Have you been waiting long?
Definition:
This is a polite question to ask someone waiting for you.
Example:
“I’m sorry to keep you waiting. I was stuck at the traffic. Have you been waiting long?”
Will that be all?
Definition:
Is that the only thing you want?
Servers ask this in restaurant.
Example:
A: “Will that be all?”
B: “No, I’d like a piece of strawberry shortcake too.”
For here or to go?
Definition:
Do you want to eat/ drink here in the restaurant, do you want to take it away?
Servers ask this in restaurants.
Example:
A: “Is that for here or to go?”
B: “For here, please.”
Look/ look like
Definition:
Look + adjective/ look like + noun
NOT he looks like Italian
Example:
“He looks like James Francisco! Wait! It’s that him? James Francisco!”
At least 21
Definition:
21 or more than 21
Example:
“She looks like at least 21. I can’t believe that she is actually 34!”
Get back to someone
Definition:
Contact someone as a reply by phone, e-mail, fax, etc.
Example:
“Can I get back to you by phone later at 8pm? I’m in a rush now.”
As far as I know
Definition:
Based on the information I have.
Say this when you might be wrong.
Example:
“As far as I know, almost everyone stay in hostel during study week.”
How was something?
Definition:
It’s polite to ask about someone’s recent experience.
Say this to know if it was good or bad.
Example:
A: “How was your trip to Japan?”
B: “It was amazing! We went to Disneyland, and able to see cherry blossoms!”
Show someone around
Definition:
Take someone for a tour.
Example:
“Welcome to Kuala Lumpur! Let’s rest awhile first, later I’ll show you guys around.”
Stand for
Definition:
Say this when only the first letters of words are used.
Example:
“L.O.L stands for laugh out loud.”
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