English Grammar

Business Expressions accept an offer We accepted Peter's offer to join us. bean counter I asked my bean counter for advice. boys in the backroom The boys in the backroom told us that the factory will close next year. bigwig Some of the bigwigs came to see our factory. fill the bill Punching an arrogant editor might just fill the bill go belly up Unfortunately, one of the biggest companies in our country has been gone belly up recently.

    PHRASAL VERB MEANING EXAMPLE turn on to start a machine or device Could you please turn the TV on? turn off to stop a machine or device from working/performing turn up to increase the volume turn down to lower the volume turn into to change into something different. To transform. turn in to submit something All students are expected to turn in their homework on the due date.

1. lie - (v.) - to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone 2. lie – (v.) -    to be on a horizontal position   3. lay -   - (v.) – put down - to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose Examples: 1. He laid the tray down on the table. 2. He lies awake at night , worrying .   3. The river lies 30 km to the south. 4. Peter lied that he had a car accident yesterday.