Talking about the Future

A. When we know about the Future we normally use the Present Simple for something scheduled or arranged. (e.g. We have a lesson next Monday.)
a. use the Present Simple when we talk about timetable, programmes (for public transport, cinemas etc.) etc. (e.g. My train leaves at 11.30, so I need to be at the station by 11.15)
b. can use the Present Simple to talk about people if their plans are fixed like a timetable. (e.g. I start my new job on Monday)

A1. We can use the Present Continuous is more usual for personal plans or arrangements. (e.g. I’m playing football tomorrow. = I have already decided and arranged to do it. What time are you meeting Ann tomorrow? (not do you meet))
a. can also use the Present Continuous for an action just before you begin to do it, especially with verbs of movement (go, come, leave etc.) (e.g. I'm tired. I'm going to bed now. Good night. (not I go to bed now))

A2. We use ‘will’ to talk about the future when we make predictions. (e.g. It will be a nice day tomorrow.)
a. to mean want to or be willing to. (e.g. I hope you will come to my party.)
b. to make or talk offers and promises. (e.g. I'll see you tomorrow. Tim will be at the meeting.)

A3. We use ‘(be) going to’: To talk about plans and intentions. (e.g. I’m going to drive to work today.)
a. When we can see that something is likely to happen. (e.g. Be careful! You are going to fall.)

A4. In clauses with time words (when, after, until) we often use a present tense form to talk about the future. (e.g. I’ll come home when I finish work.)
a. In clauses with ‘if’ we often use a present tense form to talk about the future. (e.g. We won’t be able to go out if it rains.) We do not normally use ‘will’ in clauses with ‘if’ or with ‘time words’ (e.g. I’ll come home when I will finish work.), but we can use ‘will if’ it means a promise or offer. (e.g. I will be very happy if you will come to my party.)
b. We can use the future continuous instead of the present continuous or going to for emphasis when we are talking about plans, arrangements and intentions. (e.g. They’ll be coming to see us next week.)

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Idiom 365

Eighty Six: to throw out, or no longer available on the menu, or to refuse service to a customer (American)
Example: A reference to article 86 of the New York state liquor code which defines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused service or "86ed"

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