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    1. Would/do you mind is used to politely ask for permission or request that someone do something, while also being used angrily. 2. The document defines the terms "make believe" and "make-believe", explaining they refer to pretending or imagining something is true when it is not. 3. Phrases like "I tell you what" and "Would you care for a..." are examined, explaining their uses to suggest or offer something, or to emphasize a statement.

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    1. Would/do you mind is used to politely ask for permission or request that someone do something, while also being used angrily. 2. The document defines the terms "make believe" and "make-believe", explaining they refer to pretending or imagining something is true when it is not. 3. Phrases like "I tell you what" and "Would you care for a..." are examined, explaining their uses to suggest or offer something, or to emphasize a statement.

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    Idioms List 12-10-10

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    1. Would/do you mind is used to politely ask for permission or request that someone do something, while also being used angrily. 2. The document defines the terms "make believe" and "make-believe", explaining they refer to pretending or imagining something is true when it is not. 3. Phrases like "I tell you what" and "Would you care for a..." are examined, explaining their uses to suggest or offer something, or to emphasize a statement.

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    1. would/do you mind...?

    a) used to politely ask someone's permission


    would you mind if
    Would you mind if I opened the window?
    Would you mind if I came with you?
    I'll have to leave early, do you mind?
    b) used to politely ask someone to do something
    would you mind doing something?
    Would you mind waiting outside?
    'Do you want me to carry this bag for you?' 'Would you mind?'
    c) used to angrily ask or tell someone to do something
    would you mind doing something?
    Would you mind telling me what you're doing in here?
    Would you mind shutting up for a minute?

    2. The big house


    Jail; prison

    3. Make believe (verb)


    to pretend or imagine that something is true when it is not:
    I tried to make believe she was happy, but knew deep down it wasn't true.

    Make-believe [noun; uncountable]


    when you imagine or pretend that something is real or true:
    He seems to be living in a world of make-believe.
    children in the middle of a make-believe adventure

    4. I/I'll tell you what


    also tell you what
    a) used when you are suggesting or offering something:
    I tell you what - let's have a picnic in the park.
    b) American English used in order to emphasize what you are really saying:
    I tell you what, I'm not looking forward to standing up in court tomorrow.
    5. (Would you) care for a . . . . ?
    Would you like a . . . . ?

    Care for some coffee?

    Care for another piece of pie?

    6. Knack informal
    1 [singular] a natural skill or ability [↪ talent]
    knack for doing something
    Some people seem to have a knack for making money.

    7. You never know


    spoken used to say that something which seems unlikely may happen:
    Try it! You never know, you might be lucky.
    8. Sure
    American English informal
    used to emphasize a statement:
    It sure is hot out here.
    I sure hope they get there all right.

    9. Be on your toes
    or He’s on his toes
    to make sure that someone is ready for anything that might happen:
    They do random checks to keep workers on their toes.

    10. Right off the bat


    American English (=immediately, without having to think carefully)

    Kay answered right off the bat.


    He said yes right off the bat.

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