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💪 The power of "only"
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Jack Ellis
December 19, 2024
Read these sentences out loud and emphasise the word only:
Only she told him that she loved him.
She only told him that she loved him.
She told only him that she loved him.
She told him only that she loved him.
She told him that only she loved him.
She told him that she only loved him.
She told him that she loved only him.
She told him that she loved him only.
The word "only" can change different words depending on its placement. As a result, this gives the sentence a different meaning.
If you’re not sure check out the explanation below.
Until next week!
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This week’s three tips:
SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣
🤦🏻♀️ “The next future”
In Spanish, “próximo” (next) is used in phrases like:
el próximo año → the next year
el próximo paso → the next step
So naturally, “el próximo futuro” feels like it should translate to “the next future”, but it’s not something we say in English.
“Next”, is for things that come after in a sequence.
The next meeting is on Monday.
✅ “The near future”
We use “near” when something is happening soon.
We’ll make a decision in the near future
SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 🧐
👔 Business expressions
“Future proof”
To design or change something to remain useful, relevant, or functional over time, even as circumstances, technology, or trends change. It’s all about preparing for the future by minimising the risk of becoming obsolete. It can function as a verb or as an adjective.
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SOMETHING TO WATCH 👀
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