hoặc 
or 
It snows or rains in winter. 
Mùa đông tuyết rơi hay trời mưa. * 018 Do you cook on an electric or a gas stove? Bạn nấu bằng điện hay bằng ga? * 021 I would like some fruit or cheese. Tôi muốn hoa quả / trái cây hoặc phó mát. * 033 Black, brown or white? Đen, nâu hay là trắng? * 056 A large one or a small one? To hay là nhỏ? * 056 Do you have a match or a lighter? Bạn có diêm hoặc bật lửa không? * 076 He’ll take either the bus or the train. Anh ấy hoặc là đón xe buýt hoặc là đón tàu hỏa. * 100 He’ll come either this evening or tomorrow morning. Anh ấy hoặc là đến buổi chiều hoặc là buổi sáng ngày mai. * 100 He’s going to stay either with us or in the hotel. Anh ấy hoặc là ở chỗ chúng tôi hoặc là ở khách sạn. * 100 like: oder → →
oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ 
☊ modern ☊ hiện đại ☊ ☊ vermodern, verfaulen ☊ thối, mục ☊ ☊ oder ☊ 或者 ☊ huòzhě modern ☊ 时髦的 ☊ shí máo de vermodern, verfaulen ☊ 腐烂 ☊ fǔlàn Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217) Möchten Sie einen Gangsitz oder eine Fenstersitz? ☊ Anh muốn ghế gần đường đi hay gần cửa số? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 237) Raucher oder Nichtraucher? ☊ Hút thuốc hay không hút thuốc? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 239) Ja, ich weiß. Möchten Sie erste oder zweite Klasse? ☊ Đúng, tôi biết. Anh muốn vé hạng nhất hay hạng nhì? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 241) Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285) Könntest du mir eine Halskette oder Ohrringe mitbringen? ☊ Anh có thế lấy giúp em một sợi dây chuyền hay bông tai được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 317) Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450) Ich würde dir keine Pillen oder Antibiotikum geben. ☊ Em sẽ không đưa thuốc cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 451) Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453) Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454) Oder musst du sie dann irgendwo abholen? ☊ Hay là em phải đi nhận ở đâu đó. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 505) Sollte ich sie in schwarz, weiß, gelb, grau, blau, rot, grün oder in braun nehmen? ☊ Em nên lấy màu đen, trắng, vàng, xám, xanh da trời, đỏ, xanh lá cây hay màu nâu? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 509) Nein, ich möchte eine Spielshow oder einen richtigen Film sehen. ☊ Thôi ,em chỉ muốn xem chương trình trò chơi giải trí hoặc một bộ phim thôi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 549) Möchtest du mit mir ein Doppelbett teilen, oder sollen wir einzelne Betten nehmen? ☊ Em muốn nằm giường đôi với anh hay là chúng ta nằm giường đơn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 598) Möchtest du mit mir Skifahren gehen oder möchtest du eine Romanze? ☊ Anh muốn đi trượt tuyết cùng em hay là anh muốn một cuộc hẹn hò lãng mạn? ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 599) Das ist gut. Oder wir laufen. Laufen ist sehr gesund. ☊ Tốt. Hay chúng ta chạy đi. Chạy rất tốt mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 607) Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837) Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798) Das Licht an meinem Arbeitsplatz ist schlecht: Entweder es ist zu hell oder zu dunkel! ☊ Ánh sáng ở chỗ làm của tôi không tốt: hoặc là quá sáng hoặc quá tối! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2032) Sind Sie geschäftlich oder privat hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đến đây vì công việc hay việc cá nhân? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2387) Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
Are you for or against the death penalty? ☊ against ☊
We don't know whether he's alive or dead. ☊ alive ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
You're not leaving already, are you? ☊ already ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
modern/contemporary/American art ☊ art ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
children of above/below average intelligence ☊ average ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
You're not hungry, are you? ☊ be ☊
Ben's coming, isn't he? ☊ be ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
the benefits of modern medicine ☊ benefit ☊
bore sb: I'm not boring you, am I? ☊ bore ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
Shall we walk or go by bus? ☊ bus ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? ☊ call ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) ☊ century ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. ☊ choose ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
to clear out a drawer/room ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Tea or coffee? ☊ coffee ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
We're going to crash, aren't we? ☊ crash ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Do you live with your mum or your dad? ☊ dad ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
modern/classical dance ☊ dance ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
design sth: to design a car/a dress/an office ☊ design ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
You live in New York, don't you? ☊ do ☊
She doesn't work here, does she? ☊ do ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
classical/Elizabethan/modern, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
Shall we drive (= go there by car) or go by train? ☊ drive ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
Either he could not come or he did not want to. ☊ either ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces ☊ equivalent ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) ☊ not exactly ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
Are you for or against the proposal? ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
70% of pupils got Grade C or above. ☊ grade ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
Set the oven to a low/high/moderate heat. ☊ heat ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
ancient/medieval/modern history ☊ history ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
I'm not going to fall, am I? ☊ I ☊
I'm taller than her, aren't I? ☊ I ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? ☊ know ☊
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
early/modern/Prehistoric man ☊ man ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
Do you mean Ann Smith or Mary Smith? ☊ mean ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) ☊ minority ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
the modern industrial world ☊ modern ☊
Modern European history ☊ modern ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. ☊ modern ☊
modern art/architecture/drama/jazz ☊ modern ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
She could earn $200 a night, more or less. ☊ more or less ☊
a museum of modern art ☊ museum ☊
Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing). ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
You're new here, aren't you? ☊ new ☊
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? ☊ news ☊
Just say yes or no. ☊ no ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
Do you want one or two? ☊ one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
Is your sister older or younger than you? ☊ or ☊
Are you coming or not? ☊ or ☊
Is it a boy or a girl? ☊ or ☊
It can be black, white or grey. ☊ or ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
There were six or seven of us there. ☊ or ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
He was lying—or was he? ☊ or ☊
It'll cost €100 or so. ☊ or so ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. ☊ outline ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? ☊ pleasure ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
prefer sth: 'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' ☊ prefer ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? ☊ promise ☊
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
modern methods of pain relief ☊ relief ☊
a religious house (= a monastery or convent ) ☊ religious ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). ☊ self ☊
to send sb to prison/boarding school ☊ send ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
to host a show ☊ show ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
We stayed for an hour or so. ☊ ... or so ☊
modern industrial societies ☊ society ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
Which has spots, the leopard or the tiger? ☊ spot ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
Would you like tea or coffee? ☊ tea ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? ☊ this ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
They've had the road up (= with the surface broken or removed) to lay some pipes. ☊ up ☊
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. ☊ be up to sb ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
You used to see a lot of her, didn't you? ☊ used to ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
vote (for/against sb/sth): Did you vote for or against her? ☊ vote ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Well? Are you going to tell us or not? ☊ well ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
the ancient/modern world ☊ world ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
'Are you coming? Yes or no?' ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
You stupid idiot! ☊ you ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊