On Screen p 72. Key Word Transformations

Do Ex 1A

far be it from me to do something (but…) ​(informal) used when you are just about to disagree with somebody or to criticize them and you would like them to think that you do not really want to do this. Sp. Dios me libre/ no me corresponde a mí.

E.g.

Far be it from me to interfere in your affairs but I would like to give you just one piece of advice.

 

Do Ex 2A


have/hold in store (for one) To have something awaiting one. 

E.g.

No one knows what the future holds in store. But we can try to prepare accordingly. 

Nobody knows what tomorrow has in store. Sp. Nadie sabe qué tiene guardado el mañana.


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