Wednesday, April 03, 2019

B2.2 3/4/19

es‧say /ˈeseɪ/

Homework: p. 90, review. + p. 93 read (just for the sake of it) + p. 95  (B & C)

for good- permanently
- The injury may keep him out of football for good.

p. 94
make a fuss/kick up a fuss (about something)
to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
 Josie kicked up a fuss because the soup was too salty.
 I don’t know why you’re making such a fuss about it.

make a request
a polite or formal demand for something
request for
- They have made an urgent request for international aid.
- I’d like to make a request.

have a word
especially spoken to talk to someone quickly, especially because you need their advice about something or you want to tell them to do something
- Could I have a word?
have a word with
- I’ll have a word with him and see if he’ll help.
have a quick/brief word
- I was hoping to have a quick word with you.
have/exchange a few words
- Could I have a few words with you?

ˈsmall talk noun [uncountable]   
polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects
- We stood around making small talk.

do something for a living (=to work at something as your job)
'What does he do for a living?' 'I think he's a taxi driver.'

make arrangements
preparations that you must make so that something can happen
- Have you made all your travel arrangements?
arrangement for
- I’ve agreed to help with arrangements for the party.
- You are advised to make travel arrangements well in advance.

have/take a nap 
I usually take a nap after lunch.

have second thoughts about 
She’d had second thoughts about the whole project.

access to
- Cats should always have access to fresh, clean water.

do damage to
Too much sun can do severe damage to your skin.

make a/the difference to
- One more person wouldn’t make any difference to the arrangements.
make a/the difference between
- It could make the difference between missing your train and getting to work on time.

on time
at the correct time or the time that was arranged
- Jack was worried about whether he’d be able to get there on time.
right/bang/dead on time (=at exactly the right time)
- The plane arrived right on time.
USAGE: On time, in time
• On time means ‘at the correct or agreed time’:
Please arrive on time.
Don’t say: Please arrive in time.
In time means ‘early enough for something or to do something’:
He arrived in time for supper.

If I was sorry, I wouldn’t have argued / argue with your attorney.

Sorry, not sorry


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