General English A2 · Lesson 7A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
hoping something uncertain works out
still a possibility, not yet an arrangement
deadline framing — 'I'll have finished by December.'
100% certain — 'I'll definitely be there.'
promises and firm commitments
hoping something works out
already-decided plans with dates/tickets/arrangements
think about several possible next chapters at the same time
soft prediction based on intuition
written down as an arrangement — a real plan
informal — it's likely to happen
still undecided, could go either way
decide as we go, not now
uncertain, half-formed ideas about the future
the change of tense reflects a change of reality — quietly
a calm moment for honest personal reflection
informal way to say 'likely to happen'
around 50% — 'I might possibly move.'
around 80% — 'I'll probably say yes.' (before will/won't)
polite refusal or soft negative prediction
begin as a small, undecided possibility
metaphor for ideas we keep but never take out
informal way to say 'undecided'
polite way to say 'maybe, don't push me'
friendly way to admit uncertainty — 'Who knows? Maybe.'