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How to use 'the thing is' - chunks - informal conversation in English
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黃巧蓁 posted on 2025/05/14Ever get stuck trying to explain something in English? This video dives into the super useful conversational chunk 'the thing is' and its variations, perfect for making your informal chats sound more natural! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday and even business conversations, helping you speak more fluently.
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US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
A1TOEIC
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US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
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UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEIC
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US /ˈnetɪv/
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UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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