BeLet (….) be ( to advise someone not to try to change a situation)To be fair/ to be honest/ to be frank etc.(to indicate how you feel about what youare going to say next)… as can be/ …. As could be = as much as possible(…) to be = futureThe bride to-be was wearing pinkBeenHe has been here all day here/ for a long time/ lately/ since 8am/‘It’s been one of those days’ (to say you have had a busy and tiring day)‘It’s been ages since…’ (to emphasize the length of time since something lasthappened)It has been ages since I saw a good movie.BeingBeing silly/Being unfair/ rude/ stupid/ honest/ good/naughty/ ridiculous/ careful/ serious/ selfish/ and unreasonable.I hope you are not being serious; do you really think…For the time being = temporarilyAll things being equal = if there are no other factors that will affect the situationAll things being equal, women are better language learners than men
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