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Hello, this is the English we speak.
I'm Jiayin and.
Hello, I'm Roy.
I've just applied to be the new head of department.
My main policy will be that everybody will be able to sing karaoke in the office.
And there will be donkeys that deliver drinks to people.
I think the senior management will think that's a great idea and agree to all my changes.
You think management would accept that much chaos which would damage productivity?
As if.
As if what?
You want an example?
I don't understand.
No, Roy.
Just as if we use the expression as if to say that something is never going to happen or is obviously untrue.
It's a very informal expression.
So you think they won't accept my idea?
That's ridiculous.
In fact, the senior management has agreed to hold a meeting in 10 minutes.