♥ English 14

Something works/ doesn't work

Definition:
Something functions/ doesn't function
Example:
"My printer doesn't work as usual! Could you lend me yours?"

Suggest that he/ you/ we

Definition:
NOT suggest him to; NOT suggest you to; NOT suggest us to
Example:
"Gina suggests that we have gathering at Full House Cafe."

In May/ on Tuesday, May 2nd at 9 o'clock

Definition:
In + month; on + day; at + time
Example:
"Kelly was born in March. Her mother gave birth on 3rd March at 8.21 o'clock."

Come off

Definition:
Become detached
Example:
"The door knob came off. We have to fix it as soon as possible!"

A fortune

Definition:
A lot of money
Example:
"Reira spent a fortune on clothing this month. She's overspent!"

At the most

Definition:
Not  more than
Example:
"I can only run for 5km at the most. I don't feel like joining marathon this year."

In the short term/ in the long run

Definition:
Temporarily/ over a long period of time
Example:
"If we don't protect the wildlife, they will extinct in the long run!"

Think it over

Definition:
Take time to think before deciding
Example:
"I need a few days to think it over. This is the hardest decision that I need to make!"

Get something in writing 

Definition:
Have a signed agreement or contract
Example:
"It's always important to get business agreement in writing instead of verbal agreement."

Come with

Definition:
Be served with and included in the price of something
Example:
"She wants to buy that limited edition handbag because it comes with a keychain."