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30 Cards in this Set
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Right? |
Right? is an informal way to ask for confirmation that what you have just said is true. The answer can be That’s right |
This train goes to Washington, right? That’s right. You’re from Panama, right? That’s right, I am. |
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Correct ! |
This is an informal answer to a question that asks for confirmation. |
You’re Matt, aren’t you? Correct! This is Economics 101, right? Correct! |
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If you want to tell your questioner that he or she is not correct, you can politely say this with, for example: |
No, that’s not right. No, that’s not correct. No, I’m not Matt; I’m Jim. No, she isn’t my sister. She’s my cousin. |
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Correct ! |
This is an informal answer to a question that asks for confirmation. |
You’re Matt, aren’t you? Correct! This is Economics 101, right? Correct! |
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As a matter of fact |
As a matter of fact is a common expression that has a number of different meanings. In our example conversation it introduces a confirmation of what was previously said. It can go before the main clause or after the verb. |
I heard you were looking for a job. As a matter of fact, I am! Your friend is very good-looking; is he single? He is, as a matter of fact! |
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Just |
This use of just indicates that something happened only a short time before. It can be used with the past tense or with the present perfect tense. For example: |
I just arrived. He just called. They just finished. We just ate. I have just arrived. They have just finished. We have just eaten. He has just called. |
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To get in |
To get in means to arrive and is usually used in the past tense. |
What time did you get in? They got in late last night. |
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To get there |
Another way to say to arrive, when it refers to the future, is to get there. |
I hope we get there on time. She will get there by six. |
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I can assure you that. . . /you can be sure (that). . . |
These are common ways of saying that you believe something to be true, hoping to win the confidence of the person you are talking to. |
I can assure you that I will work hard. You can be sure that something interesting will happen. |
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I promise you that … |
Here is another way to express that you believe something to be true: |
I promise you that we won’t leave until the work is done. |
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Party animal |
Party animal is an informal expression used to characterize someone who spends a lot of time with friends or acquaintances for entertainment—either at home or in public places. |
My friend Eric will take you downtown on Saturday night; he’s a real party animal, so you’ll meet lots of people. |
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Tell me about yourself |
Tell me about yourself is a polite way to let someone know that you are interested in learning more about him or her. It is better than asking direct questions, as the person being asked can decide what to tell and what not to tell. For example: |
Tell me about yourself Well, I’m from a small town, and I came here to work. |
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Awesome |
Awesome is an expression that is used a lot—maybe too much!—to say that you think something is really good. Other ways to express the same thing include great, fantastic, terrific, wonderful, and cool. |
Did you like the movie? It was awesome |
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Nonstop schedule |
Nonstop schedule describes the activities of a very busy person, whether it be because of work, school, family responsibilities, or even social life. |
I don’t have time to see you this week, with my nonstop schedule. |
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around-the-clock or twenty-four-seven |
Other ways to indicate nonstop activity are around-the-clock or twenty-four-seven (twenty- four hours a day, seven days a week). |
I get telephone calls around-the-clock. He works twenty-four-seven, so I hardly ever see him. |
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around-the-clock or twenty-four-seven |
Other ways to indicate nonstop activity are around-the-clock or twenty-four-seven (twenty- four hours a day, seven days a week). |
I get telephone calls around-the-clock. He works twenty-four-seven, so I hardly ever see him. |
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A mix |
A mix refers to a combination of different elements, usually indicating variety. |
There will be a good mix of music at the wedding, to keep the grandparents, the parents, and the young people happy. We invited a mix of people—family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. |
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Hopefully |
Hopefully is a word inserted to indicate your wishes that something will happen. It can come in the middle of a verb phrase (will + hopefully + verb), before the subject, or at the end of a sentence. |
I ’ll hopefully graduate in two years. Hopefully, I’ll graduate in two years. I’ll graduate in two years, hopefully. If we leave right away, hopefully we’ll arrive on time. |
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A couple of |
A couple really means two; however, informally, it can mean more than that—but it does indicate a small number. |
I’ll see you in a couple of hours. I’ll see you sometimes today. It only costs a couple of dollars. It costs less than five dollars. He’ll be home in a couple of months. He’ll be home before the end of the year. |
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A good guy |
Calling someone a good guy is a common way to recommend a male as being understanding of someone’s situation, helpful, or generous. A female with the same kind of recommendation would be called understanding/helpful/generous. |
If you’re looking for a used car, go see Sam Smith; he’s a good guy and will probably give you a good price. If you want a teaching job, call Mary Johnson; she’s very understanding and will give you good advice. |
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The local scene |
The local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area. |
I’m moving to Springfield next month. What’s the local scene like there? Oh, it’s great! There are lots of things to do at night and on weekends. |
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To show someone a good time |
To show someone a good time means to make sure he or she is entertained. |
If you come visit in December, we’ll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December! |
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Thanks so much |
Thanks so much is a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are Thank you very much/Thanks a lot/I really appreciate this/You’re a doll (very informal)/You’re a sweetheart (very informal). The reply to any of these could be You’re welcome/No problem/I’m glad I could help you/ Glad to help/Any time. |
Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it. No problem. Thank you very much for helping us. You’re welcome. Any time. |
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To be in good shape |
To be in good shape means to be fitfinancially or situationally. |
My sister’s husband has a good job, so they’re in good shape financially. She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she’s in good shape for the job market. |
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To be in shape |
A similar expression, to be in shape, means to be physically fit. |
She exercises every day to stay in shape. You look great. How do you stay in shape? |
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To be looking forward to something. |
The expression looking forward to indicates that the speaker is very happy about a future event. |
I’m looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. She’s really looking forward to going to college in the fall. |
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Can’t wait to |
Another way to say this is with the expression, can’t wait to. |
I can’t wait to see you on Saturday. She can’t wait to go to college in the fall. |
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To have in store for |
The phrase to have in store for indicates an unknown situation that someone presents to some one else; it can be good or bad. |
Well, I’m going home, but I have no idea what my family will have in store for me. We’re going shopping tomorrow to see what the designers have in store for us this season. He’s been working there for years, but he never knows what’s in store for him until he gets there. |
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To show up on someone’s doorstep |
To show up on someone’s doorstep means to visit someone without notice. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you plan to stay overnight—or longer—but it’s possible. |
I was just getting ready to go out when my cousin showed up on my doorstep. |
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drop in and drop by |
Related expressions are drop in and drop by, but these are used only for short visits—never an overnight stay. |
We were in town, so we decided to drop in to see you. Please drop by for a while. I miss seeing you. |
