Useful sentences Flashcards

1
Q

“How can I make flowers last longer?”

A

You can try changing the water every day.

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2
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Sadness never lasts.

Do you agree?

A

Yes, I agree.

Actually, I don’t agree with that.

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3
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“The good weather lasted throughout the weekend, which is a miracle for Ireland.”

A

throughout pronunciation - /thru.out/

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4
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Jane’s prejudice led her to dislike Mary simply because of the colour of her skin.

A

Prejudice: an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when

formed without enough thought or knowledge.

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5
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A judge must be free from prejudice.

A

To be free from prejudice = not have prejudice

Prejudice is something that a person can have or experience.

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6
Q

That milk is gone off.

That milk is past its use-by date.

A

Gone off / past its use-by date = expired.

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7
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He makes the same mistakes time after time.

A

Time after time = Repeatedly

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8
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You’re just in time for breakfast. Grab a plate.

A

just in time = at the last possible moment.

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9
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The waitress can only serve us one at a time.

A

One at a time - individually.

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