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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.)

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