Get on/ get off/ get in/ get out
Definition:
Get on/ get off = for buses, trains and planes
Get in/ get out = for cars and taxis
Example:
“I need to get on the train now, else I’ll miss it. Goodbye Hanson!”
Even though
Definition:
Say this when you show two contrasting or opposite ideas.
NOT even he’s big
Example:
“Even though she’s petite, she has huge appetite.”
Was/ were supposed to
Definition:
Say this to talk about a plan that didn’t happen.
Example:
“Why the report is still here with you? You were supposed to hand in the report yesterday!”
Take a chance
Definition:
Do something that might result in danger or failure.
Example:
“Tommy, you should take a chance! Tell her how you feel before someone wins her heart!”
On second thought
Definition:
Say this when you change your decision.
Example:
“Let’s meet at Garden café? Wait! On second thought, can we meet at Full House café because Felicia are somewhere around there.”
He was successful/ he succeeded/ he had success
Definition:
NOT he success; NOT he successful
Example:
“She was a successful woman. She succeeded in getting 500 orders in a month.”
On average
Definition:
About; around; approximately
This is the result after you add amounts together, then divide by the number of amounts.
Example:
“We had McDonalds for meal, on average, once a week!”
Do well
Definition:
Be financially successful
Example:
“Monica did well this month. She managed to get 500 orders!”
The bottom line is
Definition:
The main idea is; the thing I’m really trying to say is
Example:
“He is likes dark coffee but I like white coffee. The bottom line is I don’t think we suit each other.”
Could you go over that again?
Definition:
Ask this if you need someone to repeat a lot of information.
Example:
“I’m sorry, I didn’t get it. Could you go over that again?”
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