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What does “pencil something in” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To provisionally schedule something, that might change
“Let's pencil in Friday for now.”
From the B2 lesson Making Plans (invitations and arranging).
C1
To provisionally schedule something, knowing it might change
“Shall I pencil you in for three o'clock?”
From the C1 lesson Making Plans (invitations and arranging).
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What does “pencil something in” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“pencil something in” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings).
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