Vocabulary practice · Episode 187

Review the useful expressions from the episode

Study the episode’s central expressions with English definitions, nuance and examples, plus reviewed support-language versions where available.

B1–B2Everyday EnglishAbout 4 min + dynamic ads5 PDF versions available
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Expression 1

fine — acceptable

Acceptable or satisfactory in a particular situation.

Nuance: Use something is fine with someone to accept an arrangement; the word alone does not establish enthusiasm or hidden feelings.

Meeting at six is fine with me.

A short email is fine for this update.

Expression 2

a fine

Money that someone must pay as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Nuance: This is a countable noun: get a fine or pay a fine; contrast it with the adjective in that is fine.

Martin had to pay a parking fine.

The company received a fine for breaking the rules.

Expression 3

fine print

Small printed writing, especially details or conditions that are easily overlooked.

Nuance: Read the fine print is a common pattern; small print is also common, especially in British English.

The extra charge was explained in the fine print.

Read the fine print before accepting the offer.

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