♥ English 25

I don’t know offhand

Definition:

I don’t have the information in my memory.

Say this when you need to go and find the answer.

Example:

A: “Do you know Frank’s mailing address?”

B: “No, I don’t know it offhand. I’ll get it from Darren later.”

Have something done

Definition:

Say this when you arrange something, but someone else done it.

Example:

“There are painters in my home yesterday. I had the walls painted nicely.”

Move something up

Definition:

Change a plan to an earlier time.

Example:

“Can we move the meeting up to 10 am? I worry later there isn’t any bus service to Meranti.”

The week after next

Definition:

The week after next week

NOT next next week

Example:

“I’ll be home the week after next because I’m having exam on next week.”

I wish you all the best

Definition:

Say this to wish someone success and happiness in their future or with a big project.

Example:

“Goodbye Jessica. Take care in London. I wish you all the best.”

If I were you, I’d…

Definition:

Say this to give advice by imagining you are in the other person’s situation.

Example:

“If I were you, I’d say yes to him without second though! He’s such a great guy!”

In other words

Definition:

Say this if you need to repeat something a different way.

Example:

“Even my little sister can solve this IQ question. In other words, it’s very easy.”

Tell someone

Definition:

NOT tell to someone; NOT tell that

Example:

“I need to tell him the truth before others tell him different story.”

It’s easy to/ it’s difficult to

Definition:

NOT I’m easy to/ NOT I’m difficult to

Example:

“It’s easy to tell the concept but when it comes to the process, it’s difficult to be done.”

Give up

Definition:

Quit; stop doing something

Example:

“Before you give up, think what holds you until today.”