Useful phrases about time
You’re right on time.
We’ve run out of time.
I do it in my spare time.
I spent some time there.
Only time will tell!
Well, that saved some time!
Well, that was a waste of time!
Slow down! Take your time!
It’s only a matter of time.
This is the first and last time!
Did I catch you at a bad time?
She’s ahead of her time.
He’s behind the times.
You got here in the nick of time!
Who knows if it will stand the test of time?
I told him to bide his time.
Fish vs Fishes
In biology “fishes” is used to refer to multiple species of fish. Ichthyology is the study of fishes.
Useful phrases about money
It cost me a fortune.
It cost me an arm and a leg.
That’s a total rip-off.
I can’t afford it.
That’s a bit pricey.
That’s quite reasonable.
That’s a great deal.
How to introduce rumours into a conversation
Rumour has it that…. I’ve heard that… They say… Just between you and me. Keep this to yourself. Apparently, The grapevine says, I heard this on the grapevine. Have you heard? I shouldn’t say this, but… This shouldn’t be passed around, but… I shouldn’t be telling you this, but… We love your feedback and welcome […]
Useful phrases about a bad trip
My flight was delayed/canceled. My flight was overbooked. My luggage was lost. I was jet-lagged. I was mugged. I lost my passport The weather was miserable. The place was a tourist trap. My hotel was in a seedy area. I couldn’t wait to get back home. I missed my connection.
Chickens vs Chicks
All roosters, hens, cockerels, pullets and capons are chickens. They are subcategories of age and gender, but all the same species.
Useful phrases about love
I’m mad about you. I’m crazy about you. I’m smitten with you. I have a crush on you. You are my sunshine. I love being around you. You take my breath away. Thank you for being in my life. I’m head over heels for you. You are the light of my life. I can’t stop […]
On time vs in time
The opposite of ‘on time’ is late,
and the opposite of ‘in time’ is ‘too late’.
How to use the verb ‘to go’
To go home,downtown,abroad,North,South,straight on,left,right,crazy,up,upstairs,down,downstairs,shopping,running,skiing,dancing,fishing,swimming. To go to work,college,school,university,prison,jail,London,England,Europe,America,Mars,dinner,bed. To go on holiday,record,a trip,a cruise,a safari,a ride,a binge,a rampage,a hunch,an adventure,a bus,the train,and on,fighting,to say. To go to the park,cinema,theatre,museum,library,bank,supermarket,airport,pub,zoo,lake,beach,mountains,specialist,doctor’sdentist’sMoon. To go to a party,concert,gig,fair,show,shop,conference,meeting. To go for a a run,a walk,a jog,a hikea swim,a drive,a ride,a nap,a rest,a meal,a coffee,a drink. We love your feedback […]
Fake News
Fake news (also known as junk news, pseudo-news, alternative facts or hoax news) is a form of news consisting of deliberate disinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional news media (print and broadcast) or online social media. Rubbish! Nonsense! Come off it! Don’t be silly! That’s not true! Frankly, I doubt that! That’s a barefaced lie! Let’s not get carried away! What a load of codswallop! That’s a cock-and-bull story! […]