SHOOT !
Definition :
This is a way to show anger or frustration.
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Wednesday, 26 October 2011
NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
Definition :
Say this when you see someone you have met before.
Say this when you see someone you have met before.
NOT 'Nice to meet you'.
REALLY LIKE / ENJOY / WANT
REALLY LIKE / ENJOY / WANT
NOT very like / NOT very enjoy / NOT very want
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
ASSIGNMENT II (part ii - dialogue)
This is my first assignment on audio.
This audio is referring to the dialogue that I've been posted in the earlier post.
Just listen to it and enjoy!
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
IT'S ABOUT TIME
IT'S ABOUT TIME
Definition :
It is overdue, but it is finally happening.
Example :
Malik : Sir, I just want to submit the assignment. Sorry for the late submission.
Mr. Adam : It's about time! Why you didn't manage to finish it earlier?
THAT'S IT
THAT'S IT
Definition :
Nothing more.
Example :
Ali : Is it true that you are going to have a child?
Ahmad : Yes, that's it.
A WIN-WIN SITUATION
A WIN-WIN SITUATION
Definition :
A situation that has good results in many ways.
Example :
" He needs the extra money. So he need to sell his house. It's a win-win situation. "
IN THE lighting BUSINESS
IN THE lighting BUSINESS
Definition :
Say this to show the industry someone works in.
Example :
"Mr. Jon is in the food business."
GET SIDETRACKED
GET SIDETRACKED
Definition :
Become distracted from something important.
Example :
"I didn't finish my work yet because just now I got sidetracked."
GONE FOR THE DAY
GONE FOR THE DAY
Definition :
Say this when someone will not come back that day.
Example :
Ali : Have you seen Razak just now?
Ahmad : No. He's gone for the day.
ON MY WAY
ON MY WAY
Definition :
Going to a place - but not at the place yet.
Example :
Ali : When will your parents be home?
Ahmad : They are on their way home now.
ABOUT TO
ABOUT TO do something
Definition :
Going to do something very soon.
Example :
" She is about to leave from this hometown. "
STAY UP
STAY UP
Definition :
Stay awake later than the usual bedtime.
Example :
" I have to stay up tonight in order to finish up my assignment that I need to it submit on tomorrow. "
OVERSLEEP
OVERSLEEP
Definition :
Wake up later than planned.
Example :
" I'm late for class this morning because I oversleep. "
CHEERS
CHEERS
Definition :
Sometimes we say this before drinking alcohol to offer good wishes. (When we say this, we lift our glasses and touch them together).
Example :
" Cheers! "
DISCUSS something
DISCUSS something
Definition :
NOT 'discuss about something'.
Example :
" We need to discuss the assignment before tomorrow! "
MAKE UP MY MINE
MAKE UP MY MINE
Definition :
Decide.
Example :
Ali : Are you going to transfer to the other school?
Ahmad : I'm not sure. I am very confused because I haven't made up my mind.
TWO WEEKS AGO
two weeks AGO
Definition :
Two weeks before now.
NOT two weeks before; NOT before two weeks
Example :
" The lecturer had left this class two minutes ago."
COMES IN
COMES IN
Definition :
is available in
Say this to show the different ways you can buy something.
Example :
" This furniture comes in with different design, smaller size and even the larger size. You should prefer the most suitable one."
I'D LIKE
I'D LIKE
Definition :
This is a polite way to say what you want.
Example :
" I'd like to buy a chocolate cake please. "
THE SECOND TO LAST
THE SECOND TO LAST
Definition :
The thing before the last thing.
Example :
" My room is on the second to last from the bathroom. "
DISTANCE FROM
DISTANCE FROM a place
Definition :
Say this to show the distance between two places.
Example :
" The faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems is about 2 kilometers from our residential colleges. "
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
I'M NOT FOLLOWING YOU
I'M NOT FOLLOWING YOU
Definition :
Say this if you don't understand instructions, directions or an explaination.
Example :
" My teacher is teaching us very fast. So i'm not following him "
Definition :
Say this if you don't understand instructions, directions or an explaination.
Example :
" My teacher is teaching us very fast. So i'm not following him "
GET CUT OFF
GET CUT OFF
Definition :
Lose the connection during a telephone call.Example :
" It was suddenly my friend and I got cut off while talking just now "
HAVE CHANGE
HAVE CHANGE
Ahmad : Here is RM50. Can I have the balance please?
Ali : Yes. You have change for RM30.
Definition :
Have smaller units of money.
Example :
Ali : The total payment is only RM20.Ahmad : Here is RM50. Can I have the balance please?
Ali : Yes. You have change for RM30.
IN THE SAME BOAT
IN THE SAME BOAT
Definition :
In the same bad situation.
Example :
Ali : Why you are look so sad?
Ahmad : I had lost a lot of money.
Ali : Sorry to hear that. I'm also lost it just now. We are in the same boat.
Definition :
In the same bad situation.
Example :
Ali : Why you are look so sad?
Ahmad : I had lost a lot of money.
Ali : Sorry to hear that. I'm also lost it just now. We are in the same boat.
IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
Definition :
The situation is not very bad.
Example :
"It's not the end of the worlds. You still have time to perform more better in future."
RIGHT AWAY
RIGHT AWAY
Definition :
Immediately ; now.
Example :
"I'll be late to attend the class again. I have to get there right away."
PUT UP WITH
PUT UP WITH something
Definition :
Accept something bad.
Example :
"Even though I dislike studying science stream at my school, but I put up with it."
GET THROUGH
GET THROUGH
Definition :
Make contact with someone by phone.
Example :
"It's difficult for me to get through on you because you always off your phone."
HAVE YOU done something YET?
HAVE YOU done something YET?
Definition :
Ask this to find out if something has already happened.
Example :
"Have you eaten for dinner yet?"
DROP OFF
DROP something OFF
Definition :
Take something to a place an leave it there.
Example :
"Just drop off the key on my table, and please leave from here."
UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE
UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE
Definition :
Feeling stress
Example :
"I under a lot of pressure because I haven't finish my assignment."
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
IT SLIPPED MY MIND
IT SLIPPED MY MIND
Definition :
I forgot.
Example :
"Oh my God, it slipped my mind. Today is your birthday right?"
ON ME
ON ME
Definition :
Say this if you want to pay for someone's food or drink.
Example :
"You no need to pay the foods because it's on me."
Say this if you want to pay for someone's food or drink.
Example :
"You no need to pay the foods because it's on me."
HELD UP
HELD UP
Definition :
Delayed
Example :
" I was too late arriving in Sabah because the flight was held up for about 3 hours. "
Delayed
Example :
" I was too late arriving in Sabah because the flight was held up for about 3 hours. "
UPSIDE DOWN / RIGHT SIDE UP
UPSIDE DOWN / RIGHT SIDE UP
Definition :
With the top part at the bottom /
With the top part at the top.
Example :
(i) "The photo that have been taken by you was upside down. "
(ii) " The box is written as 'fragile'. So please hold the box right side up, or otherwise the things inside would be broken. "
With the top part at the bottom /
With the top part at the top.
Example :
(i) "The photo that have been taken by you was upside down. "
(ii) " The box is written as 'fragile'. So please hold the box right side up, or otherwise the things inside would be broken. "
MOVE something OUT OF THE WAY
MOVE something OUT OF THE WAY
Definition :
Move something so that it doesn't block you.
Example :
" I'll move all these things out of the way."
WHEN IS A GOOD TIME?
WHEN IS A GOOD TIME?
Definition :
When is a convenient time for you?
Example :
"When is a good time for me to meet you?"
TIED UP
TIED UP
Definition :
Busy doing something that you can't stop.
Example :
" I can't meet you now because I'll be tied up for the whole today."
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