Common English Phrases
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What does the phrase 'I've got to dash' indicate?

  • I am feeling relaxed.
  • I plan to stay longer.
  • I need to leave quickly. (correct)
  • I want to go for a walk.

    • When should 'let's get a move on' be used?

  • When expressing frustration.
  • When encouraging urgent departure. (correct)
  • When making a formal request.
  • When asking for more time.

    • What does 'back to back meetings' imply?

  • Meetings that are scheduled for later.
  • Meetings scheduled closely without breaks. (correct)
  • Meetings that overlap in time.
  • Meetings with breaks in between.

    • The phrase 'I'm up to my ears' means what?

    <p>I am very busy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intent behind saying 'give me a minute'?

    <p>To indicate a need to complete a task first.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I need to clear my head' suggest?

    <p>I require a change of activity to reduce stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is 'I could do with a little pick-me-up' typically expressed?

    <p>Around mid-afternoon when energy drops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I'm going to power through' mean?

    <p>I will continue working until completion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'let's get cracking' mean?

    <p>Let's begin or start a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it appropriate to use 'let's get going'?

    <p>When encouraging someone who is taking too long.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the special free tool mentioned in the video?

    <p>To absorb the words slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional resource is provided along with the eBook?

    <p>A vocabulary level test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase should be avoided when discussing serious matters?

    <p>What a shame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the phrase 'I haven't got a clue' best used?

    <p>With friends or family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the phrase 'to cut a long story short'?

    <p>To summarize a narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is 'make up your mind' typically used?

    <p>Expressing frustration over indecision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker mean by 'waffling on'?

    <p>Talking aimlessly without substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker describe their own use of vocabulary?

    <p>They often repeat familiar phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the video regarding English vocabulary learning?

    <p>Casual and encouraging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of joining the mailing list?

    <p>Learning advanced grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker imply about their storytelling habits?

    <p>They tend to overcomplicate stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase is used to express an inability to find something?

    <p>I haven't got a clue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested learning method when using the video and PDF?

    <p>Listen while multitasking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'next rounds on me' imply?

    <p>I will buy the next round of drinks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'peckish' mean in the context of hunger?

    <p>Slightly hungry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When someone says 'it slipped my mind', what do they mean?

    <p>They forgot something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'to make a move' signify?

    <p>To begin leaving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase would you use if you've encountered someone unexpectedly?

    <p>Nice to bump into you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'speak of the devil' imply?

    <p>To mention someone who then appears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you respond to 'I don’t think we’ve crossed paths before'?

    <p>Nice to meet you, then.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone asks 'what floats your boat?', they are inquiring about what?

    <p>What makes you happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I’ve already taken so much of your time' suggest?

    <p>It’s time to leave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'fill me in'?

    <p>To provide missing information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'drop me a line' mean?

    <p>Send a brief message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'to get into something' indicate?

    <p>To become involved with a subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase would imply that you would like to continue a conversation later?

    <p>I'd love to carry this on at a later date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the antonym of the word 'grateful'?

    <p>Unappreciative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is an antonym of 'amazed'?

    <p>Unimpressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'fascinating' mean?

    <p>Extremely interesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct antonym of 'private'.

    <p>Public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word can be considered an antonym of 'calm'?

    <p>Frenzied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'unfit' mean in the context of qualifications?

    <p>Incompetent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the antonym for 'confident'.

    <p>Uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the antonym of 'modest'?

    <p>Arrogant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an antonym for 'optimistic'?

    <p>Pessimistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a lack of depth or insight?

    <p>Shallow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of 'stable'?

    <p>Shaky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the antonym for 'reliable'.

    <p>Unreliable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the antonym of 'temporary'.

    <p>Permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'absurd' mean?

    <p>Unreasonable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Common English Phrases

    • "What a shame" is used to express disappointment about a negative or unfortunate event, but not serious events like a death.
    • "I haven't got a clue" means you don't know something. It's informal so don't use it with your boss or for important situations.
    • "To cut a long story short" is used when you want to summarize a long story and give only the essential information.
    • "Make up your mind" means decide. This phrase is used when you want someone to finish making a decision.
    • "Mind if I grab the last..." is used to politely ask if you can take the last of something.
    • "Got to dash" means you have to leave quickly, often because you are late.
    • "Let's get a move on" or "Let's get going" means "Let's go". It's informal and used with friends or family, not with your boss.
    • "Let's get cracking" means "Let's start" and is used in informal situations.

    Workday Phrases

    • "Back-to-back meetings" means having one meeting after another with no break.
    • "I'm up to my ears" means you are very busy.
    • "I'm going to power through" means you are going to continue working on something until you finish, regardless of any challenge.
    • "Give me a minute" means you need a moment to finish something.
    • "I need to clear my head" means you need to relax and take a break, often because of stress or feeling confused.
    • "I could do with a little pick-me-up" means you would like a treat or snack when you feel tired.

    Common English Phrases

    • "Could use a little pick-me-up" is used to express a need for a boost of energy.
    • "I'm just wrapping up for the day" means finishing work or tasks for the day.
    • "Next round's on me" means offering to buy the next set of drinks in a group setting.
    • "It's on me" or "This one's on me" means paying for the drinks/food.
    • "Dinner's on us" means the speaker and others are paying for dinner.
    • "Peckish" means slightly hungry, not wanting a full meal.
    • "I could eat" is used to express a small amount of hunger, often jokingly.
    • "Fancy a nightcap?" asks if someone wants a drink before bed, typically alcoholic.
    • "I'm going to turn in" means going to bed.
    • "It slipped my mind" is used to express forgetting something, emphasizing unintentional forgetting.

    Meeting Phrases - Familiar Individuals

    • "Nice to bump into you" is used when unexpectedly meeting someone familiar.
    • "It's great to finally meet you in person" is used when finally meeting someone known through online communication.
    • "Speak of the devil!" is said when someone appears just after being mentioned.
    • "I've heard so much about you" is used to pay someone a compliment, assuming you have heard good things.
    • "I don't think we've crossed paths before" is a polite way to imply you don't know someone, encouraging them to introduce themselves.

    Catching Up with Someone Known

    • "How is everything going?" is used to start a conversation about someone's life.
    • "What have you been up to?" is a friendly way to ask about their activities, implying potential mischief.
    • "What have I missed? Fill me in" is used to ask for updates on what happened since the last conversation.
    • "We've got so much to catch up on" expresses a desire to talk about things that happened since the last meeting.
    • "There's so much to say, but I can't go into it now" indicates a desire to talk more later, implying a lack of time or context.

    Getting to Know Someone New

    • "How did you get into X?" asks someone how they became involved in a specific field.
    • "What do you do for fun?" is used to start a conversation about hobbies and interests, more common in American English.
    • "What do you do when you're not working?" is a British English alternative to the previous phrase.
    • "What makes you tick?" asks what someone is passionate about or what motivates them.
    • "What gets you out of bed in the morning?" is a playful way to ask about someone's motivation.

    Keeping in Touch

    • "I'd love to carry this on at a later date/another time" expresses a desire to continue a conversation.
    • "I feel we've got so much more to talk about" suggests there is more to discuss, encouraging further contact.
    • "We should discuss this over lunch/coffee/dinner" implies a desire to continue discussing a topic over a meal or drink.
    • "We should do this again" suggests meeting again in the future.
    • "Here's my email/number, drop me a line" is a direct way to offer contact information.

    Leaving a Conversation

    • "I'm a bit pressed for time" is a polite way to indicate a need to leave.
    • "Right, I need to make a move" is a casual way to signal leaving.
    • "I'm going to have to get going" is a slightly more formal way to say you need to leave.
    • "I don't want to hog you, so I'm going to go over here" is a flattering way to leave, implying the other person is in high demand.
    • "I've already taken so much of your time" is a polite way to express gratitude for the conversation and signify leaving.

    Top 100 English Words

    • The top 100 words in English account for roughly 50% of the language.
    • The most common nouns include "man," "day," "people," "time," "woman," "life," "world," "thing," "year," "child."
    • Pronoun forms include: "he," "her," "him," "I," "it," "me," "my," "our," "she," "them," "that," "these," "they," "this," "us," "we," "who," "you," "your."
    • Common verbs include: "come," "find," "give," "get," "go," "have," "listen," "look," "make," "say," "see," "tell," "think," "use," "want."
    • Common auxiliary verbs include: "be," "can," "could," "do," "shall," "might," "must," "should," "would," "will."
    • Common adjectives include: "all," "any," "different," "even," "first," "just," "last," "white," "many," "more," "new," "one," "some," "two."
    • Common adverbs include: "also," "here," "how," "no."

    Conjunctions

    • Conjunctions connect multiple phrases and sentences.
    • They allow for more complex and interesting writing and speaking than without them.
    • Common conjunctions include:
      • And, or, because, but, if, than, then.

    Prepositions

    • Prepositions show the relationship between parts of a sentence.
    • They show location, direction, time, and other relationships between ideas.
    • Common prepositions include:
      • About, at, by, for, from, in, into, on, to, with.

    Articles

    • There are only three articles in English: a, an, and the.
    •  Articles are used before nouns.
    • "A" and "an" are indefinite articles.
    • "The" is the definite article.

    Antonyms

    • Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
    • Learning antonyms can double vocabulary.
    • Examples of antonyms at different English levels (B1, B2, C1) are provided in the lesson.

    Phrasal Verbs

    • Phrasal verbs are two or more words that act together as a verb.
    • They add meaning to the verb and are very common in spoken and written English.
    • There are specific phrasal verbs for each situation or action in everyday life.
    • Five short stories are used to teach 50 common phrasal verbs in context.

    Everyday English Phrases

    • Everyday English phrases are common expressions and idioms used in daily speech by native speakers.
    • Learning these phrases will make your speech sound more natural and native-like.
    • Common expressions and idioms are taught in the context of a story about a birthday surprise.
    • Examples include:
      • "To get something off the ground"
      • "The best idea ever"
      • "If I were you, I ..."
      • "They were all..."
      • "You're in for a treat"
      • "I'm not sure about that"
      • "Let me have a think"
      • "To get the ball rolling"

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