| Id | ESLPod_0879_WE_1432 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 879 |
| Episode Title | Saying No |
| Phrase | would rather not |
| Text | The phrase "would rather not," in this podcast, is a polite phrase used to show that one would prefer not to do something: "It has been a long week, so I'd rather not go out tonight, if that's alright with you." The phrase "or rather" is used to correct or provide more information about what one has just said: "Everyone thought it was a brilliant, or rather, profitable idea." The phrase "rather (someone) than (someone)" means that one is glad someone else is doing something, and one does not have to: "Did you hear that James has to give the presentation? Rather him than me!" Finally, the word "rather" can mean somewhat or fairly: "The movie was rather slow and uninteresting." |
| Topics | Daily Life |
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