♥ English 13

Set up

Definition:
Establish; start
Example:
"We are going to set up a food stall at Puchong, Selangor."

In those days/ today

Definition:
Then/ now
Example:
"In those days a bowl of mee cost 60 cents, but today it cost four Ringgit Malaysia."

I didn't get your name

Definition:
Say this when you sisn't hear someone's name, or you can't remember it
Example:
"Who's that lady in pink dress? I didn't get her name."

Nice to see you again

Definition:
Say this when you see someone you have met before
NOT Nice to meet you
Example:
"Hello, Karen! Nice to see you again. How's the party?"

It's on the tip of my tongue

Definition:
I can almost remember it
Example:
"Don't reveal the answer yet! It's on the tip of my tongue! I just done that question a few days ago!"

Give someone a ride

Definition:
Drive someone to a place they need to go
Example:
"John, can you give me a ride to the party?"

Have trouble with something

Definition:
Say this when something is a problem
Example:
"I'm having trouble with my mobile phone. It often switch off automatically!"

By far

Definition:
By a large amount
Say this to show that something is very different from other things
Example:
"This is the cheapest yet high quality camera that I have found by far! Can you buy it for me, please?"

I'm positive

Definition:
I'm 100% sure
Example:
A:"Are you sure that Jim is not coming along?"
B:"I'm positive! Because he looks feverish yesterday."

I can't figure out how to

Definition:
Say this when you can't understand how to do something
Example:
"I can't figure out how to solve this mathematics question! Could you teach me?"