Unit 82: Whatchamacallit: being indirect Flashcards
1
Q
have got a thing about
Laura has got a thing about mice.
A
really like or dislike sth
2
Q
as things are
A
as the situation is
3
Q
get sb to yourself
A
be alone with sb
4
Q
thingy|thingummy|thingumijig|thingamibob|whatsit|whatchamacallit|whatnot
A
used when you cannot think of the name of something
5
Q
umpteen
I’ve tried phoning her umpteen times but she never seems to answer her mobile.
A
very many
6
Q
Incidentally
A
often used to introduce a new subject into the conversation in an indirect way
7
Q
present company excepted
The people in this office are so narrow-minded, present company excepted, of course.
A
not including you or me
8
Q
yourself included
A
including yourself
