Wednesday, 28 December 2011

♥ English 28

Get together with someone
Definition:
Meet someone socially
Example:
“Let’s get together this weekend! We have lots to catch up!”

As for something
Definition:
Say this to introduce a topic.
NOT about the hotel
Example:
“T.G.I.F is a good restaurant. As for the price, I think it’s totally worth it!”

What’s something/ someone like?
Definition:
Tell me about something or someone.
Example:
A: “What’s your university like?”
B: “It’s huge! Like a mini town!”

Short for something
Definition:
A shorter way to say a word
Example:
“I’m from America. Please call me Bella. It’s short for Isabella.”

Know how
Definition:
Have the skill
Example:
“I don’t know how to fix my laptop. I think I should ask someone who are expert in computers.”

Say that/ say to
Definition:
NOT you said me; NOT I said him
Example:
A: “What did you said to him?”
B: “I said nothing but ask him to finish up the project. What’s wrong?”

Let someone go
Definition:
Take away someone’s job
Example:
“The boss decided to let him go because he didn’t get any order for two months.”

Come to
Definition:
Say this before the total amount.
Example:
“I bought a lot of clothes last week. My bill came to RM 200.”

Give me five minutes
Definition:
Say this when you need someone to wait.
Example:
“Give me 5 minutes and I’ll be there right away!”

In case something happens
Definition:
Because something might happen
Example:
“In case I’m not at hostel, can you help me pass this to Rebecca?”

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