چی بگیم؟ a little به جای

Hey

Did you know that the way in which

we express “little”

depends on the object we’re talking about?

In other words

there are certain objects

that must be used with specific phrases

that do not work with others.

For example we cannot say

a tad of time

but rather

a bit of time

A tad?

Let’s learn three interesting ways to say “a little”

A tad of something

It basically has the same meaning as “a little”.

However,

it is sometimes used in a sarcastic way.

You know, Eddie

that might be just a tad harsh.

You’re driving a tad rapidly.

Don’t worry. I’m a very good driver

A spot

In English if you have “a spot of” something

it just means that you have a little of it.

I can see you’ve had a spot of trouble, Romey.

Yes, I…

I would like a spot of tea actually.

A smidgen

A smidgen is a little bit of something

anything!

Maybe you prefer just a smidgen of ketchup

on your fries

or you might speak a smidgen of German

enough to buy your train tickets in Berlin.

And I thought it’d be a great way to get rid of

that last little smidgen of self-respect.

Well, sir, just apply a smidgen of peanut butter

to an ordinary pine cone.

And that’s it for today guys!

But before I go

I wanna challenge you to use these three

in one sentence!

Or maybe two!

Be creative!

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and answer your questions!

I’ll see you in the next video!

Bye!