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Expression #1 | To talk trash about somebody
Definition: “To say insulting things about someone”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- I heard, from a mutual friend, that he’s been talking trash about you.
- Why are you talking trash when he’s been nothing but kind to everyone?
- Stop talking trash if you can’t back up your statement.
Expression #2 | Concrete details
Definition: “A specific description of a particular item, person, or setting”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- I’m going to need concrete details before we detain him.
- A patient may need to have the research described, in concrete detail, to make his decision.
- Detectives must have concrete details of the crime to start their investigation.
Expression #3 | To hint at something
Definition: “To talk about (something) in an indirect way”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- He’s been hinting at the possibility of running for mayor.
- My son has been hinting to me about going out for ice cream.
- I tried hinting at my interests to Jane, but she’s not picking up any signals.
Expression #4 | First of all…
Definition: “Before doing anything else; at the beginning”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- First of all, let me ask you something before you make your judgment.
- First of all, I’d like to give you a little background information.
- First of all, you’d need to clean the wall before you start painting it.
Expression #5 | To change one’s mind
Definition: “Adopt a different opinion or plan”
SENTENCES [Describe the same thing in 3 different ways]
- After showing her the evidence, she changed her mind about him.
- I changed her mind after showing her the reviews of the restaurant.
- After trying to plan a trip, Joe changed his mind due to this week’s weather forecast.