1. I'm about to
go to work.
to be about to
VERB
2. According to
the police the criminal was drunk.
according to SB
to be drunk
drunken + noun
3. It suddenly
began to rain.
It began to rain
all of a sudden.
4. Do you have a
dog?
As a matter of fact, I do.
As a matter of fact, I have 3 dogs.
5. As far as I know, yes.
A: Has he ever been arrested?
B: Not as far as I know.
6. as soon as possible / ASAP
as soon as you can
Call me as soon as you get
home
I'll call you as soon as I finish my homework.
7. as well = too
8. as well as = and
Bring a towel as well as your swim suit.
9. He wants 1
million yen for his used car.
to be better off
V-ing
You’re better
off buying a new car.
10. He’s better
off now than he was last year.
He is in a
better position than before. = He is better off.
You are better off
Ving.
The streets are
really crowded today. You shouldn’t drive.
You’re better off
taking the subway.
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