English Conversational Practice
Hello learners, did you catch up on our lesson about "Meet-Ups" in English? Today, we're going to delve into some practical English phrases for arranging and ensuring those important meetings.
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How would you translate the phrase "不见不散" into English? Is it a direct translation that foreigners understand? Let's find out with our teacher, Mr. JiMi.
Be There or Be Square
In English, the phrase "不见不散" can't be directly translated as "no see no go". However, there's a popular phrase we use, "be there or be square," which conveys the same idea. It means both parties have agreed on a time and place and will show up regardless of what happens.
For instance:
“All the biggest stars in town will be coming to the movie premiere. If you want to meet them, be there or be square.”
This is a playful way to encourage people to attend events and meet-ups.
Rain or Shine
Another phrase often used to describe a meeting that must take place regardless of circumstances is "rain or shine." This means no matter what the weather is like, the meeting will happen.
Example:
"The party will be on Tuesday, rain or shine."
See You There
A simple yet effective way to express a meeting or appointment is to say "see you there." It's a casual way of saying "we'll meet at the agreed place."
Example:
"I'm not ready yet, so you can leave without me. I'll see you there."
Meet vs Other Related Verbs
We commonly use "meet" for arranging a meeting or appointment. But there are other verbs like "encounter," "confront," and "face" that can also be used in certain contexts. Let's explore their differences:
Meet:
It's a general word used when two or more people come together from different directions.
Example:
"A week later, I met him on the street."
Encounter:
It often refers to meeting someone or something unexpectedly or by chance.
Confront:
This implies a face-to-face encounter, often used to describe facing a challenge or problem.
Learning Task for Today
After learning these phrases and sentences, it's time for our little task. We'll leave you with a question:
"We will still study English here tomorrow - ( )."
A. be there or be square
B. be here or be square
C. there or square
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