How to say “over there” like a native speaker
Point to a place at some distance from both you and the listener. A gesture or shared view usually makes the location clear.
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Hear “over there” in real speech
Clip 1 · Arthur Benjamin
Lightning calculation and other "mathemagic" | Arthur Benjamin · 0:48
About this video
Arthur Benjamin introduces himself as a “mathemagician” and combines mathematics with a stage demonstration. He invites audience members with calculators to take part as he performs rapid calculations.
In context
And anybody on this side here?OK, over there on the aisle.
Would the four of you please bring out your calculators, then join me up on stage.
Clip 2 · VOA Learning English
Philadelphia’s history, Spring green, Lunar landings, Scene · 21:21
About this video
Bryan Lynn and Anna Matteo introduce a VOA Learning English programme about Philadelphia, spring, lunar landings and the word “scene”. The programme includes a discussion of China's moon exploration.
In context
Guy, I was minding my own business.See, I work over there. Mm hmm.
I left work to get some lunch, then suddenly I heard a woman yelling.
Clip 3 · J.J. Abrams
The mystery box | JJ Abrams · 4:01
About this video
J. J. Abrams discusses why mystery matters to him in storytelling. He refers to questions about Lost and uses the idea of a mystery box to think about how stories hold an audience's attention.
In context
Now, I have to do the rest of the thing like this.I'm like, "Oh, wow. Look at my computer over there!"
So one of the things that I bought at the magic store was this: Tannen's Mystery Magic Box.
When to use “over there”
- Pointing out a free table: “There's a seat over there by the window.”
- Giving directions inside a shop: “The fitting rooms are over there.”
Possible connected-speech patterns in “over there”
“Over” stresses its first syllable. “There” begins with voiced TH, not a D, and often carries the main pointing emphasis.
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