VIP Class Notes (Mason)
Vocabulary
Play it by ear – Improvise
eg. I’m not sure when I will leave. I’m just going to play it by ear.
Hold out – to persevere; to wait
I just have to hold out until my vacation in august.
Mom and Pop shop –Family run/independent businesses
You tell me – An expression for when someone asks you something, but they are more likely to know the answer.
Gimmick – cheap marketing tactic
eg. Sonic has a gimmick where the waitresses wear roller skates.
Grammar
I have to decide if go to Gili – I have to decide if I should go to Gili or not.
Pronunciation
Try to focus on deliberate pausing. If you’re trying to think of a word, a silent pause is better than saying ‘uh’ or ‘um’ out loud.
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