Mar 26, 2010

Get a move on

Get a move on - go faster

Examples

"The movies is going to start soon. Let's get a move on or we will be late."

"We have to get a move on if we want to finish by Wednesday"

Mar 24, 2010

Running Short of Time

Running Short Of Time - getting close to a deadline

Examples

"I have to work late tonight.I need to finish a project, and running short short of time,"

"I would like to finish this meeting soon.Let`s move on the next point because we`re running short of time.

Can I put you on hold?

Can I put you on hold? - Please wait. ( Ask this during a phone call )

Examples

A: "Can I speak to the manager?"
B: "Can I put you on hold for a minute? I`ll see if he`s here."

Drop by

Drop by - visit for a short time

Examples

You leave your book in my car. I`ll drop by your house and give it to you.

Mar 22, 2010

Phrase for Today

Keep going-continue

Examples

A: Can I stop running?
B: No, keep going.You need the exercise.

A:Should we stop working at ^6 o' clock?
B: No, let keep going until 8 o'clock.



Mr Lee-Not Mr Jackie

Examples

A: I'm Jackie Lee
B: Nice to meet you Mr Lee

A:I would like you to meet Don Clinton
B: Hello Mr Clinton