Cheers
Definition:
Sometimes we say this before drinking alcohol to offer good wishes. (When we say this, we lift our glasses and touch them together.)
Example:
A: “To good health and start a new life in University Teknologi Malaysia!”
B: “Cheers!”
Discuss something
Definition:
NOT discuss about something
Example:
“We have to discuss the issue of deforestation which threaten the habitat of wildlife.”
Stay up
Definition:
Stay awake later than usual bedtime
Example:
“The children are going to stay up because they want to wait for Santa Claus.”
Oversleep
Definition:
Wake up late than planned
Example:
A: “Why are you late for the class?”
B: “I overslept, sir.”
About to do something
Definition:
Going to do something very soon
Example:
A: “Am I late for the meeting?”
B: “Nope, we are about to start now.”
On my way
Definition:
Going to a place – but not at the place yet
Example:
“Suzanne is on her way to KLIA airport. You may need to wait until she reach Australia to contact her.”
Get sidetracked
Definition:
Become distracted from something important
Example:
“I can’t finish my assignment! I got sidetracked by Facebook!”
Gone for the day
Definition:
Say this when someone will not come back that day
Example:
A: “Could I speak to Mr. Azlan?”
B: “Sorry, he’s gone for the day. Please come back tomorrow morning.”
In the lighting business
Definition:
Say this to show the industry someone works in
Example:
“Ms. Fatin is in the fashion business. She always dresses in trend.”
A win-win situation
Definition:
A situation that has good results in many ways
Example:
"He loves to eat and she loves to bake. Being couple is a win-win situation."
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