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Joining a pub quiz in English
How to join a pub quiz team and react during the game.
Full script
Lin
A pub quiz? Count me in!
Them
Brilliant. Our team always comes last.
Lin
Not tonight. I'm great at trivia.
Them
First question: what's the capital of Australia?
Lin
It's on the tip of my tongue... Canberra!
Them
We won! First place for the first time ever!
Lin
Beginner's luck, I guess.
Them
Same time next week? You're on the team now.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Save this
✓ Count me in!Say yes to joining.
Not joining: Count me out.
Quiz answer
✓ It's on the tip of my tongue.You almost remember it.
tip of my tongue = almost can say it
Modest
✓ Beginner's luck.Say this after a win.
Use it when you win but stay humble
Friends
✓ You're on the team now.You are part of the group now.
on the team = part of the team
Quick answers
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Count me in!” — say yes to joining. Not joining: Count me out.
Quiz answer: what to say in English
Say “It's on the tip of my tongue.” — you almost remember it. tip of my tongue = almost can say it.
Modest: what to say in English
Say “Beginner's luck.” — say this after a win. Use it when you win but stay humble.
Friends: what to say in English
Say “You're on the team now.” — you are part of the group now. on the team = part of the team.