English Vocabulary for learners
Expressions with 'SO'
from: 'all the more so'
to: 'so-so'
| EXPRESSION | MEANING | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| all the more so | Especially since particularly because |
“You’ll need a warm coat, all the more so now that winter has set in.” |
| as it so happens | As a matter of fact coincidentally; surprisingly |
“You want to buy a second-hand car?” “As it so happens, I’m selling mine!” |
| even so | In spite of that; nevertheless | Emma only saw her attacker briefly, but even so , she recognized him instantly.” |
| if so | If that is true If that is the case |
“Snow is expected tomorrow. If so, the flight will certainly be delayed." |
| I'm afraid so | Regrettably the answer is yes | “Did he refuse to sign the contract?” “I’m afraid so.” |
| I think/imagine expect/hope so |
It is what I expect to happen | “Is the meeting going to be held as planned ?” “I think/imagine/expect so.” “Will the company pay for our travel expenses?” “I hope so!” |
| that may be so | Perhaps that is the case | “It will be too expensive!” “That may be so, but let’s ask for an estimate anyway.” |
| so be it | I accept the situation | “If that’s your choice of university then so be it !” |
| so-called | Improperly named | “Where were our so-called friends when we needed them? Not one of them came to help us!” |
| so far so good | Satisfactory up to the present moment | “How are the preparations going?” “So far so good!” |
| so long | Goodbye; bye bye | "See you soon. So long!" |
| so-so | Neither good nor bad, just average | “What’s the atmosphere like in the office these days ? ” “Just so-so ! |