♥ English 15

Instead of something

Definition:
To replace something
Example:
"Instead of set lunches, you can order others from the menu."

Throw it away/ put it away

Definition:
Put it in the trash/ put it in a special keeping place
Example:
"Please throw the old slippers away if you no longer using it."

Give someone a hand

Definition:
Help someone
Example:
"The boy is so lovely. He gave the old woman a hand to take her groceries back to her house."

Enough

Definition:
Adjective + enough/ enough + noun
NOT enough tall, enough fast/ NOT space is enough, time is enough
Example:
"I don't have enough money to buy a new mobile phone. I need to save money for few months first!"

Bring something up

Definition:
Start talking about something
Example:
"Remember, don't bring that issue up in front of Luke. He's still not over it."

Fine with me

Definition:
I accept the suggestion
Example:
A:"Why don't we have dinner at McDonald tonight?"
B:"That's fine with me."

A table for three

Definition:
Say this when you want the restaurant staff to find you a table
Example:
"We'd like a table for six near the window, please."

Ready to order

Definition:
Say this when you want to order your meal
Example:
A:"What can I help you, sir?"
B:"I'm ready to order."

Split the check

Definition:
Each person pays the same amount in a restaurant
Example:
"The total amount is fifty Ringgit Malaysia. Let's split the check."

The other day

Definition:
A few days ago
Example:
"I met Ernie on the street the other day. He just came back from Australia."