English in general

Question 1

I barely can afford my current lifestyle

Answer 1

Eu mal consigo pagar o meu estilo de vida atual

Question 2

He joined us to a bite to eat

Answer 2

Ele se juntou a nós para comer alguma coisa

Question 3

To check on: verify, ascertain, or monitor the state or condition of.

To check up on: To find out what someone is doing in order to make certain that the person is behaving correctly or legally.

To check in on: To actively monitor the safety or security of a person or thing.

To check with: To see if it’s okay to do something

To check in with: Letting someone else know. The focus is on the person you are telling–I will be in touch with someone.

Answer 3

Example: I need to check on the fish to see if it’s done yet.

Example: Dad is always checking up on me to make sure I’m doing my homework.

Example: I want to check in on our neighbor to be sure that she’s okay.

Example: I would love to come but let me check with my mom to see if it’s okay.

I want to check in with my friend to let her know I’m headed to the pool.

Question 4

Change the “why” in this sentence without change the meaning. Why are you late.

Answer 4

How come are you late.

There is a small difference here.. using how come you mean you are surprised.

Question 5

Another word for “except” in this sentence.

I didn’t tell the news to anyone except to my brother.

Answer 5

I didn’t tel the news to anyonebut my bother.

Question 6

Do you know a phrasal verb to leave in this sentence.

I’m going to leave.

Answer 6

I’m going to take off.

Or

I’m gonna walk off.

Question 7

To agree with an idea that someone said.

Answer 7

You make a good point on that.

Question 8

You can use this expression to conclude something,especially when it has more than one point of view.

Answer 8

at the end of the day.

ie. Look, I can see botyh points of view here, but at the end of the day, what really matters is everyone’s safety.

Question 9

I saw him a while ago

Answer 9

.. algum tempo atras..

Question 10

It is time to swallow your pride

Answer 10

.. engolir seu orgulho..

Question 11

hasty

Answer 11

apressado

Question 12

Do not rush into a making decision

Answer 12

não se apresar para tomar uma decisão

Question 13

You got the wrong end of the stick

Answer 13

Você entendeu errado.

Question 14

You’ve had to work three weekends in a row.

Answer 14

.. em sequencia