The English We Speak: You had me at...
Summary
Hosts Feifei and Georgie explain the informal English expression "you had me at," which indicates being convinced by a specific word or phrase. They provide various examples, such as being persuaded by the idea of finishing work early or visiting a cat cafe. The episode also briefly compares this phrase to similar expressions like "say less" and "I'm sold."
Topics discussed
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Introduction and host greetings
Scenario: Finishing work early
Defining the expression 'You had me at'
Examples of using the expression
Tone and similar expressions
Recap and sign-off
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