AEE 2493: Listen to This Episode, Already!

AEE 2493: Listen to This Episode, Already!

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Bota1013
Bota1013
2025.10.11
Listen to this episode, already!
Should we get start already: something is a bit urgent maybe you're irritated it's time to do something
Ex: i already called him!
Ex: should we do already?
Ex: get off the phone, already!
Ex: text me back ALREADY! ( taking to the person waiting on them showing a sense of discomfort)
Ex: book your ticket already, I'm excited to see you!
hurry up on doing sth; have to close to them to say this; depends on relationship, status
Ex: what do you want already,come on!
Ex: come on! pick up your sandwich already, Let's go
Seriously;
Ex: we need to leave, seriously!
Ex: we have to decide now, seriously!
please;
Ex: text me back please!

Role play:
A: i just don't know lindsay are this pans nice?
B: they are perfect just pick one seriously!
A: give me a second, please!
B: fine! I wish my friend would text me back already! i have to figure out my ride
A: i can drive you home!
AugsReiko
AugsReiko
2025.11.21
· Already (句末): 表达强烈的不耐烦和催促。赶紧,倒是,行不行,加强语气
· Seriously (句首或句末): 表达严肃、认真的催促或不满。
· Please (句末): 在催促中带有恳求的意味。
AugsReiko
AugsReiko
2025.11.21
1. 表达不耐烦与催促
这是最常见的用法,表示说话人已经等得不耐烦了。

· Ex: Get off the phone, already!
· Ex: Text me back already!
· Ex: Make up your mind already!

2. 表达兴奋与期待
在少数情况下,也能用于积极的语境,表示迫不及待。

· Ex: Book your ticket already! I'm so excited to see you!