Can afford/ Can’t afford
Definition:
Have enough money/ don’t have enough money
Example:
“I want to buy Samsung Galaxy III but I can’t afford it. So I bought Samsung Galaxy Ace.”
The same as
Definition:
NOT same like
Example:
“Her dress is the same as hers! What a coincidence!”
Any minute now
Definition:
Very soon
Example:
“Shh! Be quiet! Mr Lee is going to come into the class any minute now!”
Pull strings
Definition:
Use personal contacts to get something
Example:
“I’d like to work for Gunn Company. I know some people inside, maybe they can pull some strings for me.”
Lend someone something
Definition:
Give something to someone for a short time – They will return it latter
NOT Could you borrow me
Example:
“Can you lend me your jacket? I’m cold.”
Within the hour
Definition:
During the next hour; before the next hour finishes
Example:
“I’ll be back within the hour. Please help me take message if someone calls me.”
Go over something
Definition:
Check the details of something
Example:
“Make sure you go over your assignment before you summit to the lecturer.”
How’s something coming along?
Definition:
Tell me about the progress of something that is not finished.
Example:
A: “How’s the group project coming along?”
B: “I think it’s coming along okay. We just need to finalise it now.”
What’s something for?
Definition:
What is the purpose of something?
Example:
A: “May I know what’s baking power for?”
B: “It’s for the cake rise.”
Watch out
Definition:
Be careful of something that can be dangerous.
Example:
“Watch out! The car is coming!”
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