"Real English 18-I made a goof"
The other day I made a goof.
In other words, I made a mistake.
If you made a mistake, generally you can use any of the following expressions. They all basically have the same meaning.
(FYI, i hope you don't ever have to use them, but just in case!!!)
I made a goof.
I goofed.
I made a mistake.
I messed up.
Here are some more specific examples.
Situation: Me in a rush
Glenn: I slipped up.
Friend: I told you! Don' t rush! You always make careless mistakes when in haste.
Situation: An auditor audits a company
Auditor: I noticed an error in the calculations regarding advertising.
Employee in the Accounting Section: I understand. It was a human error. I apologize for the oversight.
And here are some of the same words, but being used with different meanings.
I slipped on the ice.
I usually learn by trial and error.
He is so goofy!
I like to goof around after 10pm!
And speaking of goofing around, GW vacation begins for me in a couple of hours!!
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