100 common phrases and sentence patterns
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These phrases and patterns are said as basic units for you to make much more correct sentences in English. Here is my unarranged Phrase book
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Are you sure about/of/that Are you used to/Did you use to As far as: so far As far as ... be concerned: in a particular person's opinion if we are discussing or thinking about a particular thing
Be careful that/not to But this doesn’t mean that By the way Compared to Don't ever = Never, ever: at any time Do you agree that/with/to Do you carry this in size = Do you have this size Do you mind Shouldn't we Not ... until as ... as: the man runs as fast as the rocket so ... that Help yourself to sth = to take some of what you want, without asking permission ex. Please help yourself to some cake How come your little sister is so angry? used to ask someone why or how something happened How do you like your new apartment? I bet he is home now I can’t say who did the best I dare say he won’t come I'd hate for sb/sth to do sth: you don't want something to happen If it hadn’t been for your help, my experiments would have failed. If there is one thing that annoys me, it’s people who don’t keep their promises. as ... as possible (I can) I’m calling to say goodbye to you. calling to v: explain what you do through phone calling go for sth = choose something ex. I really go for chinese food right now His address is on the tip of my tongue, wait a minute. This expression is used when you are sure that you know something, but somehow it doesn’t quite come to you It may surprise you, but Maggie refused my proposal. I’ve had enough of your complaining. I would rather stay than leave: prefer to do sth instead of bla Now that I think about it, you are wise not to have accepted him I ran to the station only to find that the train had left. only to find that xxx: used when find something bad happened See that the door is locked before you leave: (see that) to make sure that someone does something or that something happens Speaking of the movies, have you seen “The Patriot”? : Mentioned to sth The more ... the more There is nothing adj as noun(Ving + O, O) be better off: to have more money than you had in the past or to be in a better situation We may as well have a try since it’s worth doing. may as well: there is no reason not to do What will become of my family if my father goes bankrupt. become of: to happen to; be the fate of What do you mean by saying that? What do you say: what do you think What if: used to ask about something that could happen in the future, especially something bad What’s the point of arguing with her? = What's the use of arguing with her? Whether it rains or not, we’ll hold the sports meet. Would you care for some tea? = Would you like to drine tea? You are not to scribble on the wall. You are not allowed to V You only have to call her in order to know whether she will come or not.