"HAVE" expressions to sound natural in English - Learn new vocabulary!
Summary
TLDRIn this informative and engaging vocabulary lesson, the instructor Arnel introduces 11 common and useful expressions involving the word 'have'. Starting with 'have a lot on your plate' to describe being busy, the lesson covers a range of idiomatic uses such as 'have mixed feelings', 'have it both ways', and 'have a knack for something'. Each expression is explained with a definition and contextual examples, helping learners to understand and apply them in conversation. The lesson also touches on phrases like 'have a feeling', 'have the nerve to', 'have a big mouth', 'have a soft spot for', and 'have butterflies in your stomach'. Concluding with 'you have my word', the video promises a test for viewers to assess their comprehension and encourages interaction by asking for their scores in the comments.
Takeaways
- 📚 The video is a vocabulary lesson focused on teaching 11 common and useful expressions with the word 'have'.
- 🧑💻 Arnel, the presenter, uses the context of working at a graphic design company with multiple responsibilities to introduce the expressions.
- 🍽️ 'To have a lot on your plate' means being very busy with many responsibilities.
- 😕 'To have mixed feelings' refers to experiencing both happiness and unhappiness about something simultaneously.
- 🤔 'To have something both ways' implies getting a positive outcome from two different aspects, which is often not possible.
- 🤹♂️ 'To have a knack for something' indicates possessing a special skill or talent in a particular area.
- 🤯 'I have a feeling' or 'I have the feeling that' expresses a thought based on emotions rather than logic.
- 😰 'To have the nerve to do something' means being bold enough to do something that may be considered rude or inappropriate.
- 💭 'To have a big mouth' is a metaphor for someone who gossips or cannot keep secrets.
- ❤️ 'To have a soft spot for something' means having a particular fondness or vulnerability towards someone or something.
- 🦋 'To have butterflies in your stomach' describes the feeling of being both excited and nervous about an upcoming event.
- 🤞 'You have my word' is a promise or assurance that something will be done or kept confidential.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the lesson provided by Arnel?
-The main focus of the lesson is to teach 11 common and useful expressions related to the word 'have'.
What does the expression 'have a lot on your plate' mean?
-The expression 'have a lot on your plate' means that someone is very busy and has many responsibilities.
What is the definition of 'mixed feelings' according to the transcript?
-'Mixed feelings' refers to the state of being happy and unhappy about something at the same time.
What does the phrase 'to have something both ways' imply?
-The phrase 'to have something both ways' implies getting something positive from both sides of a situation.
What does it mean to 'have a knack for something'?
-To 'have a knack for something' means to have a special skill or talent in a particular area.
What is the meaning of 'I have a feeling' in the context of the lesson?
-'I have a feeling' indicates a thought or belief based on emotions rather than logical reasoning.
What does the expression 'to have the nerve to do something' convey?
-The expression 'to have the nerve to do something' means being brave enough to say or do something that might be considered rude or inappropriate.
What is the implication of someone 'having a big mouth'?
-A person 'having a big mouth' implies that they gossip and share information that should be kept secret.
What does 'to have a soft spot for something' signify?
-'To have a soft spot for something' signifies a strong liking for someone or something, to the point of being a bit vulnerable.
What is the feeling described by 'to have butterflies in your stomach'?
-'To have butterflies in your stomach' describes a feeling of excitement and nervousness about an upcoming event.
What assurance does the phrase 'you have my word' provide?
-'You have my word' is a promise or guarantee that something will be done or will happen as stated.
Outlines
😀 Common Expressions with 'Have'
This paragraph introduces a vocabulary lesson focused on expressions using the word 'have'. The instructor, Arnel, plans to teach 11 common phrases and encourages viewers to take a test at the end to assess their understanding. The paragraph sets the scene with Arnel working for a graphic design company, managing multiple projects and a conference, which illustrates the phrase 'to have a lot on your plate'. It also introduces the phrase 'to have mixed feelings', explaining its meaning through Arnel's job situation and providing an example of workplace policy that elicits mixed reactions.
🤔 Expressions Involving Emotions and Abilities
The second paragraph delves into expressions related to emotions and personal abilities. It starts with 'to have something both ways', explaining the impossibility of enjoying all benefits simultaneously, using work hours and salary as an example. The paragraph continues with 'to have a knack for something', emphasizing a natural skill or talent, particularly in multitasking. It also explores 'I have a feeling', which conveys a sense of intuition or emotion-led belief, and introduces the concept of 'gut feeling', an instinctive and unexplained strong belief about something. The paragraph touches on the importance of phrasal verbs and prepositions in English, providing examples to illustrate their use.
😡 Confrontational Phrases and Personal Preferences
This paragraph discusses phrases that involve confrontation or personal preferences. 'To have the nerve to do something' is defined as the audacity to perform a rude or inappropriate action, illustrated with an example of a colleague's presumptuous request. The expression 'to have a big mouth' is explained as a tendency to gossip or reveal secrets. The paragraph also covers 'to get along with someone', a phrasal verb indicating a harmonious relationship, and notes the British English equivalent 'get on'. It concludes with 'to have a soft spot for something', which describes a strong liking that makes one vulnerable, using personal and familial examples to clarify the concept.
😨 Expressions of Anxiety and Promise
The final paragraph addresses expressions of anxiety and the act of making a promise. 'To have butterflies in your stomach' is introduced to describe the feeling of nervous excitement, with examples ranging from public speaking to job interviews. The paragraph wraps up with 'you have my word', which signifies a promise or guarantee, contextualized within a work scenario where a report must be delivered by a certain time. The paragraph ends with a light-hearted note, as the instructor prepares to film another video, promising new content to the viewers.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡have
💡lot on your plate
💡mixed feelings
💡have it both ways
💡knack
💡I have a feeling
💡gut feeling
💡have the nerve
💡have a big mouth
💡soft spot
💡butterflies in your stomach
💡have my word
Highlights
Introduction to the vocabulary lesson on the word 'have'.
Explanation of 'have' with different subjects like he, she, or it.
Invitation to take a test at the end of the lesson to assess understanding.
Illustration of the phrase 'have a lot on your plate' with a graphic design job example.
Definition of 'have mixed feelings' and its application in a work context.
Clarification of the term 'mandatory' in relation to a break policy.
Expression 'have something both ways' with the impossibility of balancing work hours and salary.
Introduction of the phrase 'have a knack for something' and its pronunciation.
Explanation of 'I have a feeling' as an emotional thought process.
Description of 'a gut feeling' as an instinctual response.
Use of 'have the nerve to do something' in a situation involving rudeness.
Definition of 'have a big mouth' as someone who gossips.
Explanation of 'get along' as a phrasal verb for having a good relationship.
Introduction of 'have a soft spot for something' indicating a fondness that makes one vulnerable.
Expression 'have butterflies in your stomach' to describe a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Promise assurance with the phrase 'you have my word'.
Engagement with the audience by asking for their test scores in the comments.
Transcripts
When we think about the word, have, we often think about grammar. But today
is a vocabulary lesson. I'm going to teach you 11 common and useful expressions you
can use. Mini reminder: If your subject is he, she, or it. Use, has. Remember that.
If you want to see how comfortable you feel with these expressions, you can take the test at the
end of this lesson. There will be 11 questions, can you please let me know your score in the comments
below? Did you get 11 correct out of 11? Maybe 8 correct out of 11? Let me know. My name is
Arnel, let's start. Let's imagine I work for a graphic design company. Graphic design is when
you make images or text in a really artistic way. Maybe for an ad or a company logo, something like
that. So let's just say I work for a graphic design company. I am currently working on
four projects for four different clients. I'm also responsible for organizing a conference
at the Hilton hotel next Wednesday. I'm really busy, I have a lot on my plate. Number one: To have a lot
on your plate. Definition: You are really busy, you have a lot of responsibilities. You know this is a
plate, so you can imagine if you have a lot on a plate, you have a lot to do. Let's do another
example: I wish I could help you but I have a lot on my plate. Right, you know, I have mixed feelings
about my job. Number two: To have mixed feelings. Definition: You are happy and unhappy about
something at the same time. So, I'm happy because I love my job, but I'm unhappy because the workload
is too much. I usually have to take my work home with me in the evenings just to get everything
done. People at work have mixed feelings about the new mandatory break policy. Mandatory means
obligatory, you must. So the policy says you must take your breaks. People have mixed feelings. I
mean on one hand, they have to take a break, that's really nice. But on the other hand, they might not
always think it's convenient if they're in the middle of something, and some people like to work
through their break so they can go home earlier. But now they can't, so, mixed feelings. You know in
the perfect world I would only work 20 hours a week and have a high salary. But I can't have
it both ways. Number three: To have something both ways. Well, definition: You get something positive
from both sides. So I can't have it both ways here, I can't only work 20 hours a week and have a high
salary. I can't seem to save any money. Well, you do spend a lot, you can't have it both ways. How
can you expect to do well on your exams if you go out every night? You can't have it both ways. And go
out is a great phrasal verb, here it means: You do something fun in the evening. Maybe, go to a club,
you go dancing, you go to a restaurant. You can't go out every night and do well on your exams.
And you can see with this expression, we normally use can't. You can't have it both ways. So I'm
busy, you know that, but the good thing is I have a knack for multitasking. Number four: To have a
knack for something. Notice the pronunciation, the K is silent. Definition: You have a special skill
or talent. And multitasking is when you can do lots of things at the same time.
My aunt has a knack for finding great deals. I wish, I wish I had a knack for
languages. And because for is a preposition, don't
forget it can either be followed by a noun or a gerund, that ING form.
So, I have a knack for multitasking, that's probably why the boss gives me so many
projects. Well, to be honest, I have a feeling it's because I never say no. Can you do this?
Yes. Can you do that? Yes, of course. Number five: I have a feeling, or I have the feeling that -
plus subject, verb. Here, we mean you think with your emotions. Sometimes we don't think with our
brain. I have a feeling that Jessica doesn't like me. Do you ever have the feeling that someone is
watching you? So, we can have a feeling or we can say to have a gut feeling. A gut feeling, plus that,
plus subject verb. Or, we can say a gut feeling to plus verb. Okay, this part is your gut. We're
thinking about the stomach/bowel area. Sometimes you get a really strong feeling there, right? So,
definition: If you have a gut feeling, you have a strong feeling about something, but you
can't explain why. It's kind of like an instinct. I have a gut feeling that everything is going to go
wrong today. Do I have any evidence for this? Nope, it's just a really strong feeling. While driving,
Brian had a gut feeling to take a different route. And you can see when we have a gut feeling we're
normally talking about fear or worry. Right, back to work. You can see my desk is just piled with
work. One of my colleagues, Millie, had the nerve to ask me to get her coffee. Number seven: To have the
nerve to do something. Definition to be brave enough to say something rude or inappropriate.
You don't care that what you say might be rude or inappropriate. I mean, in this situation, Millie's
not my boss. She can see I'm busy, I can't believe she had the nerve to ask me to get her coffee.
You were late for the meeting. Um, you sent me a message that said the meeting was at 11:30,
when it was actually at 11:15. Sorry, you should be more responsible and know when things are
happening. You sent me the wrong information and now
you have the nerve to tell me to be more responsible? He has the nerve to call me a
liar! You can see with this expression there's a little bit of anger. Well, in this clip there's
a lot of anger. But there is anger there. I have to be careful what I tell Millie, she has a big mouth.
Number eight: To have a big mouth. And we don't mean you literally have a big mouth. We mean someone
gossips, they tell people things they should keep secret. Millie has a big mouth, I can't tell her anything
personal. Be careful what you say around Max, he has a big mouth. Well, it's not easy
to get along with Millie. Get along is a phrasal verb, it means two people have
a good relationship. For example: I get along with everybody, or I don't get along with Dan.
And just a mini note, get along is a phrasal verb in American English. In British English you'll
normally hear: get on. But they mean the same thing. So, it's not easy to get along with Millie, but I
know she has a soft spot for anything related to cats. To have a soft spot for something, definition:
You like someone or something very much. But I need to be more specific, you like something so it makes
you a little bit vulnerable. Millie has a soft spot for anything related to cats. Frank has four kids,
but he has a soft spot for his youngest daughter, he can't say no to her. He's a bit vulnerable when
it comes to his youngest daughter. Do you have a soft spot for anything? I have a soft spot for this
guy. This is my son's, this is my son's hamster. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, if I'm working. If my
son brings me this hamster I stop what I'm doing. I'm like, awww. I become a little bit vulnerable.
Anyway, if I need Millie's help I'll ask her something about her cats, or I'll bring her a
cat-shaped cookie. Then she becomes really helpful, it works every time. Strategy. Remember earlier
in this lesson I said: I'm also responsible for organizing a conference at the Hilton hotel next
Wednesday. Right, this is really important to me. I've never organized a conference before. I
have butterflies in my stomach. Number ten: To have butterflies in your stomach. Definition:
You feel excited and nervous about something, you can really imagine that feeling of having lots
of butterflies flying around in your stomach. Ria had butterflies in her stomach as she walked onto
stage. I have a job interview tomorrow, I can't sleep, I have butterflies in my stomach. Can you
think of the last time you had butterflies in your stomach? A combination of excitement and
nervousness. Okay, back to my to-do list. Hey Arnel. Yeah?
Can you make sure you have the report finished and on my desk by five? Absolutely, you have
my word. Last one, number eleven: You have my word. Definition: I promise. Don't tell anyone what
I just told you. You have my word. Do I have your word that my money will be safe, here? I'm asking
do I have your promise, do I have your word that my money will be safe? Eleven, done. I think we need a test.
Test time! Can you please complete each sentence with one word from the box? Pause the video to do
this. Okay, here are the answers. How did you do? Leave me your score in the comments below,
I really love hearing from you. Thank you so much for watching, I hope you learned something new and
I'm going to make a new video for you very soon. You have my word...... I'm trying to film a video here...
okay...
sorry, okay...
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