Common English Expressions Explained

The video tutorial introduces common English expressions not typically found in textbooks. It explains expressions like 'Long Time No See', '24/7', 'Beat Around the Bush', 'Sick and Tired', 'Back and Forth', 'What's the Catch', 'Give Me a Hand', 'What a Small World', 'Come On', and 'Fat Chance'. Each expression is defined, and examples are provided to illustrate their usage in everyday conversation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these expressions to enhance communication skills.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Advanced grammar rules

• English literature

• Business communication

• Common English expressions

What does the expression 'Long time no see' imply?

• You are angry with someone

• You are meeting someone every day

• You have not seen someone for a long time

• You are avoiding someone

How is '24/7' often used in conversation?

• To exaggerate constant activity

• To indicate a specific time

• To describe a holiday

• To refer to a weekend

What does 'Beat around the bush' mean?

• To speak directly

• To avoid the main topic

• To plant trees

• To hunt animals

When someone says they are 'sick and tired', what do they mean?

• They are bored

• They are sleepy

• They are physically ill

• They are fed up with something

In what context is 'Back and forth' used?

• To describe a journey

• To show hard work or effort

• To indicate indecisiveness

• To describe a dance move

What does 'What's the catch?' suggest?

• It is a sports term

• There is a hidden problem

• Everything is perfect

• There is a fish involved

What does 'Give me a hand' mean?

• To wave goodbye

• To lend assistance

• To shake hands

• To applaud

When someone says 'What a small world', what are they expressing?

• A comment on geography

• A desire to travel

• Disappointment

• Surprise at a coincidence

What does 'Come on' mean when used to encourage someone?

• To stop

• To hurry up

• To relax

• To go away