Daily Conversation 3

Give it to me straight

Wife	You know what David, These days phones are very cheap in the market. It is very easy to find a good phone at a low price.
Husband	Why are telling me all these things? I feel you are up to something. Give it to me straight dear.
Wife	I am sorry. I lost my phone yesterday.
Husband	Ha ha. That is why you are trying to make my mind. Don't worry. I will buy a new one for you.

you are up to something - you are planning to do something

You know what                   - listen to what I am going to tell you

Give it to me straight       - tell me directly

                                                    

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Grammar Tips.....

look / seem / appear

look / seem / appear + adjective

• She looks unhappy today.
• He seems tired.
• They appeared to be sad

look / seem  + like + noun

• You look like an idiot.
• She seems like a teacher.

 It looks / It seems  + as if / like + clause.

• It looks like it is going to rain.
• It seems as if they are not coming today. 

seem / appear to infinitive

•  The thief appears to have run away. The police can't find him.
•  I seem to have lost my way. Can you help me?

it seems / it appears that

•  It seems that I have made a mistake.
•  It appears that she is going to marry soon.