English Lessons
“They still use printed ballots in my district.”
There was an election recently. You're talking with a friend about voting. She says that she had to use a computerized voting machine. You didn't, so you say this.
“It's official: I'm moving to the U.S.!”
You've been planning on moving to the United States. You needed to find a job and get a visa to move there. You've finally done that, so you make this announcement on Twitter.
“Allow me to introduce Dr. Melanie Gantz. Dr. Gantz is a leading authority on Native American history and culture.”
You're a history student in college. Your department has invited a speaker to give a guest lecture, and you've been asked to introduce her. After thanking the audience for coming, you introduce her this way.
“No-no; this is for grown-ups.”
You're drinking a beer. Your 3-year-old son is curious about it, so he asks if he can drink some.
“Daniel Day-Lewis gave an absolutely riveting performance!”
You're discussing a movie with a friend. You've seen it but he hasn't. You thought one of the actors was really, really good. You say this.
Follow PhraseMix