May and might (2)

E3. use 'may' and 'might' to talk about possible actions or happenings in the future. (e.g. I haven't decided yet where to go for my holidays. I may go to Ireland. (= perhaps I will go there))
a. Compare: I'll be late this evening. (for sure) vs. I may/ might be late this evening. (possible)
b. use only 'might' (not may) when the situation is not real. (e.g. If I were in Tom's position, I might look for another job.)

E4. also a continuous form: may/ might be ~ing. Compare: Don't phone at 8.30. I'll be watching the film on television. vs. Don't phone at 8.30. I might be watching (or I may be watching) the film on television. (= perhaps I'll be watching it)
a. also use 'may/ might be ~ing' for possible plans. (e.g. I'm going to Ireland in July. (for sure) vs. I may be going (or I might be going) to Ireland in July. (possible))
b. But you can only say I may go (or I might go) ~ with little difference in meaning.

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Idiom 365

Keep Body and Soul Together: to be able to pay for your food, clothing and somewhere to live.
Example: If you earn enough to cover your basic expenses, but nothing more than that, you earn enough to keep body and soul together.

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