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[stevenukd]

Dear Teachers,

1. I usually don�t turn in until 1 o�clock or so.
- �turn in� means �go to bed�, right? And is it still common and polite to say?

2. A: I usually get up around 7. I guess I�m something of a night owl.
B: I�ll say. I rarely make it past ten, myself.
- Does �I�ll say� have a figurative meaning here?

Thanks a lot to Teachers,

Stevenukd

[Brian Boyd]

Yes. 'Turn in' means go to bed. It's polite to use and I think it's more commonly used in America than Britain.

You can also say 'Hit the sack' to mean go to bed.

'I'll say' means a strong yes/sure.

Is it hot in Thailand during April?
I'll say! It's the hottest time of the year!

Jessica Alba is a good-looking actress.
I'll say! She's one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Brian


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[RedRose]

Brian! you are back!!! long time no see!

How is Thailand's coup d'etat? you haven't showed up for such a long time, I thought you weren't safe in Thailand. but thank god, you are alive.

a couple of weeks ago, I planned to visit Thailand, but my plan got aborted because of the coup d'etat.

anyway, I am so glad that you are ok in Thailand.