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English for Tourism & Hospitality (102) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

Some everyday expressions in English

Of course
Of course means „without any doubt‟ or „certainly‟.
 „Can I help you?‟ „Of course.‟
 „Could you get me something to drink?‟ „Of course.‟
 „Do you know what I mean?‟ „Of course.‟
Of course is also used for giving permission in a polite way.
 „May I come in?‟ „Of course you may.‟

Of course not
Of course not means „no‟.
Mark: Could you lend me 100 dollars?
Peter: Of course not.
Of course not is also used to refuse permission.
John: Can I borrow your car tonight?
Martin: Of course not. I need it.
That’s fine with me
This expression is used to say that you have no problems with something.
Mary: I‟m giving away your old shirts to some charities.
Ricky: That‟s fine with me. (= I have no problems with that.)
The expressions that‟s fine by me and that‟s okay with me also mean the same.

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