Basic English vs. Slang: Everyday Expressions

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Basic English	Slang
In a smillar situation.	In the same boat.
To work late.	Burn the midnight oil.
Feel uncomfortable.	To be fish out of water.
I really want to.	I’m dying to.
Choose what you want.	To take your pick.
If necessory.	If need be.
Can you help me?	Can you give me hand?
I need to study.	I have gotta hit the books.
To drive.	To hit the road.

1. Basic English: In a similar situation.

   - Slang: In the same boat.

   - Sentence: "Don't worry; we're all in the same boat when it comes to dealing with difficult clients."

2. Basic English: To work late.

   - Slang: Burn the midnight oil.

   - Sentence: "I have to burn the midnight oil tonight to finish this report before the deadline."

3. Basic English: Feel uncomfortable.

   - Slang: To be a fish out of water.

   - Sentence: "At the fancy party, I felt like a fish out of water; everyone seemed so sophisticated."

4. Basic English: I really want to.

   - Slang: I’m dying to.

   - Sentence: "I’m dying to go to the concert tonight; it's going to be amazing!"

5. Basic English: Choose what you want.

   - Slang: To take your pick.

   - Sentence: "Feel free to take your pick from the menu; everything here is delicious."

6. Basic English: If necessary.

   - Slang: If need be.

   - Sentence: "We can reschedule the meeting if need be; just let me know."

7. Basic English: Can you help me?

   - Slang: Can you give me a hand?

   - Sentence: "I'm moving this weekend; can you give me a hand with the heavy lifting?"

8. Basic English: I need to study.

   - Slang: I've gotta hit the books.

   - Sentence: "Sorry, I can't hang out tonight; I've gotta hit the books for tomorrow's exam."

9. Basic English: To drive.

   - Slang: To hit the road.

   - Sentence: "I'll hit the road early tomorrow morning to avoid traffic on the way to the airport."