Hey there! This is TOP episode 194. Grace and Frankie S01E02: 10 Expressions You Need To Know
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Hello there! In today’s episode, we will focus on phrases that are so useful, you just need to know them! I would like to encourage you today to start learning English with Grace and Frankie, it’s a great show for improving your speaking skills. Besides, I’ve started teaching groups of 6 people. If you want to join one of the groups that are being created contact me at contact@teacherola.com. Also! You can download a speaking activatyor and see how my students prepare themselves for such conversationl classes. Go to teacherola.com/activator and download this pdf file. teacherola.com/activator. And now: 10 phrases you should know! I picked theup watchin the second episode of Grace and Frankie. Here we go:
One. Me neither – This phrase means “I don’t either” or “I feel the same way”. It is often used as a response to someone who expresses a negative opinion or feeling about something. Two example dialogs:
I don’t like sushi.
Me neither.
I’m not a big fan of scary movies.
Me neither. They give me nightmares.
Two. It’s on us – This phrase means “we will pay for it” or “we will take care of it”. It is often used when one person or a group of people offer to pay for something on behalf of someone else. Two examples to illustrate it:
Your meal has been paid for. It’s on us tonight.
Don’t worry about the movie ticket. It’s on us.
Thanks, that’s really generous of you!
Three. Pick up the kids – This phrase means “to go and get the children from school, daycare, or another location”. You can pick up somebody from the airport, from the town, et cetera. For example:
I have to work late tonight. Can you pick up the kids from soccer practice?
Can you pick up my mum from the airport?
Four. I’m two drinks in – This phrase means “I have had two drinks already” or “I am feeling the effects of alcohol after two drinks”. It is often used when someone is trying to explain why they may be feeling or acting differently than usual. For instance:
I’m two drinks in. I probably shouldn’t have had that last one.
Could you drive? I’m two drinks in.
Five. Reach out to you – This phrase means “to contact someone” or “to get in touch with someone”. To reach out to someone. For example:
I wanted to reach out to you about the job opening. When do you think you’ll be making a decision?
I haven’t talked to you in a while. I’ll reach out to you this weekend and we can catch up.
Six. …ish – This phrase is used to indicate that something is approximate or uncertain. It is often added to the end of a number or colour, or time to suggest that the actual amount or time or shade may be slightly different. Listen to these two example dialogues:
What time are you planning to leave?”
Around 7-ish.
How many people are coming to the party?
There will be 20-ish people there.
Eight. Barging in – This phrase means “to enter a room or conversation without being invited or welcomed”. It might describe someone
who is being pushy or intrusive. Example sentences:
I was having a private conversation with my friend, but my neighbour barged in and started talking to us.
Not right now, we’re in the middle of something. Please don’t barge in.
Nine. I put that together – This phrase means “I figured it out” or “I assembled something”. It is often used when someone has solved a problem or completed a task. Connected the dots, understood the meaning of something. Listen to this:
How did you fix the printer?
I took it apart and put it back together.
It took a while, but I think I’ve put together what the boss is looking for in this project.
Ten. For all I care – This phrase means “I don’t care” or “it doesn’t matter to me”. Have a listen:
Do you want to go to the movies or stay home tonight?
For all I care, we can do either one. I don’t have a preference.
Should we order pizza or Chinese food for lunch?
For all I care, we can flip a coin. I like both.
That’s it, ten phrases from the second episode of Grace and Frankie you really should know and use. Listen to 10 sentences once again and this time, say them out loud.
I don’t like sushi.
Me neither.
Your meal has been paid for. It’s on us tonight.
Can you pick up my mum from the airport?
Could you drive? I’m two drinks in.
I’ll reach out to you this weekend and we can catch up.
What time are you planning to leave? – Around 7-ish.
Not right now, we’re in the middle of something. Please don’t barge in.
It took a while, but I think I’ve put together what the boss is looking for in this project.
For all I care, we can flip a coin. I like both.
Here you have it, 10 phrases from the second episode of Grace and Frankie. Now, go to your inbox and get the worksheet to test yourself. Translate the sentences into English. If you aren’t a member of TOPeople download the worksheet from teacherola.com/194.
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