AEE 2368: Learning English is Difficult Enough, Let Alone With Idioms! 1. Let alone 更不要说 negative, indicate something is less likely or possible or easy or worse that what is already being mention. we mention one thing and then we say let alone and say something else that is even more impossible or unlikely or would be surprising. eg, I couldn't lift this box, let alone that couch. He can't see to the sidewalk人行道 without his glasses, let alone to the stopside. 2. Not to mention 更不必说 even more possible eg, She's such a talented musician, not to mention her acting. ( her acting is also impressive ) I'm amazed you work such long hours, not to mention the time you put into training for that marathon. ( how do you find the time in a day to do all that You're doing ) 3. Forget about 忘了...吧 imformal, casual friendly conversations. eg, I couldn't lift this box, forget about that couch. I can't even pay rent房租 for this month, forget about going to Disneyland. ( 同let alone ) 4. What's more 而且 另外 更重要的是 to be more formal, professional. eg, I'm impressed with the dedication 奉献 献辞 落成典礼 to this company, What's more you have shown true growth over the years. We haven't been able to raise enough funds for the event筹集资金, What's more many of the vendors供应商 have canceled. Role play Should we get a bottle of... Oh i can't afford the glass of that, let alone the bottle. Is on me, you gave last time so i own you, not to mention that your birthday was last week. I didn't celebrate my 38th birthday, forget about celebrating this one.

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