F2F Class Notes 23rd February (Garrett)

to say that – to pronounce

Ex “Many of my friends said my name was difficult to pronounce.”

it was quite tired – I was quite tired

Ex “I had just arrived in Hong Kong, so I was quite tired.”

cut one’s losses = to do something to stop a loss of something

Ex “I visited Macau, but I started to lose so I decided to cut my losses.”

strength = an attribute or quality of particular worth or utility; an asset

Ex “Working in HR is one of my strengths.”

literature = the body of written works of a language, period, or culture

Ex “Chinese literature can be very difficult for foreigners to understand.”

the States = The United States, The U.S.

love movie – romantic movie

Ex “When I see a romantic movie, I wish I had a boyfriend.”

date with you – date you

Ex “If I think you are Mr. Right, I will date you.”