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1.To ask around- to ask many people the same question
I will ask around to find out who wants to go to lunch together.
2.To come across- find unexpectedly
If you come across my keys while you’re in the break room, please bring them to me.

3.To call back- to return a phone call
I called her yesterday and am waiting for her to call back.
4.To dropby- to visit briefly; to meet without making an appointment first
Drop by my office after the meeting so we can discuss this further.
5.To figure (something) out- to find the answer; to understand
The solution isn’t clear to me right now. I’ll figure it out and give you the answer later.

6.To run by/past- to discuss something with a person for his or her opinion
Please run it by Arthur. He has done this type of project before and can let you know how it should look.

7.To shop around- to compare prices for or quality of an item from different sources (similar to ask around)
Our usual supplier is expensive. Let’s shop around for a better price on the cases.”

8.To think (something) over-to consider
We have several possible plans to think over. We need another day to consider them.

9.To write up- to type on a computer, usually from a rough draft or handwritten notes; to create a complete version
After the meeting, please write up the minutes and email them to everyone so we know who will do which tasks this week.
10. To zero in on-to focus closely on
We can zero in on the candidates for this position during the interviews. Right now we can only see how talented they are on paper.”


SLANGS

1.What’s up?– Hey; what are you doing?

“Hey Tom! What’s up?”

“Not much!”

2.I feel you– I understand and empathize with you. Eg. “I feel you. That was really unfair.”
3.I Get It– I understand. Eg. “I get it now! Thank you for explaining that.”
4.Same here– I agree.

“I’m having a hard time studying for this exam.”

“Same here.”

5.My bad– My mistake. Eg. “My bad! I didn’t mean to do that.”
6.You bet– Certainly; you’re welcome.

“Thanks for the jacket, Tom!”

“You bet, Sally!”

7. No worries– That’s alright. Eg. “No worries about the mess. I’ll clean it up.”
8. No biggie– It’s not a problem.

“Thanks for tutoring me, Tom!”

“No biggie, Sally.”

9. No big deal– it is not a problem
10. No sweat– it is not a problem.