#quicktip 👨🏻‍🏫

The word BOTHER is used in a few other ways. Here are the most common ones:

1️⃣ “To bother sb” means to cause inconvenience, annoyance, or trouble to someone.
🙄 It bothers me when people talk loudly on the phone.📱
😞 Don’t bother him now; he’s busy with work. 💼
😕 What’s bothering you? Tell me. 🤔


2️⃣ “Don’t bother” is used to advise someone against taking a certain action because it’s not worth the effort.
🚫 Don’t bother asking him, he won’t come. 🤷🏻‍♂️
👎🏻 Don’t bother bringing an umbrella; it hardly ever rains here. ☔️
✋🏻 Don’t bother waiting for me; I’ll catch up with you later. 🏃‍♂️


3️⃣ “No bother” indicates that something is not a problem or inconvenience.
👍🏻 No bother, I can help you with that. 😊
🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 No bother at all, I’ll help you clean up. 🧹
👍🏻 It’s no bother, I enjoy cooking for guests. 🍳

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#quicktip

let alone / much less / never mind

These are used to express that something is even more unlikely or impossible when compared to something else. They are often used to emphasize the improbability of a situation. Let’s make that crystal clear with some examples.

🤔 I don't know that word in Italian,🇮🇹 let alone English.🫖
🤔 I don't know that word in Italian,🇮🇹 much less English.🫖
🤔 I don't know that word in Italian,🇮🇹 never mind English.🫖


🥚 I can't boil an egg 🍳, let alone make an elaborate omelette! 🍳🥪
🥚 I can't boil an egg 🍳, much less make an elaborate omelette! 🍳🥪
🥚 I can't boil an egg 🍳, never mind make an elaborate omelette! 🍳🥪

🏡 He would never leave his hometown, 🌍 let alone travel the world. ✈️🌎
🏡 He would never leave his hometown, 🌍 much less travel the world. ✈️🌎
🏡 He would never leave his hometown, 🌍 never mind travel the world. ✈️🌎


Got it?

#quicktip

NOT TO MENTION
This is used to introduce additional information or examples, often to emphasize something already mentioned or to highlight something that should not be forgotten. It's a way of saying "in addition to" or "as well as" and is typically used to provide further details or examples that support or strengthen a point. Note that we add this to the end of sentences, and we do not tend to begin a new sentence with it. OK? That’s very important to remember.

🏖️ I love going to the beach 🏝️ for the sun and sand, not to mention the refreshing sea breeze! 🌊

🎵 She has an incredible singing voice 🎤, not to mention her amazing guitar skills! 🎸

📚 The library is a quiet place to study 📖, not to mention it's filled with a vast range of books! 🤓


“Not to mention” is often confused with “let alone”. Here are the differences:

“Not to mention” adds to a topic by introducing relevant information while “let alone” compares two ideas to emphasize the difficulty or unlikely event of the second one. Consider the following:

🕴🏻”He’s a great actor, not to mention his good looks.” 💁🏼‍♂️
🚴🏻 “He can't even ride a bicycle, let alone drive a car." 🚗

That might be confusing for you. Do you have any questions?

#quicktip

TRUSTWORTHY VS RELIABLE

When someone or something is trustworthy it implies they are honest and dependable. It involves qualities like integrity and transparency.

💼 Jane's a trustworthy colleague; she keeps secrets safe.
🤝 Tom's honesty makes him trustworthy with personal matters.
👩‍👦 A trustworthy babysitter is essential for parents.
📰 Trustworthy news sources are crucial in today's world.
👎🏻 Tom turned out to be untrustworthy; he broke his promise.


When someone/something is reliable it emphasises dependability, consistency and predictability. It has to do with the ability to deliver or perform as expected.


📦 The courier service is reliable; it delivers on time.
🚗 This car is very reliable; it never breaks down.
🛞 John is a reliable driver; he's never had an accident.
🫂 Emily is a reliable friend who is there when you need her.
⌛ Sarah can be quite unreliable; she often arrives late for meetings.

#quicktip

SATISFACTORY vs SATISFYING

We use satisfactory when we want to describe something that meets basic standards or requirements.

We use satisfying when we want to convey a sense of pleasure, fulfillment, or contentment.

Is that clear? I’m not going to give you examples but rather a test:

1. “The results of the experiment were satisfactory and met all the necessary criteria.” 🧪

2. “The book was incredibly satisfying, leaving me with a deep sense of joy.” 📚

3. “Her explanation was satisfactory and covered all the points needed for understanding.” 📝

4. “Helping others can be very satisfying, providing a sense of purpose and happiness.” 🤝

#practical_point

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