070. See that…
->to make sure that someone does something or that something happens I. EXAMPLES: See that the door is locked before you leave. See that you have enough sleep every day. See that you go to see your parents often. II. DIALOGUES: Employer: You were late to work again this morning. Employee: Yes, I’m sorry but I had to help my mother go to the […]
Continue reading069. On one hand…on the other hand…
-> use this expression when you are speaking about two different facts or two opposite ways of thinking about a situation. I. EXAMPLES: On one hand, it’s convenient, but on the other hand, it’s time-consuming. On one hand, he is very obedient to his wife; on the other hand, he treats his parents badly. On one […]
Continue reading068. … only to find…
I. EXAMPLES: I ran to the station only to find that the train had left. She came home excitedly only to find nobody was in. I search desperately for my purse, only to find all my money was gone. I arrived at the restaurant, only to find I had no money on me. II. […]
Continue reading067. Once you…
I. EXAMPLES: Once you decide, you can’t change your mind. Once you have a stomachache, take the medicine twice a day. Once he finds out what you’ve done, he’ll get mad. II. DIALOGUES: A: My friends have been asking me to smoke cigarettes with them. B: Be careful! You don’t give in to peer […]
Continue reading066. Now that I (come to) think about it,…
->indicate that you have suddenly realized something, often something obvious. I. EXAMPLES: Now that I come to think about it, you’re right to dismiss him. Now that I come to think about it, how ignorant I was! Now that I think about it, you are wise not to have accepted him. Now that I […]
Continue reading065. No wonder…
->it is not surprising I. EXAMPLES: You eat so little. No wonder you are so slim. Are you a librarian? No wonder you are so well read. There is something wrong with your leg? No wonder you walk so slowly. II. DIALOGUES: A: Is there something wrong? You look so sad. B: My house […]
Continue reading064. No matter what…
I. EXAMPLES: No matter what he says, don’t believe him. No matter how you do it, it will be wrong. No matter where he goes, he carries his suitcase. No matter how you spend your holiday, tell me about it. II. DIALOGUES: A: What’s bothering you? B: I want to get out of here […]
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063. I would rather… than…
->express a preference when making a choice I. EXAMPLES: I would rather stay than leave. He would rather work all day long than do nothing. The mother would rather die than lose her child. She’d rather resign than take part in such shameful business deals. II. DIALOGUES: A: I’m desperate for money right now. […]
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062. I wonder if…？
I. EXAMPLES: I wonder if it would be convenient to visit you next Monday. I wonder if Mr. Wang could arrange a meeting with me. I was wondering if the manager would agree with my design. I was wondering if you could come to the meeting this afternoon. II. DIALOGUES: Salesman: Excuse me, Miss, […]
Continue reading061. I’ve had enough of…
I. EXAMPLES: I’ve had enough of her continual chatter. I’ve had enough of your complaining. Haven’t you had enough of him? I found him so boring. I’ve had enough of the traffic here. I’ve had enough of this city. II. DIALOGUES: A: New York City is a tough place to live. B: Yeah, it’s […]
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