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My family loves to host holiday dinners, but it takes a lot of preparation.

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My family loves to host holiday dinners, but it takes a lot of preparation.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

If you love hosting holiday dinners, be prepared for a lot of work.

Describing Habits

Every year, my family hosts a big holiday dinner; it always involves extensive preparation.

Asking About Others

Does your family enjoy hosting holiday gatherings?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we didn't love holiday dinners so much, we wouldn't put in so much effort.

Rephrased versions

Formal

My family enjoys hosting elaborate holiday dinners, a task requiring significant preparation.

Casual

We love having holiday dinners, but it's a lot of work.

Simpler English

My family likes big holiday meals, but they need lots of getting ready.

Phrases to learn

host holiday dinners

To organize and prepare a holiday meal for guests.

takes a lot of preparation

Requires significant effort and planning.