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2022-04-14 08:32:19 There's no way

'There's' is a contraction of the words 'there is.' By stating 'there's no way' you are relaying a thought of doubt about an event taking place now or in the future.

, "There's no way you finish on time."
, "There's no way we complete on time."
, "There's no way your mother approves."
, "There's no way no one claims it."
, "There's no way they expect it."
, "There's no way he can fix it."
, "There's no way he can handle the news."
, "There is no way he missed it."


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2022-04-09 10:42:19 If you play with fire you get burned




Meaning
If you fool around with something that is potentially dangerous, you must expect to get harmed.

Note
get burned (verb) = be injured or wounded by heat or flames from a fire (also "get burnt")


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2022-04-09 10:40:26 When saying it is 'kind of you', you are saying that what someone has done or said was very appreciated or welcomed.

, "It's very kind of you to listen to me."
, "It's very kind of you to join me."
, "It is kind of you to help us."
, "It is kind of you to fill me in."
, "It is kind of you to entertain us."
, "It is kind of you to double my salary."


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2022-03-31 06:14:22 I did it by accident.

I did it unwittingly.
I did it by mistake.
I did it inadvertently.
I didn’t mean to do it.
I did it unintentionally.
I didn’t do it on purpose.
I didn’t do it deliberately.


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2022-03-19 16:27:37 bling


Meaning
flashy jewellery worn to create the impression of wealth


For example

Check out all the bling around that guy's neck. It must weigh a ton!


Most people have gold bling or silver bling, but they don't usually mix it up.

Note
"bling-bling" means the same thing

Origin
Originally used in U.S. hip-hop and rap culture, and possibly derived from the sound of heavy necklaces hitting one another.

Variety
This slang term is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

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2022-03-07 06:55:25 'Let me' is suggesting that you are asking for permission or an opportunity to do something.

, "Let me make my own decisions."
, "Let me offer to help you."
, "Let me open the door for you."
, "Let me pause and think about what we are doing."
, "Let me welcome you to the neighborhood."
, "Let me save you the trouble."
, "Let me make a suggestion."
, "Let me try and fix your car."


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2022-02-06 01:47:52 Today we’ll take a look at some different ways to say, “How are you?”, and their appropriate responses, in English. It’s one of the first things you learn to say, and for some reason, many don’t ever try other greetings. The funny thing is, native speakers don’t actually say “How are you?” all that often.

So, if you want to sound more natural and express yourself more exactly, it might be time to take a look at some new alternatives. Take a look at our tips for saying hello below!

1- Formal: How are you?


2- Informal Variations of “How Are You?”

- How’s it going?
- What’s up?
- How’ve you been? (How have you been?)
- What have you been up to?
- What’s going on?

If someone asks you “What’s up?”, it doesn’t make sense to answer “Good.” The common answer is “Not much,” followed by a return “What’s up with you?”

Note: “What have you been up to?” and “What’s going on?” can be answered in the same way. You might replace the “What’s up with you?” with “What’s going on with you?” if you want to match the original question.


Let me tell you something important: When someone asks you the question "How are you?", this person doesn’t want to know how you actually are that day. They’re just being polite and trying just to say "Hello!".

In the United States, “Hi, how are you?” is almost a cultural greeting—it’s how we say hello. If you say this to an acquaintance or stranger, you probably aren’t really interested in their true answer. Also, the person you’re greeting won’t answer honestly, because that’s just how it is in this society.

So, in these situations, it’s best to give a short answer. You usually won’t share how you really feel.

Stay tuned to learn how to answer the question "How are you?" and its variations.


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2022-02-04 00:59:18 Important Informal (or Less Formal) Greetings:

Honey — An informal greeting used by adults to address children or as a pet name used in a romantic relationship.

Sweetie — Another informal greeting used by adults to address children or as a pet name used in a romantic relationship.

Baby — This informal greeting is most commonly used in romantic relationships, but it can also be used by adults to address children.

Buddy — Typically used to refer to a male friend, child or even a pet.

Hun — Typically used to refer to a female friend or child. However, it can also be used to refer to your romantic partner.

Sir — A formal term for an adult male that often follows “yes” or “no.”
For example: “Would you like a glass of water?”
“Yes sir, thank you!”

Ma’am — A formal term for an adult female that often follows “yes” or “no.”
For example: “Did you have a good day?”
“Yes ma’am, how about you?”

Bro — Typically used to refer to a male friend, (a shortened form of "brother")


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2022-02-04 00:54:10 Important Formal Greetings to Know:

Mr. + Last Name — Use this formal greeting for males.
For example: “Good morning, Mr. Clark!”

Mrs. + Last Name — Traditionally, this is the formal greeting for married or widowed women.
For example: “How are you, Mrs. Smith?”

Miss + Last Name/First Name — A formal greeting used for an unmarried female. Depending on the situation, you can either follow “miss” with the person’s first name or last name. Typically, if the situation is very formal (like in business or the person is an authority figure), you’d use “miss” and their last name.
For example: “Hello, Miss Young!” or “Hello, Miss Nancy!”

Doctor + Last Name — Use this greeting if you’re addressing a medical doctor or someone who holds a Ph.D. (the highest level of education).
For example: “See you tomorrow, Dr. Jones!”

Professor + Last Name — In a university setting, most professors are greeting with this term instead of Mrs., Miss or Mr.
For example: “I have a class with Professor Williams today.”


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