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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