Recommending something to a mate B1
Talk up something you rate and say whether it delivered.
highly recommended — strongly suggestedA: I'm looking for a good movie to watch tonight. Any ideas?
B: 'The Grand Adventure' is highly recommended. I loved it!
live up to B2 — meet expectationsA: How was your new job? Did it live up to your expectations?
B: Honestly, not really. It’s a lot more stressful than I thought.
honest opinion — truthful viewA: Can I ask for your honest opinion about my presentation?
B: Sure! I think you did well, but you could speak a bit more clearly.
A telly recommendation
A: You watched that new crime thing yet?
B: Not yet — any good?
A: Honestly, highly recommended. We binged it in two nights.
B: Everyone hypes that sort of thing up though.
A: Fair, but it actually lived up to all the fuss.
B: Go on then, give me your honest opinion — better than the last series?
A: Miles better.
A new café in town
A: Have you tried that café by the station?
B: No, is it worth a go?
A: Highly recommended — best flat white I've had in ages.
B: The pictures looked a bit too fancy for me.
A: It's not, honestly. It lived up to the photos and then some.
B: Right, what's your honest opinion on the prices?
A: Bit steep, but you're paying for the quality.