Fix somebody a drink meaning in English
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Definition
to fix somebody a drink: to prepare, to make, to get somebody a drink
Examples
- "Philip : Can I fix you a drink?"
- "Stewardess (Cindy) : Can I fix you a drink?"
- "Sam : Excellent, can I fix you fellows a drink?"
Exercise 1
Sam offers "to fix a drink" for Bruno and Icarus.
In English, the term "fix" has several different meanings.
From the list below, choose all the CORRECT uses of the term "fix".
In English, the term "fix" has several different meanings.
From the list below, choose all the CORRECT uses of the term "fix".
Sam offers "to fix a drink" for Bruno and Icarus.
In English, the term "fix" has several different meanings.
From the list below, choose all the CORRECT uses of the term "fix".
In English, the term "fix" has several different meanings.
From the list below, choose all the CORRECT uses of the term "fix".
"A fixed interest rate" is a "set" or "established" interest rate, which doesn't fluctuate. An "interest rate" is the cost of interest (generally a percentage) on borrowed or loaned money.
"To fix some dinner" is a common expression meaning "to prepare some dinner". Note that we can also say "to fix a meal", "to fix some breakfast" or even "to fix a drink", as Sam says in the dialogue. "To fix" in this sense means "to prepare".
In English, one of the primary uses of the verb "to fix" is the sense of "repairing" or "putting together" something which is broken or not functioning.
In English, the verb "to fix" doesn't indicate certainty or assuredness, and can't be used in this construction. A better choice here would be "now I'm sure".
Exercise 2
"It should be easy enough to fix".
The verb "to fix" has several different uses. From the list below, select those sentences which use "to fix" CORRECTLY.
There may be more than one correct answer!
The verb "to fix" has several different uses. From the list below, select those sentences which use "to fix" CORRECTLY.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"It should be easy enough to fix".
The verb "to fix" has several different uses. From the list below, select those sentences which use "to fix" CORRECTLY.
There may be more than one correct answer!
The verb "to fix" has several different uses. From the list below, select those sentences which use "to fix" CORRECTLY.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This sentence used the term "to fix" correctly. In this context, "to fix a date" is to "set" a date for an event, or "to decide on a certain day". Example: "We haven't fixed the time of the meeting yet, but it will probably be after lunch".
This sentence uses the term "to fix" correctly. To "fix someone a drink" is to "pour" or "prepare" a drink for them (usually an alcoholic drink or cocktail). Example: "She fixed me such a good piña colada that I kissed her right away".
This is a correct use of "to fix". In this context, "to fix" shares a similar meaning with "to rig": to cheat in a contest or competition by guaranteeing a certain result. Example: "President Bob Bugame has fixed the elections in his country three times in a row".
This is a correct example, and one of the most common uses of the verb "to fix". Here, the term shares a similar meaning with "to repair" or "to mend" a damaged or broken item. Example: "Who will fix my broken heart?".
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