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💡Well and good
Anyone who has children uses good more often than he or she should. Since kids pretty quickly learn what good means, "You did good, honey" is much more convenient and meaningful than "You did well, honey."
But that doesn't mean good is the correct word choice.
Good is an adjective that describes something; if you did a good job, then you do good work. Well is an adverb that describes how something was done; you can do your job well.
Where it gets tricky is when you describe, say, your health or emotional state. "I don't feel well" is grammatically correct, even though many people (including me) often say, "I don't feel too good." On the other hand, "I don't feel good about how he treated me" is correct; no one says, "I don't feel well about how I'm treated."
Confused? If you're praising an employee and referring to the outcome say, "You did a good job." If you're referring to how the employee performed say, "You did incredibly well."
And while you're at it, stop saying good to your kids and use great instead, because no one--especially a kid--ever receives too much praise.
to travel a great deal /widely/ — много путешествовать, объехать много стран
to travel the whole world — объехать весь мир
to travel round the world — совершать кругосветное путешествие
to travel from one end of the city to the other — ездить с одного конца города на другой
to travel on business — ездить по делам
to travel light — путешествовать налегке /с небольшим багажом/3; путешествовать налегке
to travel for one's health — путешествовать с целью поправки здоровья
to travel deluxe — путешествовать люксом
to travel first-class — путешествовать первым классом
to travel incognito — путешествовать инкогнито
💡What are the essential English phrases for conversations? Here are some "survival phrases" that will help you if you visit an English-speaking country.
✏️1. Basic information
What's your name?
I'm …
My first name / my second name (surname) is …
I'm married / single / divorced / engaged / separated
I have a brother / a sister /a son / a daughter / a child / two children / a partner
I was born in 1980.
Where are you from?
I'm from ….
I come from ….
Where do you live?
I live in a city / small town / village near…
I live in a big / small house / flat with a garden.
✏️2. Greetings and introductions
Hi! / Hello
Good morning / afternoon / evening / night
How are you?
Fine thanks. And you?
I'm …
This is…
Pleased to meet you!
Pleased / Nice to meet you too!
✏️3. Jobs and routines
What do you do?
I'm a / an…
I work as a / an …
I work in the … department of a small / big company.
I work in a team / on my own in an office.
I work full-time / part-time.
I'm responsible for …
I'm a student at school / university. I study …
✏️4. What time do you …?
I get up at…
I go to work at…
I leave work at…
I get home at …
I usually / always / often / sometimes / never … (watch TV in the evenings / go out with my friends)
✏️5. Likes and dislikes
What do you like doing in your free time?
In my free time I like (… +ing) (I like playing tennis)
I really / quite like …. / I like …. a lot
I go to the gym three times a week.
I socialise with friends.
I'm keen on …
I enjoy going out to restaurants
I love / hate / can't stand … (… +ing / something).
I like…
So do I! / Me too.
I'm hungry.
So am I!
I don't like football.
Neither do I! / Me neither.
What would you like to do this weekend?
Shall we visit the new museum?
Do you fancy going shopping later?
I'd rather … (+ infinitive without "to") (I'd rather go to an art gallery.)
I prefer X to Y
✏️6. Describing people
I look like my mother.
I'm like my sister.
He's tall / short / slim / overweight.
She has long / short / straight / wavy / curly hair.
She's got brown eyes / hair.
He's a child / teenager / an adult.
She's kind / friendly / intelligent / quiet / shy / funny, etc.
He's good / bad at English / Science, etc.
✏️7. Phoning
(When you answer) Hello.
(When you give your name) This is …
Can I speak to … please?
I'd like to speak to … please.
Can I leave a message please?
Can you say that (your name) called please?
Can you ask him / her to call me back?
I'll call back later.
✏️8. Shopping
I'm looking for …
Do you have this in a larger / smaller size / in a different colour?
How much does this / these cost?
How much is …?
Is this on sale?
Is there a discount on this?
Where can I try this on?
Where can I pay?
Can I pay by credit card?
This doesn't / These don't fit me / suit me.
✏️9. Hotels
Do you have a single / double room?
I'd like to book a single room.
What time is checkout?
What time do you serve breakfast?
Is there wifi / air-conditioning in the room?
Is there a lift?
✏️10. Restaurants
A table for two, please.
I booked a table for two for (eight o'clock.)
Does this contain nuts / seafood?
What's … exactly?
We're ready to order.
I'd like … for my first course and … for my main course.
I'll have …
What (wine) do you recommend?
What's today's special?
What do you have for dessert?
Can we have the bill please?
(In someone's home)
Would you like some more …?
Can I get you some more …?
The … is lovely / delicious.
✏️11. Travel
A single / return ticket to … please.
I'd like a one-day travel card please.
Does the bus stop at the station?
How do I get to the station, please?
Where's the nearest post office please?
How long does it take to get to …?
How do I get to … (the station)?
It's about five minutes from here.
Turn left / right at the supermarket.
Go straight on.
✏️12. Medical
I've got a headache / a pain in my side.
I've got a temperature / a cold / a cough.
I feel cold / hot.
I suffer from asthma.
I've got an infection.
My hand is painful.
I caught a cold from a student.
Do I need to take antibiotics?
💡Advise and advice
Aside from the two words being pronounced differently (the s in advise sounds like a z), advise is a verb while advice is a noun. Advice is what you give (whether or not the recipient is interested in that gift is a different issue altogether) when you advise someone.
So "Thank you for the advise" is incorrect, while "I advise you not to bore me with your advice in the future" is correct if pretentious.
If you run into trouble, just say each word out loud and you'll instantly know which makes sense; there's no way you'd ever say "I advice you to..."
Распространенные выражения
at first blush - с первого взгляда, поначалу
at sea - растерянность, ступор,конфуз
at sixes and sevens - куча-мала,кто в лес кто-по дрова, беспорядок
at the tip of the tongue - на кончике языка, почти сказанно
bublin brook - болтушка, сплетница
babe at the woods - словно с луны свалившись
back off - заткнуться, перкратить пороть чушь, говорить медленнее
back out - не сдержать обещания, сделать западло
rotten rat - гнилой человек, потерявший доверие
back up - одобрять, подстраховать
back to the wall - в западне, в безвыходной ситуации
bad egg - в семье не без урода, белая ворона
ball game - убить двух зайцев, поймать синюю птицу, удача
balls, nuts - яйца
ball of fire - гиперипульсивный, чресчур энергичный человек
bananas - маразматический, идиотский, офонаревший
bananas oil - лапша на уши, наглая лесть
bananas truck - тупой, придурок, идиот
bang up - забеременнеть, залететь
bank on - надеяться, расчитывать
be gettin on - стареть, набираться опыта
beat about the bush - толочь воду в ступе, лить воду из пустого в порожнее
beat it - смываться, сматываться, убираться
beauty sleep - немного вздремнуть
beef up - усилить, подкрепить
between тhe devil and the deep blue sea - меж двух огней
bi - бисексуал
big daddy,big papa - шишка, босс
big mouth - трепло big stink - скандал, сенсация
big time (to have) - провести хорошо время
bird has flown - поезд ушол, поздняк метаться
to bitch - жаловаться, ябедничать
blast off - протестовать, возмущатсья
blow one's stack, blow a fuse, blow one's stop - взбеситься, выйти из себя
to blow smn's mind - свести с ума, заболеть(футболом)
bull shit - конкретное дерьмо, чушь собачья, отстой
bush - травка, сканк, марихуанна
butch - стерва, мужиковатая женщина,
butt in - встревать, всовыватсья
butt - задница, жопа
buterflyes in the stomack - мурашки по коже
butter up - подмасливать, ублажать, подмазываться
cancel out - компенсировать, уравновешивать
callgirl - проститутка, шлюха
calm down - успокоиться, сбавить темп
catch some Zt's - немного взремнуть
cheescake - пикантные части тела (грудь, бедра, гениталии)
chew the fat - точить лясы, болтать, сплетничать
chiken feed - (о деньгах) - кот наплакал, маломальски
coach - автобус
cold turkey - завязать с пагубной привычкой
cop out - скрывать правду, избегать
cozy up - подстраиваться, стараться понравиться
cute - забавный, симпатичный, милый
crash the gates - припереться, придти без приглашения
cut the mustard - снять пенки, срезать вершки, взять банк
dod - папа, батяня
dead beat - халявщик
feel up - распускать руки, лапать, щупать
Полезные выражения на каждый день
— this is a matter of taste - это дело вкуса
— I beg to differ - позволю себе не согласиться
— I opine that ... - я полагаю, что ...
— to the best of my belief /knowledge/ - насколько мне известно
— in the morning of life - на заре жизни
— to ask smb. in to tea - пригласить кого-л. на чашку чая
— to be meat and drink to smb. - доставлять огромное удовольствие кому-л.
— have another try! - попытайтесь ещё раз
— tell us another - рассказывайте это кому-нибудь другому
— the blame lies with me - вина лежит на мне
✏️13. Weather
It's a lovely day today.
Bit cold / wet / foggy today, isn't it.
What lovely / terrible weather!
✏️14. General politeness
I'd like…
Excuse me!
Sorry!
Can you … please?
Could you … please?
Would you mind … +ing please?
Please can I have …
Thank you!
Can I …. please?
Sure! Of course! No problem!
💡Ultimate and penultimate
Recently I received a pitch from a PR professional that read, "(Acme Industries) provides the penultimate value-added services for discerning professionals."
As Inigo would say, "I do not think it means what you think it means."
Ultimate means the best, or final, or last. Penultimate means the last but one, or second to last. (Or, as a Monty Python-inspired Michelangelo would say, "the Penultimate Supper!")
But penultimate doesn't mean second-best. Plus, I don't think my PR friend meant to say her client offered second-class services. (I think she just thought the word sounded cool.)
Also, keep in mind that using ultimate is fraught with hyperbolic peril. Are you--or is what you provide--really the absolute best imaginable? That's a tough standard to meet.
A nice lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEQhDeNyM8s
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