Common Mistakes : Amuse
Amuse – Verb
BAD: I made a lot of new friends during my stay in England and amused myself a lot
GOOD: I made a lot of new friends during my stay in England and really enjoyed myself
amuse yourself = do something to stop yourself from getting bored: ‘Can’t you find something to do to amuse yourself ?’ With a pencil or two and a few sheets of paper, young children can amuse themselves for hours
enjoy yourself = have a pleasant time: The party was a huge success and all the guests enjoyed themselves
