51. that’s it – nothing more
I want order one piece of cake. That’s it.
52. it’s about time – it is overdue, but it is finally happening
My parcel is arrived after I’ve been waiting for 2 months. It’s about time.
53. get it – answer the phone
The phone is ringing. Could you get it?
54. pick something up –collect something
I left my wallet in your car. Could I pick it up later?
55.can I take a rain check? – can we change the plan to another time in the future?
I have to cancel dinner plan today.can I take a rain check?
56. take time off – decide not to go to work for a short time
I am going to take a month off to have a travelling.
57. on top of that – in addition;also (say this when the last piece of information is important.
My neighbor is noisy. He plays loud music and movies at night. On top of that, his dog barks a lot!
58. put clothes on – this is not the same as “wear” clothes: first we put clothes on; then we are wearing clothes.
59. I didn’t mean that- say this when someone does not understand what you said.
A: “ You are very small.”
B: “ You mean that I am short?”
A: “ No, I didn’t mean that, I meant you’re very slim.”
60. do you mind if I join you? – ask this for permission to be with someone.
Have you take your lunch? Do you mind if I join you?
61. chip in – share the cost of a group activity
During mothers’ day, my brother and I chip in RM20 each to buy gift for her.
62. drop someone off- take someone to a place and leave them there
I dropped my sister at her school before I go to work.
63. what’s the difference between X and Y?- how are X and Y different?
What’s the difference between these two model of laptop?
64.end up doing something – finally do something
Jimmy is a top student. How did he ended up fail his exam?
65.you shouldn’t have- say this to show appreciation when receiving a gift?
A: “ We bought you this gift.”
B: “ Thank you very much, but you shouldn’t have.”
66.the day after tomorrow- NOT tomorrow after tomorrow
The day after tomorrow is my birthday.
67. take turns doing something- alternate
My brother and me take turns opening the restaurant.
68.remind someone to- say something to help someone remember
When we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some fruits.
69. fed up with something- unhappy about something that has been happening for a long time.
They’re building a shopping complex near my house. I’m fed up with all the noise.
70.as long as – on the condition that; providing that
We play basketball everyday as long as it’s not raining.
71.good at something – able to do something well
Ken is very good at fishing but his brother isn’t.
72. so far ,so good – it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
I’ve only worked there for two weeks but so far, so good.
73.that sounds- say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something.
A: “ We stayed in a five-star hotel right on the beach.”
B: “ That sounds beautiful!”
74.you’re not allowed to do something- doing something is not permitted.
You’re not allowed to eat in the library.
75.despite something- not affected by something
He goes jogging every day despite having a broken arm.”
76.as a result- consequently; as an effect
My cousin left school when he is 16.As a result, he can’t get a good job.
77. do you know where Mr. Smith is? Not Do you know where is Mr. Smith?
Do you know where the toilet is?
78. sorry to interrupt- say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking.
Sorry to interrupt, but principle want to see you right now.
79.in good condition/in perfect condition- not broken/like new
Jason’s car is in good condition because he take good care of it.
80. he just stepped out- he went out for a short time.
Mary just stepped out of her office when I went her office just now.
81.I’ll put you through- I will connect you
A: “ Could I speak to Kate?”
B: “One moment please. I’ll put you through.
82.there’s been a delay- say this when something is late
The machines broke down so there’s been a delay in production.
83.for good- forever; permanently
I’ve tried to stop smoking before, but this time I’m stopping for good
84.hear from someone- receive communication from someone
I have heard from my father yesterday.
85.that’s too bad- when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
A:“Our computer system has been down for three days.”
B:”That’s too bad.”
86. what’s this charge for?- ask this when you don’t understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
A: “What’s this charge for?”
B: “That’s a 10% service charge.”
87. to someone/ something- when people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
A:“To friendship!”
88. I heard it through the grapevine- someone told me something as gossip as a rumor
A: “ Tony is get married next week.”
B: “Who told you that?”
A: “I heard it through the grapevine.”
89. hear back from someone- receive a reply from someone.
I had an interview but I never heard back from the company.
90.really like/ really enjoy/ really want- NOT very like/very enjoy/ very want
I really enjoy the movie tonight.
91.better off doing something- say this to show a better choice.
I’m better off taking train go back my hometown next Friday.
92. the second one from the right/left
In this picture, I’m the second one fron the left.
93. are we still on far something?- are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?ask this to confirm an arrangement.
94.they say- some people say
They say boys are better at Physics than girls.
95.go ahead- do it
A: “ Do you mind if I have the last bread?”
B: “Go ahead. I ‘ve had enough.”
96. in a good mood/in a bad mood- feeling happy/feeling unhappy.
Rose’s in good mood because she start her vacation tomorrow.
97.run into- meet someone unexpectedly
I ran into Raymond at the airport. I was arriving from Jepun, and he was on the way to Seoul.
98.i can’t get something to work- I can’t make something function
I’ve pressed all the buttons on this DVD player ,but I can’t get it to work.
99. take it apart/ put it back together- dismantle it/ assemble it
I took my computer apart to repair it, and now I can’t put it back together.
100.this is jenny- say this to identify yourself on the plane.
A: “May I speak to Kenny?”
B: “This is Kenny speaking.”
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