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== '''ENGLISH USEFUL SCENTENCES''' ==
Here are some very useful English expressions that will make you sound like a native. Try to guess the meaning of each idiom and click on the link to check if you were right. Feel free to edit this page and add more useful expressions.  
*Hello
'''English Level''' : This article will be more suited to advanced & intermediate levels in English.
*My name is Zara and I will share a few useful things about the English language. The English language contains a series of words and can get tricky when it comes to silent sounds or pronunciation.
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*'''Lets get started:'''  
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==A hot potato== <!--T:3-->
*Greetings mostly include: Hello (hell - low), Hi and Hey but mostly everyone says Hello as it can be formal and casual.
*Meaning: Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
*Farewells mostly include: Goodbye (good - bye) and See you later, Goodbye being the most used.
*Example: The staff is not speaking on this topic as it is a political hot potato.
*"How are you" is the most asked question in our culture
==A penny for your thoughts==
*Meaning: A way of asking what someone is thinking
*Example: Bob, you look very happy. A penny for your thought?
==Acid Test==
*Meaning: Acid test proves the effectiveness of something.
*Example: I practiced hard today but the acid test will come when the trainer will assess our solo performance.
==Actions speak louder than words==
*Meaning: People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
*Example:  You keep saying that you will repair the window. Remember that actions speak louder than words.
==Add insult to injury==
*Meaning: To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
*Example: He said my clothes didn't suit me. Then, to add insult to injury he said I had to lose some weight...
==An arm and a leg==
*Meaning: Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.
*Example: The food is really good but it costs you an arm and a leg.
==At the drop of a hat==
*Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.
*Example: I hate to speak in public while she would get up on stage at the drop of a hat.
==Be glad to see the back of==
*Meaning: Be happy when a person leaves.
*Example: After Christmas, John was glad to see the back of it.
==Beat around the bush==
*Meaning: Not speaking directly about the issue.
*Example: Just ask me, don’t beat around the bush!
==Best of both worlds==
*Meaning: All the advantages.
*Example: I have the best of both worlds because I live in the country side while being very close to the city center.
==Best thing since sliced bread==
*Meaning: A good invention or innovation. A good idea or plan.
*Example: I’ve bought a new smartphone, it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, I cannot believe I ever lived without it.
==Bite off more than you can chew==
*Meaning: To take on a task that is way to big.
*Example: Don’t bite off more than you can chew – you will not be able to deal with that issue...
==Blessing in disguise==
*Meaning: Something good that isn't recognized at first.
*Example: Being caught in that traffic jam was a blessing in disguise. If I hadn't missed my train, I would have been on that train accident.
==Chase your tail==
*Meaning: Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving little.
*Example: He's been chasing his tail all week but the job is not done yet.
==Explore all avenues==
*Meaning: Trying out every possibility to get a result.
*Example: If we really want this to be done, we have to explore all avenues.
==Whole bag of tricks==
*Meaning: trying all the clever means to achieve something.
*Example: It was really hard to sort that out even after applying the whole bag of tricks.
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*Certain sentences call for different occasions so i am going to explain useful sentences to use when: visiting someone you know/just met, writing an email and an important meeting.
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*'''1. Meeting somebody:'''
*First you say a greeting, mostly hello.
*Ask their name if you don't know : "What is your name?" if you do know their name then move onto the next sentence.
*Then you ask a question, like "how are you?" or "What have you done today" both help the conversation to start.
*If you know the person well and are close friends, ask about the family, we find it very thoughtful...... if you dont know the person well, ask a fun question such as "What are your hobbies?" or "What are your favorite foods?"
*After this, the conversation should slide easily, don't forget to answer your friends answer with a question or reply otherwise things may get awkward.
*
*'''Writing an email:'''
*First say a greeting like Hello or if you are very close, Hi.
*Say Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening after that too if you are wanting to be polite.
*Write nicely what you want to say, remembering to be very modest as you don't want them to take it the wrong way.
*After that, end with: "Kind Regards (your name)" or "Thanks, (your name)"
*
*'''Important Meeting'''
*First, Say a greeting, Hello is always recommended.
*Introduce yourself with a " My name is ….., nice to meet you."
*This is normally followed by introductions from others
*Listen politely and focus on a positive attitude.
*Once finished end with a "thank you" or "I appreciate everything, thanks."
Thats all for today
Thanks
Zara

Revision as of 12:30, 5 August 2022

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ENGLISH USEFUL SCENTENCES

  • Hello
  • My name is Zara and I will share a few useful things about the English language. The English language contains a series of words and can get tricky when it comes to silent sounds or pronunciation.
  • Lets get started:
  • Greetings mostly include: Hello (hell - low), Hi and Hey but mostly everyone says Hello as it can be formal and casual.
  • Farewells mostly include: Goodbye (good - bye) and See you later, Goodbye being the most used.
  • "How are you" is the most asked question in our culture
  • Certain sentences call for different occasions so i am going to explain useful sentences to use when: visiting someone you know/just met, writing an email and an important meeting.
  • 1. Meeting somebody:
  • First you say a greeting, mostly hello.
  • Ask their name if you don't know : "What is your name?" if you do know their name then move onto the next sentence.
  • Then you ask a question, like "how are you?" or "What have you done today" both help the conversation to start.
  • If you know the person well and are close friends, ask about the family, we find it very thoughtful...... if you dont know the person well, ask a fun question such as "What are your hobbies?" or "What are your favorite foods?"
  • After this, the conversation should slide easily, don't forget to answer your friends answer with a question or reply otherwise things may get awkward.
  • Writing an email:
  • First say a greeting like Hello or if you are very close, Hi.
  • Say Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening after that too if you are wanting to be polite.
  • Write nicely what you want to say, remembering to be very modest as you don't want them to take it the wrong way.
  • After that, end with: "Kind Regards (your name)" or "Thanks, (your name)"
  • Important Meeting
  • First, Say a greeting, Hello is always recommended.
  • Introduce yourself with a " My name is ….., nice to meet you."
  • This is normally followed by introductions from others
  • Listen politely and focus on a positive attitude.
  • Once finished end with a "thank you" or "I appreciate everything, thanks."


Thats all for today

Thanks

Zara

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