Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

​Your boss says: "It's time to get the ball rolling on the new project."
​What does he mean?

Answer: He wants you to start working on the new project.

Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your friend says that his job is a dead end.
What does he mean?

Answer: There is no room for him to grow in that company.

Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You are asking your friend to do one more thing for you.
He says: "You are pushing your luck."
What does he mean?

Answer: He is getting annoyed. You are asking for too many favors.

Always be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You ask your friend whether he likes his new job.
He says: "I have second thoughts about it."
What does he mean?

  English intonation and rhythm. I'm sure you've been wondering "Why people don't understand me! I say all the right words, I put them in the right order in the right form." This is all because of the English intonation and rhythm. You have to sound like them. Let me show how they do it.
  Ready? Here you are. I marked all pauses and the stressed words, showed the intonation going up and down. Let’s look closer.
- It looks like you have an ear infection.
Pauses are after “like” and “have”. “It looks” are linked. They are pronounced together, with lowered tone and a bit quicker than the rest of the sentence. “looks” is stressed, “like” - intonation goes up. “Have” is stressed, intonation goes up. “Ear” is stressed. “Infection” - intonation goes down.
- I’ll give you a prescription for antibiotics.
Pauses are after “you” and “prescription”. “I’ll” are linked. “Give” is stressed, “you” - intonation goes up. “Prescription” is stressed, intonation goes up. “Antibiotics” is stressed, intonation goes down.
- You should take two pills every four hours for ten days.
Pauses are after “take”, “pills”, “hours”. “You should” are linked. “Take” and “two” are stressed. “Pills” – intonation goes up. “Four” is stressed. “Hours” – intonation goes up. “ten” is stressed. “Days” – intonation goes down.
- If it gets worse, call me right away.
Pauses are after “worse” and “me”. “If it” are linked. “Gets” is stressed. “Worse” – intonation goes up. “Call me” are linked. “Call” is stressed. “Right” is stressed.  “Away” - intonation goes down.
- Here is my phone number.
”Here is my” are linked. “Phone”” is stressed. “Number” -  intonation goes down.
- You can schedule a follow up checkup in two weeks.
Pauses are after “schedule”, “up” and “checkup”. “You can” are linked. “Schedule”” is stressed, intonation goes up. “A follow up” are linked. “Follow” is stressed. “Checkup” is stressed, intonation goes down. “In two” are linked. “Two” is stressed. “Weeks” - intonation goes down.
- We’ll see if it all cleared up.
Pauses are after “see” and “all”. “We’ll” are linked. “See” is stressed, intonation goes up. “If it” are linked. “All” is stressed. “Cleared up” are linked. “Cleared” – intonation goes down.
- Thank you. I will.
Pause is after “you”. “Thank you” are linked. “Thank“ is stressed, intonation goes down. “I will” are linked. “Will” is stressed, intonation goes down.
 
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Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You tell your friend you like her designer handbag.
She says: "It cost me an arm and a leg.
What does she mean?

Answer: It is very expensive.

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You should keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your coworker says: "Hearing about Gary's resignation made my day."
What does he mean?

Answer: He is very happy that Gary is leaving.

Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your coworker says: "The conflict with Gary gets out of hand. I think we need to notify the manager."
What does he mean?

Answer: The conflict went too far.

Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your room mate says: "I've heard the funniest joke today. You'll get a kick out of it. "
What does he mean?

Answer: You will like that joke.