idioms/expressions
George: I really thought they were going to be more combative about our changes, but that meeting turned out to be a piece of cake huh?
easy
events
eh-vents
Jane is so stressed. She is all the time concerned with small things.
Jane is so stressed. She is concerned with small things all the time.
We have been working on this from/since 2017.
since
I was not doing nothing, but in the end they blamed me.
not doing 'anything'
Francesca: I'm going to hit the hay y'all! See you all on Monday!
Going to bed/sleep
micro
I have two brothers but my sisters are more close to me.
I have two brothers but my sisters are closer to me.
I usually meditate to unwind/rewind after a long day.
unwind
I have 38 years and my partner has 42. We've been together for 12 years.
I am 38 and my partner is 42.
John: I want to work for Singapore airlines too! Did you hear that they just received a bonus worth 8 months of salary?
Terry: Yeah, but that's a ___ __ _ ___ ___ event.
once in a blue moon
entrepreneur
awn-tré-pre-newer
We really prioritize security, especially the personal data of our customers.
We really prioritize security, especially our customer's personal data.
I think that the first option has a lot of benefits. On/By the other hand, the second option is more secure.
On
Will transformed in a confident and mentally healthy man.
transformed into
Kelly: I'm so nervous about this presentation.
Helen: You'll do great. ___ _ ___!!
Break a leg
finalize
fine-uh-láiz
There was very little room for mistakes.
'margin for error'
I hope to work in/on my own. Especially in/on my own area.
on, in/on (if 'on' for second choice, explain what they are saying)
I'm telling the truth! I didn't make anything, I swear.
I didn't make anything up OR I didn't make up anything
*a janitor walks into the office to take out the trash and sees an office employee still on his computer*
Janitor: _____ __ _____ ___?
Employee: Yeah, we have a really important account we're trying to close this week.
Burning the midnight oil?
characteristics
chá-rack-te-ris-tics
I was at the event when the conflict happened! I experienced it personally!
any variety using: 'firsthand'
I have to make/do exercise in the morning otherwise I won't have time later. But I have other/another options in case I can't make it.
do, other
We had a wonderful celebration event for mother's day. We did barbecue with Antônio's family.
We had a wonderful celebration for mother's day. We barbecued(or 'had barbecue) with Antônio's family.