Wednesday, May 2

"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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