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Phrasal Verb - To chip in
15 Avril 2024

Phrasal Verb - To chip in

Finding it hard to speak during a meeting ?
Here’s a way to politely join a conversation. Use the phrasal verb : to chip in. It means to interrupt.
Like a few other phrasal verbs, they can have two meanings. “Chip in” also means to contribute to.

Examples :
- Can I just chip in before we move on to the next point ?
- I’m so happy everybody chipped in with innovative ideas for the team building day out.

Asking a question politely
10 Avril 2024

Asking a question politely

“Turn the music down. It’s too loud.”
Ok, not sure the person who will hear this comment will collaborate. It sounds very confrontational and aggressive.
“Would you mind turning the music down ?”
Very different tone, don’t you think ? Much more pleasant, polite, in fact.
Use “would you mind + ing” from now on and increase your chances of seeing your requests granted.
Examples :
- Would you mind working 30 minutes longer on Tuesday ?
- Would you mind cooking tonight ? My darling husband.
Saying you are worried part.2
29 Février 2024

Saying you are worried part.2

Ready to nuance ? Earlier this week we saw “I can’t help thinking that”…
Today, we are focusing on a similar phrase but it’s not a synonym.
If you “can’t stop thinking about” something, it is occupying your mind constantly. It can be used to show that you are worried about something/obsessed about something/somebody. Here, unlike “I can’t help thinking that…” , the worry is more concrete/real.
. “I can’t stop thinking about the match we lost last week. It’s driving me crazy.”
. “I can’t stop think about her. I think I might be in love.”
. “I can’t stop thinking about my driving test. I’m so nervous.”