Fancy someone

Welcome to The English We Speak, I’m Li. I’ve got a word connected to love to teach you today. But where’s Finn? I’ll call his mobile.

Hi Li. Sorry I’m late. I just couldn’t get away.

Oh! Finn, there you are. You couldn’t get away, from what?

You know I gave a presentation at lunch time about our new Shakespeare series?

Yeah, but that finished over an hour ago.

Yeah, yeah I know. But this woman from the marketing department kept asking me questions. You know, she said she loves Shakespeare.

Was anyone else there?

No, it was just the two of us. I tried to get away but she kept asking more and more questions.

Oh dear Finn, I think it might be you that she fancies, not Shakespeare.

Oh, you think so? Oh, and actually, that is a good word to learn. If you fancy someone, you find them physically attractive.

Yes, that’s a good definition. Let’s hear some examples:

Examples Look at the figure-hugging clothes you’re wearing, Betty. Is there someone you fancy at the party?

He’s a lovely guy. We’re really good friends. Actually, I fancy him a little…

So if you fancy someone, you want to go out with them, don’t you?

Yes, you do. Actually, that woman at the Shakespeare presentation was very nice… You know, interesting, pretty…

It sounds like you fancy her as well, don’t you, Finn?

Well, I think she fancies me more. Look at this!

Wow! Did she give you this box of chocolates?

Yes, nice isn’t it? Do you fancy one?

Of course! But let’s say goodbye before we go.

Bye!