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Từ đệm và từ nối giữ cho cuộc trò chuyện trôi chảy
used to stress that what you say is true
Believe me, I tried everything I could.— Believe me, I tried everything I could.
Believe me, it's harder than it looks.— Believe me, it's harder than it looks.
one after another, without a break, in a series
She won the race three years in a row.— She won the race three years in a row.
I worked six days in a row last week.— I worked six days in a row last week.
to remember something and consider it when deciding or acting
Keep in mind that the store closes early today.— Keep in mind that the store closes early today.
Please keep in mind his feelings before you speak.— Please keep in mind his feelings before you speak.
used while thinking or checking something
Let's see, where did I put my keys?— Let's see, where did I put my keys?
Let's see if that actually works.— Let's see if that actually works.
used to give a vague or careful answer
Let's just say it didn't go well.— Let's just say it didn't go well.
Let's just say I've had better days.— Let's just say I've had better days.
informal version of anyway, used to change topic
Anyways, what time should we meet?— Anyways, what time should we meet?
Anyways, I'll talk to you later.— Anyways, I'll talk to you later.
used to move to a related final point
On that note, let's wrap up the meeting.— On that note, let's wrap up the meeting.
On that note, I should probably head home.— On that note, I should probably head home.
used to add a contrasting point after agreeing
That being said, we still have work to do.— That being said, we still have work to do.
That being said, I understand your concern.— That being said, I understand your concern.
used to give an overall judgment after thinking it through
All things considered, it went pretty well.— All things considered, it went pretty well.
All things considered, we made the right choice.— All things considered, we made the right choice.
used to introduce something obvious
Needless to say, everyone was thrilled.— Needless to say, everyone was thrilled.
Needless to say, we were exhausted.— Needless to say, we were exhausted.
used to tell someone not to worry about something or to forget it
Never mind, I found my keys.— Never mind, I found my keys.
Never mind what he said, just focus on your work.— Never mind what he said, just focus on your work.
used to introduce a surprising fact discovered later
As it turns out, he was right all along.— As it turns out, he was right all along.
As it turns out, we didn't need it.— As it turns out, we didn't need it.
used to ask the reason for something, informally
How come you didn't call me back?— How come you didn't call me back?
How come the store is closed today?— How come the store is closed today?
shorter way to introduce a surprising discovery
Turns out, the store was already closed.— Turns out, the store was already closed.
Turns out, she knew about it the whole time.— Turns out, she knew about it the whole time.
a casual greeting; also used to ask what is happening
Hey, what's up? Long time no see.— Hey, what's up? Long time no see.
What's up with you lately?— What's up with you lately?
used to say something based on what you heard, not sure yourself
Apparently, the flight got delayed again.— Apparently, the flight got delayed again.
Apparently, she quit her job last week.— Apparently, she quit her job last week.
used to say something is said to be true, without full confirmation
Supposedly, this restaurant is the best in town.— Supposedly, this restaurant is the best in town.
Supposedly, he already knew the answer.— Supposedly, he already knew the answer.
used to say the answer changes based on other factors
"Are you coming tonight?" "It depends on my work schedule."— "Are you coming tonight?" "It depends on my work schedule."
It depends on how much time we have.— It depends on how much time we have.
definitely, without doubt
I'll be there for sure this time.— I'll be there for sure this time.
I don't know for sure, but I think he left already.— I don't know for sure, but I think he left already.
used to point out a strict or precise detail
Technically, we still have five minutes left.— Technically, we still have five minutes left.
Technically, that's not against the rules.— Technically, that's not against the rules.
used to give the basic or core idea of something
Essentially, we're starting from zero again.— Essentially, we're starting from zero again.
Essentially, it's the same problem as before.— Essentially, it's the same problem as before.
now, at this point in time
I'm busy at the moment, can I call you back?— I'm busy at the moment, can I call you back?
We don't have any openings at the moment.— We don't have any openings at the moment.
during the period between two events; while waiting
Dinner will be ready soon; in the meantime, relax.— Dinner will be ready soon; in the meantime, relax.
The report is late, but in the meantime, let's plan the next step.— The report is late, but in the meantime, let's plan the next step.
used to say something is partly true
In a way, this is a blessing in disguise.— In a way, this is a blessing in disguise.
In a way, I'm relieved it's over.— In a way, I'm relieved it's over.
occasionally, not often
We go out to eat once in a while.— We go out to eat once in a while.
I still think about that trip once in a while.— I still think about that trip once in a while.
used to introduce a more significant point
More importantly, is everyone okay?— More importantly, is everyone okay?
More importantly, we still need a plan.— More importantly, we still need a plan.
occasionally, sometimes but not regularly
I visit my grandparents from time to time.— I visit my grandparents from time to time.
From time to time, she still calls me.— From time to time, she still calls me.
used to give more precise detail
More specifically, we need to fix the login page.— More specifically, we need to fix the login page.
More specifically, I meant next Tuesday.— More specifically, I meant next Tuesday.
as normally happens; like always
He was late for work, as usual.— He was late for work, as usual.
As usual, the coffee shop was crowded.— As usual, the coffee shop was crowded.
used to summarize what was said before
In short, the plan fell through.— In short, the plan fell through.
In short, we need more people.— In short, we need more people.
used to summarize something briefly
In a nutshell, the trip was a disaster.— In a nutshell, the trip was a disaster.
In a nutshell, we won the deal.— In a nutshell, we won the deal.
used to give a final summary
To sum up, sales are up this quarter.— To sum up, sales are up this quarter.
To sum up, we need to try again.— To sum up, we need to try again.
used to give a balanced or fair point of view
To be fair, he did warn us in advance.— To be fair, he did warn us in advance.
To be fair, the traffic was really bad today.— To be fair, the traffic was really bad today.
used to say you are very confident something is true
No doubt, she'll do great in the interview.— No doubt, she'll do great in the interview.
No doubt, that was the best concert ever.— No doubt, that was the best concert ever.
to attempt something, especially something new
I've never cooked Thai food, but I'll give it a try.— I've never cooked Thai food, but I'll give it a try.
Just give it a try; you might like it.— Just give it a try; you might like it.
used to say something is completely certain
Without a doubt, this is the right choice.— Without a doubt, this is the right choice.
Without a doubt, he worked the hardest.— Without a doubt, he worked the hardest.
to struggle or find something difficult
I had a hard time understanding the lecture.— I had a hard time understanding the lecture.
She's having a hard time finding a job.— She's having a hard time finding a job.
used to show frustration or annoyance
For crying out loud, just answer the phone!— For crying out loud, just answer the phone!
For crying out loud, we're going to be late.— For crying out loud, we're going to be late.
used to accept a disappointing situation calmly
Oh well, there's always next time.— Oh well, there's always next time.
Oh well, at least we tried.— Oh well, at least we tried.
something that is not worth the time spent on it
Arguing with him is a waste of time.— Arguing with him is a waste of time.
That meeting was a total waste of time.— That meeting was a total waste of time.
used to show approval when something works out
There you go, that wasn't so hard, right?— There you go, that wasn't so hard, right?
There you go, you got it on the first try.— There you go, you got it on the first try.
used right before something starts happening
Here we go, the show is about to start.— Here we go, the show is about to start.
Here we go again, another Monday.— Here we go again, another Monday.
before the necessary or expected time; in advance
We booked our hotel ahead of time.— We booked our hotel ahead of time.
Please let me know ahead of time if you can't come.— Please let me know ahead of time if you can't come.
used to move on after a pause or decision
Well then, I guess we're all set.— Well then, I guess we're all set.
Well then, let's get down to business.— Well then, let's get down to business.
very close to a deadline, at the last possible moment
He always finishes his work at the last minute.— He always finishes his work at the last minute.
We changed our plans at the last minute.— We changed our plans at the last minute.
before something happens; ahead of time
You should book tickets in advance.— You should book tickets in advance.
Thank you in advance for your help.— Thank you in advance for your help.
used to say something is still true despite what was said
All the same, I'd rather stay home tonight.— All the same, I'd rather stay home tonight.
All the same, thank you for the offer.— All the same, thank you for the offer.
used to show something happened suddenly or quickly
Next thing you know, it was already midnight.— Next thing you know, it was already midnight.
Next thing you know, we were lost.— Next thing you know, we were lost.
starting at this moment and continuing into the future
From now on, I'll try to be more organized.— From now on, I'll try to be more organized.
From now on, please arrive on time.— From now on, please arrive on time.
used to introduce the final item, which is still important
Last but not least, thank you all for coming.— Last but not least, thank you all for coming.
Last but not least, let's talk about the budget.— Last but not least, let's talk about the budget.