Welcome to the English we speak. I'm Beth and I'm Fay Faye.

Happy New Year Faye. We have an expression that means have something good to offer in a situation

and that phrase is bring something to the party.

Bring something to the party.

I'm bringing crisps and dips to our New Year's party,

but that's not quite what we mean here is it Beth.

Can you tell us when we use it?

Well we don't usually use it literally.

For example you are a great presenter, a talented writer, you have a PhD and you bring amazing food to work.

You bring a lot to the party, Fay Fay.

Thank you.

So when we say bring something to the party, bring something means offer something and the

party means a situation.

Exactly. I think you offer a lot of experience and knowledge to our department. By the way, aren't we having a big meeting about

our 20-24 plans later?

Yes, I've been very busy preparing. I've been working here for many years so I'll be bringing lots of

expertise to the party. As long as you bring creativity to the party too we'll have

another exciting year of English programs. Let's hear some more examples.

You have the qualifications for the job, but what other skills can you bring to the party?

Her investment will bring a lot to the party. She's such a big name in business.

I might be young but I think I bring a lot to the party.

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