7. "Fine"
If I ask you to do something or I ask for permission, don't use the word "fine". The meaning of this word as a response to a request means that you don't really want to do it but you will do it anyway. For example, "Have you done your homework?" "Fine." You see, this is okay because it refers to my homework – and I don't mind showing that I don't want to do my homework.
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