101. in good mood / in bad mood
Mean: feeling happy/unhappy
Example:
He is in good mood today.
102. run into
Mean: meet someone unexpectedly
Example:
“Sometimes I run into Ali at the bank.
103. I can’t get something to work
Mean: I can’t make something function.
Example:
“I can’t get my printer to work well.
104. take it aart/ put it back together
Mean: dismantle it / assemble it
Example:
“I took my computer apart to repair it, and now I can’t putit back together.”
105. this is Jenny
Mean: say if to identify yourself on the phone.
Example:
A:”May I speak to the manager?”
B:”This is the manager speaking.How can I help you?”
106. by 9
Mean: at 9 o’clock or before 9 o’clock but not after 9.00
Example:
I need those papers by 5 o’clock at the lastest.”
107.What do you think about doing something?
Mean: NOT How do you think about
Example:
A:”what do you think about buying a new car?”
B:”I think we should wait until next year.”
108. we don’t see eye to eye
Mean: this is a polite way to say we don’t agree
Example:
“we both agree on the problem. But we don’t see eye to eye on the solution.”
109. on sale/ for sale
Mean: cheaper than the regular price/ available to buy
Example:
Our house is for sale. We want to buy a bigger house.
110. What’s something made of?
Mean: what materials were used to make something
Example:
A:”What’s this table made of?”
B:”It looks like glass but it’s made of plastic.”
111. it’s worth $199
Mean: its real value is $199
Example:
Gold is worth more than bronze.
112. plug something in
Mean: connect something to an electrical power point.
Example:
I’ll plug in the new TV so we can watch it.
113. what if
Mean: what will happen if. Ask this when you are worried about something that might happen
Example:
A:”I don’t have medical insurance.”
B:”What if you get sick?”
114.let/ made
Mean: allowed/forced
Example:
The teacher let us go home early today. Yesterday she made us stay late.
115. look something up
Mean: find a piece of information in a book or on the Internet
Example:
I need the hotel’s address. Could you look up the address on the internet?”
116. get rid of something
Mean: make something go away; eliminate something
Example:
You can get rid of a toothache by putting ice on it.
117.must have done something
Mean: say this when you guess about something that happened in the past, and you are quite sure.
Example:
Look! There’s $20 on the floor. Someone must have dropped it
118. shoot!
Mean: This is a way to show anger or frustration.
Example:
Shoot! I just spilled coffee on my shirt.
119. Could you tell me where something is ?
Mean: NOT Could you tell me where is something?
Example:
A:”Could you tell me where the nearest petrol station is?”
B:” there’s a petrol statio on Bank Street.”
120. don’t mention it
Mean: this is a polite response when someone thanks you.
Example:
A: “ Thanks for mailing those letters for me.”
B:”Don’t mention it.”
121. Would you mind doing something?
Mean: ask this to make a very polite request.
Example:
Would you mind moving your car?I want to park here.”
122. sold out
Mean: all sold so that there is no more
Example:
The fish was sold out at the market so I brought chicken.
123. half- way through
Mean: say this when you have finished 50% of something
Example:
He’s half-way through his course. It’s a two-year course and he just finished the first year.”
124. how much longer
Mean: how much more time
Example:
A:”She hasn’t finished the job yet.”
B:” how much longer will it take?’
125. take the highway
Mean:go on the highway
Example:
Don’t take Main Street at rus hour. You’ll be stuck traffic.
126. double-check
Mean: check again when you are not sure about something
Example:
I think Ken’s party is tomorrow night, but I’m not sure.I’ll call him to double-check.
127. a bad connection
Mean: an unclear phone connection
Example:
My battery is low so we have a bad connection.
128. in that case
Mean: because of the thing you just said
Example:
A:”Jack can’t come to the meeting today.”
B:” In that case, let’s meet tomorrow.
129. where is something held?
Mean: ask this to learn location of an event
Example:
A:” I take a painting class every Tuesday.”
B: where is it held?
130. it doesn’t matter
Mean: it is not important.
Example:
A:I forgot to mail your letter.Sorry.”
B:” It doesn’t matter. It wasn’t urgent.
131. I might
Mean: It’s possible that I will
Example:
A:” Are you going to buy that car?”
B:” I might. I thinking about it.
132. Is this seat taken?
Mean: this is polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger.
Example:
A: : is this seat taken?”
B:” yes, sorry.”
133. play by ear
Mean: do something without a plan
Example:
Don’t plan your holiday. Play it by ear. Decide what to do when you get there.”
134. set up
Mean: establish; start
Example:
I’m a computer programmer. I set up accounting programs for companies.
135. in those days/ today
Mean: then / now
Example:
I went to Tate College. In those days I had no money. Today I own a beautiful home.
136. I didn’t get your name
Mean: say this when you didn’t hear someone’s name, or you can’t remember it
Example:
Who’s that man in the blue jacket? I didn’t get his name.
137. nice to see you again.
Mean: say this when you see someone you have net before
Example:
Good bye Jim. It was nice to see you again. Please say hello to your family for me.
138. it’s on the tip of my tongue
Mean:I can almost remember it
Example:
A:”What’s the capital of Canada?”
B:”Otta.. It’s on the tip of my tongue. Otta… Ottawa!!”
139. give someone ride
Mean: drive someone to a place they need to go
Example:
A:” could you give me a ride to school?”
B:”Sure. I have to drive past your school anyway.
140. have trouble with something
Mean: say this when something is a problem
Example:
I always have trouble with this key! It’s diffult to unlock the door.
141. by far
Mean: by a large amount
Example:
This is the fastest printer we have by far.
142. I’m positive
Mean: I’m 100% sure
Example:
I’m positive that the CD is prirated.
143. I can’t figure out how to
Mean: say this when you can’t understand how to do something
Example:
I can’t figure out how to use the fax machine. Could you help me?”
144. something works/ doesn’t work
Mean: something functions/ doesn’t function
Example:
My fax machine doesn’t work because I dropped it yesterday.
145. suggest that he/ you/we
Mean: NOT suggest him
Example:
His hair is too long so I suggested that he get a haircut.
146. in May/ on Tuesday/ May 2nd at 9 o’clock
Mean: in+month;on+day;at + time
Example:
I’m free on Tuesday.
147. come off
Mean: become detached
Example:
My house is in bad condition. The paint is coming off the walls. And last night, the door handle came off.
148. think it over
Mean: take time to think before deciding
Example:
I thought it over and I’ve decided to study engineering.
149. get something in writing
Mean: have a signed agreement or contract
Example:
A: He said he will pay me next month.’
B:” you should get it in writing.”
150. come with
Mean: be served with and included in the price of something
Example:
You don’t need to order soup because your chicen comes with soup.
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