Making a case or arguing a point 105I would like to have that job. Still, it would be very difficult for me to move to another city to
be able to do it. (I probably wouldn’t accept it if they offered it to me.)
It would be very difficult for me to move to another city to be able to take that job. Still, I
would like to have it. (I would probably accept it if they offered it to me.)On the other hand can be used for the same purpose.I would love to move to a place with a better climate. On the other hand, my whole family
lives here. (I’ll probably stay here.)
My whole family lives here. On the other hand, I would love to move to a place with a better
climate. (I might move.)Since
Since has a number of meanings. It can indicate the beginning of a time period that extends
to now.I haven’t seen my uncle since last Friday.
They’ve been living in their new house since June.In the example conversation since means because, indicating convenience.I can take you home, since your house isn’t far from mine.
Since you came early, you can help me finish setting up for the party.Yikes
Yikes is an expression that indicates surprise—either good or bad.You have just won a trip for two
to Hawaii.Yikes! Wait ’til I tell my husband!You are charged with driving more than
fifteen miles over the speed limit.Yikes! Wait ’til I tell my husband!Good grief
Good grief is an expression that indicates mild displeasure.More homework? Good grief, Miss Thompson, you’ve already given us a paper to write!Just sayin’...
Just sayin’... is an expression that is intended to subtly show the speaker’s desire that you con-
sider something just suggested.There’s a good movie on tonight, and I have a big flat-screen TV. Just sayin’...
It could be that you’re being a little hard on your sister. Just sayin’...I mean
I mean introduces an explanation or further comment on what was previously said.I really don’t recommend that teacher! I mean, she gives way too much homework.