Tuesday, 11 October 2011

♥ English 7

As long as
Definition:
On the condition that; providing that
Example:
"We go morning walk every Saturday as long as it's not raining."

Good at something
Definition:
Able to do something well
Example:
"She's good at baking. I would like to learn from her!"

So far, so good
Definition:
It is fine now, but there may be problem later on
Example:
A:"How's your life at university?"
B:"I'm still trying to adapt to the new environment but so far, so good."

That sounds
Definition:
Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
Example:
A: "Would you like to join us for movie night next Saturday?"
B: "That sounds great!"

You're not allowed to do something

Definition:
Doing something is not permitted
Example:
"Keep your voice down. You're not allowed to make noise in the library."

Despite something
Definition:
Not affected by something
Example:
"She keep sewing despite tired in order to hand in the dress on time."

As a result
Definition:
Consequently; as an effect
Example:
"He didn't manage to hand in his paperwork on time. As a result, the lecturer refuses to mark his paper."

Do you know where Mr. Smith is?
Definition:
Not Do you know where is Mr. Smith?
Example:
A:"Go you know where my books are?"
B:"At the back of Karen's bag."

Sorry to interrupt
Definition:
Say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
Example:
"Sorry to interrupt, but I think you are out of the topic."

In good condition/ in perfect condition
Definition:
not broken/ like new
Example:
"My father's old car is still in perfect condition despite the car has been used for 15 years."

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