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2020.06.16 11:08

Hello everyone!

My English tip for today is on the phrase “lighten

up.” “lighten up” means relax-don’t take things so seriously.

For example: My friend wouldn’t smile all day today because there was a quiz in math later, she really needs to lighten up!

I hope you found this helpful! Thanks guys!
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  • Lina 2020.06.16 11:16

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    could be replaced by take easy?

  • Daniel 2020.06.16 11:20

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    @Ben thanks for sharing Engliah tips. I have a question. Why does "there was" (past tenese) and then "later" (future expression) ?

  • Ben 2020.06.16 11:22

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    @Lina I think you mean “take it easy” they are very similar but “take it easy” means relax - slow down - don’t be so aggressive - be more laid back.

  • Lina 2020.06.16 11:25

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    @Ben ahhh got it thank you💕

  • Ben 2020.06.16 11:29

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    @Daniel “was” is what makes “there was” past tense. Think of it like Was = past tense Is = present tense Will be = future tense Later is a little different - means simply after the time noted in the subject matter in the sentence. For example - Ben: Sarah I thought you had your dentist appointment all morning yesterday? Sarah: no I had my meeting first - the dentist appointment was later In this context the dentist appointment was still yesterday so in the past and we know this based off the usage of the word “was” before the word “later”

  • Sandy 2020.06.16 11:32

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    wow

  • Afrizal pramudyan 2020.06.16 11:46

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    this is very useful for those who are learning English like me

  • Ben 2020.06.16 12:02

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    @Afrizal pramudyan happy time hear that!☺️

  • Ashley Li 2020.06.16 12:45

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    Lighten up! It's just a joke. Thanks Ben!😃

  • Daniel 2020.06.16 13:23

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    Could "Because there will be a test in math later" be possible? Due to at the time you say it the test is not taken yet.

  • Kylie 2020.06.16 13:53

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    🍀

  • Ben 2020.06.16 14:13

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    @Ashley Li perfect!

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