Excuses

A. vocabulary

* distinct [adj]: clearly different or belonging to a different type.

>as distinct from sth: used to make it clear that you are not referring to a particular kind of thing, but to something else. [A movie star, as distinct from an actor]

* flip sb. off (= flip sb the bird) [informal]: to make a rude sign at someone by lifting up your middle finger and keeping your other fingers down

flip [v]:

1. to move something with a quick sudden movement so that it is in a different position

2. to make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air.

3. to move a switch so that a machine or piece of electrical equipment starts (= flick, turn a switch; flip the switch, flip on the radio)

4. to turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something (e.g. I flipped through my address book but couldn't find her phone number)

Pronunciation

* [n] apology/apologies

* [v] apologize (BrE: apologise)

Sentences

* What time did you leave?

* I'm always looking for female friends to...

* I'm a strong biker.

* You would still look good in the blue suit.

Note: can refer to the handout for how to start an excuse