FLASH CARD 22

Question 1

Do you wanna (informal phrase)

1. Do you wanna grab some coffee after work and catch up?
2. If you’re free this weekend, do you wanna go hiking with us?
3. Do you wanna try that new restaurant downtown for dinner tonight?

Answer 1

Daily useful contexts:
1. Do you wanna grab a coffee sometime this week?

2. Do you wanna join me for a movie tonight?
3. Do you wanna try cooking a new recipe together?

Question 2

I have a little time (phrase)

1. I have a little time before my next meeting, so I’ll answer your questions now.
2. If you want to talk, I have a little time this afternoon to catch up.
3. I have a little time on the weekend to help you move your furniture.

Answer 2

Daily useful contexts:
1. I have a little time before my next meeting, want to chat?

2. I have a little time today to catch up—how about you?
3. I have a little time this weekend; any plans?

Question 3

show up (phrasal verb); /ʃoʊ ʌp/

1. He didn’t show up for the meeting, so we had to start without him.
2. We were surprised when so many people showed up at the party.
3. Make sure to show up on time for your job interview tomorrow.

Answer 3

Meaning: to arrive at a place, especially for an event or meeting.

Synonym: arrive
Antonym: disappear

Daily useful contexts:
1. He didn’t show up for the meeting this morning.

2. I hope you show up on time for the interview.
3. A lot of people show up early for the concert.

Question 3

feel horrible about (verb phrase)

1. I always feel horrible about missing my family’s special occasions because of work.
2. She feels horrible about forgetting her friend’s birthday last week.
3. They feel horrible about the mistake they made on the project and want to fix it.

Answer 3

Daily useful contexts:
1. I feel horrible about missing your birthday party.

2. She feels horrible about forgetting to call her friend back.
3. They felt horrible about the mistake in the report.

Question 4

buried in (phrasal verb)

1. My father is buried in Ho Chi Minh City, so we visit his grave every year.
2. Since she’s buried in her hometown, the family holds a memorial service there.
3. They took great care of the cemetery where their ancestors are buried in.

Answer 4

Daily useful contexts:
1. I’m buried in work this week and barely have time to relax.

2. She’s buried in emails and can’t catch up.
3. They were buried in snow after the big storm last night.

Question 5

I’m sorry to hear that (phrase)

1. I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling unwell; let me know if I can help.
2. She said, “I’m sorry to hear that” when I told her about my car accident.
3. When he lost his job, many friends told him, “I’m sorry to hear that.”

Answer 5

Daily useful contexts:
1. I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling sick. Get well soon!

2. I’m sorry to hear that your trip got canceled.
3. I’m sorry to hear that things didn’t go as planned.

Question 6

Why weren’t you there? (question phrase)

1. Why weren’t you there at the meeting yesterday? We needed your input.
2. I called you twice—why weren’t you there when I arrived?
3. Everyone came to the party except you. Why weren’t you there?

Answer 6

Daily useful contexts:
1. Why weren’t you there at the meeting yesterday?

2. I called you twice—why weren’t you there to answer?
3. Why weren’t you there when we needed your help?

Question 7

But it’s not a problem (phrase)

1. I forgot to bring the documents, but it’s not a problem because I have them on my phone.
2. You’re late, but it’s not a problem; we haven’t started the meeting yet.
3. If you need more time to finish, but it’s not a problem, just let me know.

Answer 7

Daily useful contexts:
1. Why weren’t you there at the meeting yesterday?

2. I called you twice—why weren’t you there to answer?
3. Why weren’t you there when we needed your help?

Question 8

We were both afraid (phrase)

1. We were both afraid of getting lost on the hiking trail, so we stayed close together.
2. During the thunderstorm, we were both afraid the power might go out.
3. When the dog barked loudly, we were both afraid it might be dangerous.

Answer 8

Daily useful contexts:
1. We were both afraid to speak up during the meeting.

2. We were both afraid of failing the test but gave it our best shot.
3. When the storm hit, we were both afraid but stayed calm together.

Question 9

fade out (phrasal verb); /feɪd aʊt/

1. The colors on the old painting started to fade out after years of sunlight exposure.
2. The music slowly faded out at the end of the concert, leaving a quiet room.
3. His memory of the event began to fade out as time passed.

Answer 9

Meaning: to gradually disappear, become less visible, or lose strength over time.

Synonym: diminish
Antonym: appear

Daily useful contexts:
1. The music started to fade out at the end of the song.

2. His smile began to fade out when he heard the bad news.
3. The colors of the old photo have faded out over time.

Question 10

walked around (phrasal verb)

1. I walked around the city for a couple of days to explore the local shops and parks.
2. She walked around the neighborhood to get some fresh air and clear her mind.
3. They walked around the museum multiple times to see all the exhibits carefully.

Answer 10

Daily useful contexts:
1. We walked around the city for hours just exploring.

2. She walked around the park to clear her mind.
3. They walked around the mall looking for the perfect gift.

Question 11

plastic waste (noun phrase)

1. In many cities, plastic waste piles up on the streets and causes pollution.
2. Recycling programs aim to reduce plastic waste to protect the environment.
3. Using reusable bags helps decrease the amount of plastic waste we produce every day.
4. In Vietnam, they use a lot of plastic waste, which harms the environment now and in the future.

Answer 11

Daily useful contexts:
1. Environment pollution is getting worse in big cities due to traffic and factories.

2. The government is taking steps to reduce environment pollution by banning plastic bags.
3. Students discussed the causes and effects of environment pollution in their science project.

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Question 12

most people, myself included, just (phrase)

1. Most people, myself included, just want to find a balance between work and life.
2. When it comes to healthy eating, most people, myself included, just try to make better choices step by step.
3. Most people, myself included, just prefer relaxing at home after a long day.

Answer 12

Daily useful contexts:
1. Most people, myself included, just want a little peace and quiet after a long day.
2. Most people, myself included, just try to do their best with what they have.
3. Most people, myself included, just scroll through their phones before going to bed.

Question 13

Have you ever spent (question phrase)

1. Have you ever spent a night camping under the stars?
2. Have you ever spent a whole day exploring a new city on foot?
3. Have you ever spent money on something and later regretted it?

Answer 13

Daily useful contexts:
1. Have you ever spent a night camping in the mountains?
2. Have you ever spent the whole day without checking your phone?
3. Have you ever spent time in another country for more than a month?

Question 14

but not the process (phrase)

1. I like the final result of the project, but not the process of doing all the paperwork.
2. She enjoys cooking delicious meals, but not the process of cleaning up afterward.
3. They appreciated the outcome of the renovation, but not the process that took so long.
   (Họ đánh giá cao kết quả của việc cải tạo, nhưng không thích quá trình kéo dài lâu như vậy.)

Answer 14

Daily useful contexts:
1. I enjoy the results, but not the process of working out every day.
2. He likes having a clean house, but not the process of cleaning it.
3. She loves the finished painting, but not the process of creating it.

Question 15

I saw the people that do (phrase)

1. I saw the people that do the cleaning every morning working hard before anyone else arrived.
2. Yesterday, I saw the people that do the repairs fixing the broken window in our office.
3. At the event, I saw the people that do the organizing managing everything smoothly behind the scenes.

Answer 15

Daily useful contexts:
1. I saw the people that do the landscaping for our neighborhood.
2. I saw the people that do volunteer work every weekend.
3. I saw the people that do the renovations inside the building.

Question 16

I don’t care (phrase)

1. When they argued about the movie, I just said, “I don’t care,” because it didn’t matter to me.
2. She told me she lost the keys, but I honestly don’t care since it wasn’t my problem.
3. Sometimes, I don’t care about small mistakes as long as the work gets done on time.

Answer 16

Daily useful contexts:
1. I don’t care what movie we watch—just pick one.
2. I don’t care if it’s raining, I’m still going for a walk.
3. I don’t care what they say, I’m proud of my decision.

Question 17

I actually enjoy the process of (phrase)

1. I actually enjoy the process of cooking because it helps me relax after a busy day.
2. Even though it’s challenging, I actually enjoy the process of learning a new language.
3. She said she actually enjoys the process of organizing events, from planning to execution.

Answer 17

Daily useful contexts:
1. I actually enjoy the process of learning something new from scratch.
2. I actually enjoy the process of organizing and cleaning my space.
3. I actually enjoy the process of cooking, even if it takes a while.

Question 18

It’s not really my style (phrase)

1. Thanks for the invitation, but going to loud parties isn’t really my style.
2. I tried that spicy dish once, but it’s not really my style to eat very hot food.
3. She wears bright colors, but dark and simple clothes are not really my style.

Answer 18

Daily useful contexts:
1. I appreciate the gift, but it’s not really my style.
2. That kind of music is popular, but it’s not really my style.
3. I tried the outfit on, but it’s not really my style.

Question 19

Well! You should (phrase)

1. Well! You should try the new café downtown; their coffee is amazing.
2. Well! You should take a break if you’ve been working for hours without rest.
3. Well! You should call your parents more often—they’d love to hear from you.

Answer 19

Daily useful contexts:
1. Well! You should come with us next time—it was fun!
2. Well! You should try this restaurant, their food is amazing.
3. Well! You should definitely watch that movie, it’s worth it.