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When do we use vague language? Give me 2 reasons.
Don't need/want to give detail. Don't remember/know the exact detail. Don't feel it's necessary to give detail.
Give a vague response. "What movie do you want to see this weekend?"
eg; Whatever you want to see! I don't mind.
You don't need to rewrite the whole email - just the __ at the end.
bit
We usually buy our bread, eggs, milk, basic ___ like that, from the supermarket.
stuff/things
Kevin just got one of those ___ that helps with his posture.
things
Rosa: Do you think the meeting will finish late? Enri: Hmm, ______. We've got a lot to discuss.
late-ish
Rob: It's time. Is everything ready? Jenny: ____. I just need to put the flowers on the table.
-ish
Peter didn't sell a lot of tickets for the concert. Only 20 people came at ___.
most
Where do you wanna go for coffee?
eg; Anywhere where there are some croissants! I need a croissant!
How do you want to get from the airport to the hotel?
eg; However you want... but the bus would preobably be the cheapest option.
Where shall we sit? Inside or outside? (in a café?)
eg; Wherever you like! I don't mind.
We need to tidy our desks, there's _________ everywhere!
stuff
What's the name of the ________ that you use to turn a fried egg?
thing
The ______ at the end of the movie was so sad, I couldn't watch it.
bit
Are you angry with her? Well.... _________________ , but I'll get over it I suppose.
-ish / angry-ish
