4 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPOKEN ENGLISH Do you want to speak English easily and well? In this lesson, we'll help you improve your spoken English with some really useful expressions. For example, "Tom went missing during the rainstorm last night, but luckily, he was found ▲ . " Best of all, Americans use them a lot. They are really useful! OK? Let's start! | |
Bright and early If you get up "bright and early", you get up very early in the morning. Example: I like to get up bright and early every day on holiday so I can go for a swim before breakfast.
| Fair and square If something such as a game or decision is "fair and square", it's honest and fair. Example: I think I won that game fair and square, even though Mark would probably disagree with that.
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Alive and well If someone is "alive and well", they're finally safe after being in danger. Example: I'm pleased to report that the missing climbers are all alive and well.
| First and foremost We use "first and foremost" before we refer to the most important part of something; it's like saying "most importantly". Example: First and foremost, I'd like to thank everybody for all their help.
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