1 - Introducing yourself and others

Question 1

Glad or Happy to meet you

Answer 1

introduced to someone

Question 2

Right?

Answer 2

You’re from Panama, right? That’s right, I am. No, that’s not right. Informal way to ask for confirmation.

Question 3

Correct!

Answer 3

You’re Matt, aren’t you? Correct! No, that’s not correct. Informal way.

Question 4

Sarcastically indicate that something is not correct

Answer 4

Yeah, right!

Question 5

Are we winning?

Answer 5

Yes, we are. No, we’re not. No, we aren’t. No, we are not.

Question 6

Do they live here?

Answer 6

Yes, they do. No, they don’t. No, they do not.

Question 7

As a matter of fact

Answer 7

Commom expression that has a number of different meanings. In example below it introduces a confirmation of what was previously said. I heard you were looking for a job As a matter of fact, I am! I am, as a matter of fact!

Question 8

I just arrived. I have just arrived.

Answer 8

something happened only a short time before.

Question 9

To get in

Answer 9

What time did you get in? They got in late last night. Usually used in the past tense. He applied to that college and really hopes to get in. Also mean to be accepted by a school, college, university or other group with limited membership.

Question 10

To get there

Answer 10

I hope we get there on time. She will get there by six. Another way to say arrive, when it refers to the future.

Question 11

I can assure you that You can be sure (that)

Answer 11

I can assure you that I will work hard. You can be sure that something interesting will happen. You believe something to be true, hoping to win the confidence of the person you are talking to. I promise you that we won’t leave until the work is done.

Question 12

Party animal

Answer 12

He’s a real party animal. Someone who spends a lot of time with friends or acquaintances for entertainment - either at home or in public places.

Question 13

Extraordinaire

Answer 13

He’s our pastry chef extraordinaire. Pronounced - ek stra or d NAYRE. To exaggerate the meaning of the previous word.

Question 14

What do you do on weekends? What does she do at the beach?

Answer 14

How people spend their time, not just what their jobs are.

Question 15

Tell me about yourself.

Answer 15

Polite way to let someone know that you are interested in learning more about him or her. It is better than asking direct questions, as the person being asked can decide what to tell and what not to tell.

Question 16

Awesome Great Fantastic Terrific Wonderful Cool

Answer 16

Something really good.

Question 17

Nonstop schedule. Around-the-clock Twenty-four-seven

Answer 17

I don’t have time to see you this week, with my nonstop schedule. I get telephone calls around-the-clock. He works twenty-four-seven, so I hardly ever see him.

Question 18

A mix.

Answer 18

We invited a mix of people.

Question 19

Hopefully

Answer 19

I’ll hopefully graduate in two years. Hopefully, I’ll graduate in two years. I’ll graduate in two years, hopefully.

Question 20

A couple of

Answer 20

Really means two; however, informally, it can mean more, but it does indicate a small number.

Question 21

A good guy. Female: - Understanding - Helpful - Generous

Answer 21

Commom way to recommend a male as being understanding of someone’s situation, helpful, or generous.

Question 22

The local scene.

Answer 22

What’s the local scene like there? Refers to the culture and range of entertainment offered in a particular area.

Question 23

To show someone a good time.

Answer 23

We’ll show you a good time. Make sure he or she is entertained.

Question 24

Thanks so much. Thank you very much. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate this. You’re a doll (very informal) You’re a sweetheart (very informal) the replies

Answer 24

You’re welcome. No problem. I’m glad I could help you. Glad to help. Any time.

Question 25

To be in good shape. To be in shape.

Answer 25

My sister’s husband has a good job, so they’re in good shape financially. She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she’s in good shape for the job market. fit financially or situationally. She exercises every day do stay in shape. pysically fit.

Question 26

Looking forward to …ing Can’t wait to

Answer 26

I’m looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. I can’t wait to see you on Saturday. Indicates that the speaker is very happy about a future event.

Question 27

Have in store for

Answer 27

We’re going shopping tomorrow to see what the designers have in store for us this season. Indicates an unknown situation that someone presents to someone else, it can be good or bad.

Question 28

Show up on someone’s doorstep.

Answer 28

I was just getting ready to go out when my cousin showed up on my doorstep. Visit someone without notice. It doesnt necessarily mean that you plan to stay overnight - or longer - but it’s possible.

Question 29

Drop in Drop by

Answer 29

We were in town, so we decided to drop in to see you. Only used for short visits - never an overnight stay.

Question 30

Show up

Answer 30

Pia said she was coming, but you never know if she’ll show up or not. Used negatively to indicate that someone often down’t appear when expected. He will show up the competition with his fantastic speech. She showed us all up when she came in wearing that red dress! Another meaning of show up, when used with a direct object, is to perform or seem better than someone else.