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Hi Jane! How's it going?

If I had left earlier, I wouldn't have been late for work.

Would you like me to help you? No, but thanks for offering.

If you go to London, the Tate Modern is really worth seeing.

We can go out to eat Friday night. How does that suit you? * Yes, that dress suits you well. * We can suit the training to fit your needs. * These fit perfectly. And I like the colour. I think I’ll buy them. *  I’ve put on weight and my trousers don’t fit me anymore! * Will this table fit into the space between the bookshelf and the Wall?

If something suits someone or something, it is right for that person or thing or situation, or it makes that person or thing look more attractive.

Wednesday at ten o’clock for the meeting suits me perfectly.* Black doesn’t suit me; I look better in lighter colours.*  That sofa suits the room really well – the colours match the Wall

Warning: We don’t use fit when we mean that something is right for a person or thing or situation: This restaurant suits people who like simple food.

People say English people tend to be rather reserved. The English tend to be formal; Italians are more laid back. * We seem to be more adaptable, help people out, whereas the English tend to be more arrogant and do things to suit themselves. * When it comes to feelings and expressing interest or attraction, the English tend to be quite slow. Many English men when sober will be very timid. * The English tend to be rather reserved and polite while the Scottish are incredibly sentimental and open-minded.

While I'm glad he's come to stay with us, I do wish he wouldn't use all the milk! (Although)

Take your umbrella (with you) in case of rain. / it rains. (as a precaution, por si)

I'm that weird guy; I hate being told what to do. * I hate receiving compliments. I always feel that it's forced and fake.

I hate to say this, but I'll repeat it: After death, all we know that you do is stink. * I hate talking about myself. I find it such a boring topic. I'd much rather talk about other things.

In life, I'd much rather have people laughing at me than booing me. * I'd much rather put on weight than have to lose wight. * I'd much rather try and fail than talk about trying.

* The stress can be important in these sentences, to show what our preference is:

I'd rather you went. (instead of me) * I'd rather you went. (instead of staying) * He'd rather you called the police. (instead of me) * He'd rather you called the police. (instead of the firemen)  

I'd rather you didn't hunt elephants. * I'd rather you didn't talk, but it's up to you.

I hate to say this, but I'm one of those people with an extremely fast metabolism. I eat, eat, eat, and yet I can't seem to gain any weight.

I think I've got a cold. I can't stop sneezing.

Would you mind if I opened the window ?

Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said.

I wish I had time to listen to music more. * I wish I had more time to read. I do love books. * To be honest, I wish I had the nerve not to tip. I wish I had more confidence. * I think patience is a skill and I wish I had it.

I wish I had taken that job in New York. * I wish I had had a real disappointment. A real one. * I don't really care about being accepted now. I wish I had been like that earlier. * I wish I had been wiser * I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York.

I wish I hadn't said that. * For a while, I stopped enjoying making movies and I stopped enjoying acting because I made a few decisions that I wish I hadn't made. * He wishes he hadn't bought the car.

I wish I hadn't lost it. I can never again lose my temper on TV. The BBC could have sacked me and that would have been the end of my career on TV

I wish I didn't have to get up early every morning! * I wish I didn't have to go out this evening. I'd (much) rather stay in and watch a film.

I wish we would all remember that being American is not just about the freedom we have; it is about those who gave it to us.

I wish he spoke (better) English (implies he doesn't speak English/ it's not possible for him to speak English - and that's a pity). 

I wish he would speak English (implies he knows how to speak English/it's possible for him to speak English, but he doesn't want to).

I wish it would stop raining. (It is raining now, and I want it to stop). * I wish you would stop smoking. 

She talks to me as if we were friends. * I got the impression that it was as if we were only at the beginning of the debate. * I was impressed with how he welcomed me, as if we were old friends, although this was our first meeting. * Sunsets were so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of heaven

Jane graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Law.

* if it had not been for / if it were not for:

If it hadn't been for the Cold War, neither Russia nor America would have been sending people into space. * I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn't been for Mother's faith and support. * If it hadn’t been for the two men who rescued me, I’d probably have drowned.

If it weren’t for the fact that he’s my father, I’d accuse him in public. * If it weren't for the fact that I exercise every day, I would still be overweight.

If it weren't for my dad, I would have dropped out of school last year. * If it weren't for you, I'd have given up long ago. * If it weren't for me, you'd be in trouble now. 

But for the traffic, I would have been here an hour ago. (The traffic was very heavy – if it weren’t for the traffic, I’d have been here an hour ago.) * They would have been badly injured but for the fact that they were wearing seat belts. (They were wearing seat belts – if it weren’t for the fact that they were wearing seat belts, they would have been badly injured.)

We use object pronouns after but (me, you, him, us, etc.) even in subject position:
No one but him would get a job like that. *  Everybody but me has paid. * Everybody but / except you will be going on the trip. * Tell me more about how much everybody but you is wrong.

In formal situations, we can use subject pronouns after but:

Everyone but she knew how the drama was going to end.

Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn't that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.
 
I don't get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now there's no rehab for stupidity.

The film sounded interesting, but it turned out to be really boring.

Unfortunately it was too late for there to be any taxis / buses / open shops, so we had to walk home. *  It is important for there to be a free school for the poor children. * We waited for there to be another opportunity. * I did not expect there to be so many flowers.

One argument in favour of not smoking is that you save a lot of money!.

I was so tired last night that I fell asleep on the sofa.

Do you fancy going away for the weekend?

How often do you have your hair cut?

What annoys me about Steve is that he's always late!. * The first time you go on holiday is the test of a relationship, when you really find out if you're compatible or not. You find out what's annoying about that person, and whether or not you're willing to put up with that because you love them and you don't want to be alone.

The first time you go on holiday is the test of a relationship, when you really find out if you're compatible or not. You find out what's annoying about that person, and whether or not you're willing to put up with that because you love them and you don't want to be alone.
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The first time you go on holiday is the test of a relationship, when you really find out if you're compatible or not. You find out what's annoying about that person, and whether or not you're willing to put up with that because you love them and you don't want to be alone.
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As soon as I've read this book, I'll help you clean the car. * As soon as it stops raining, I would like to go for a walk.

Live your life as though your every act were to become an universal law (Kant)

Although the job applicant was well qualified, the interviewers found her arrogant. 

The taxi managed to arrive on time, although the traffic was very heavy.

The minister was forced to hold a press conference to deny the rumors.

Someone's taken my mobile! I clearly remember putting it on the table.

Travelling by train is considerably less stressful than driving.

Make sure you've had all the necessary injections before going into the jungle, otherwise you'll risk catching tropical diseases.

Due to the summer being so hot, sales of air-conditioners rose.

It's time he accepted the fact that he'll never make it as a rock musician. * I said to myself that it was time I left. * I was in rahab, wasn't I? It was time I adressed my drug problem. * It's time you paid that bill.* It's time I went home. * Don't you think it's time you had a haircut?

I just figured that it's time for me to start paying attention to what you try to tell me. There is a first time for everything, I guess. * It's time for me to start paying attention to what makes me happy again! *  It's time for me to start paying attention to my relationships again. *  It is time for me to do some of the things I want to do / something more daring - like sales! . My philosophy is: if not now, (then) when? What am I waiting for?

Jane hasn't got (a)round to starting his essay yet. * I meant to call you, but somehow I never got around to it. The reason I haven't been fired is  because my boss hasn't got (a)round to it yet. * I finally got (a)round to calling her yesterday. (1.to do something that / after you have intended to do it for some time / for a long time. 2. travel a lot, 3. move about)

One of these days, I will get around to making the trip to Paris. (decidirse) * Bill eventually got round to the washing-up. 

When it comes to giving advice, I can tell you a lot; when it comes to my problems, I don't know what to do.

When you get to think of having a chronic disease, the tendency is that you get to be locked down by this disease.

Being so caught up with life gets you to slow down and get your whole body stressed and tired.

One of life's pleasures is having breakfast in bed.

The hardest thing about learning English is understanding the gerund.
Gardening in the summertime is a challenge because of the heat.

Love means never having to say you're sorry.

There can be differences of opinion without there being personal differences.

There used to be a time when I believed that courtship was necessary for marriage.

There may be good, but there are no pleasant marriages.

I believe in rules. Sure I do. If there weren't any rules, how could you break them?


If there were no bad people there would be no good lawyers.

Without the oceans there would be no life on earth.

Would you like there to be a revolution in this country?
Why does there have to be an explanation? So, why does there have to be a reason for the videos? There might not be an overarching theme or theory

For there to be betrayal, there would have to have been trust first.
In order for there to be a democratic society, it is necessary to support and defend human rights.
Why look for public health issues where there is no reason for there to be any?
I expected there to be more discussion.

I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding.

I felt it was time for there to be a document of what we sound like now.