2 - Expressing opinions, likes, and dislikes Flashcards
What do you think of
What do you think of the new teacher?
Are you kidding me?
- Do you like to dance?
- Are you kidding me? I’d rather dance than eat!
Something is so true -or untrue- that it doesn’t need to be said
Up for
Feel like doing (something)
be in mood for (doing something)
Are you up for going to the movies with us?
Do you feel like going to a museum?
No, I’m not in the mood for (going to) a museum today.
To want to do it
Stand
Can’t stand
He went home because he couldn’t stand the hot sun.
Tolerate, accept.
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He says he can’t stand his little sister, but we know it’s not true.
to not like
Big fan
Great
Fantastic
Cool
Amazing
opposites…
I like movies, but I’m not a big fan of science fiction.
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I didn’t like that show; I thought it was horrible. The plot was depressing, and the dancing was gross.
Horrible
Terrible
Depressing
Gross
Disgusting
Going-away present
They gave me a picture of everyone in the office as a going-away present when I left for my new job.
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Gift customarily given to someone who is leaving for an extended period, perhaps to go to college, to move to another area, or to work in another place.
Tell me
Who is she?
What do you do?
Call me and tell me about your classes.
Who is she? => Tell me who she is.
What are you doing? => Tell me what you are doing.
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What do you do? => Tell me what you do.
When does he get in? => Tell me when he gets in.
Don’t tell me
Don’t tell me you are sick.
Fear of certain answer.
Can tell
I can tell (that) you had a good day by that smile on your face!
Can you tell I’ve been crying?
Ability to know something without being told. It is followed by a new clause with a subject and verb.
Say
Could say
Might say
What did he say?
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You could day she’s in love.
You might say the cafeteria food is gross.
Indicates a suggested conclusion.
Speaking of which
I’m going to apply to the state university. Speaking of which, did you know Melissa is going there?
Finnaly
At last
I’ve been looking for my keys all day, and I’ve finally found them.
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At last I’ve found them!
I’ve found them at last!
So
So this is your new car. Will you take me for a ride?
Actually
As a matter of fact
So you’re an Arabic teacher! I actually studied Arabic in college.
I want you to meet my sister. As a matter of fact, she’ll be here in a few minutes.
Often have the same function. They have many different uses. In the example conversation they indicate that a fact is a little surprising but of interest to the other person.
Even if
I’m going to finish this paper even if I have to work on it all night.
Introduce a fact that seems a little hard to believe.
Plus
I like him. He’s really nice. Plus, he’s good-looking.
Additional information that reinforces an opinion or argument.
To be honest with you
Thank you for inviting me to the movies, but to be honest with you, I’m not really a big fan of horror movies.
Introduces a statement that you think a person might not want to hear.
Man
Man, I wish I could take a week off!
Introduces something that the speaker feels strongly about. It can be said to or by a male or female.
Get along
Tom and his brother don’t get along. They’re always fighting.
Live, work, or play with someone without problems or arguments.
Hang out
We’re going to hang out at Jess’s house this afternoon. We’lll probably just listen to music, maybe practice that new dance step.
To do something socially with one or more people.
Grab a bite
We’re in a hurry to get there, so we’ll just grab a bite to eat at a fast-food place.
To get something to eat quickly.
Roomie
How do you like your new roomie?
Informal name for a person who shares a bedroom or home with you.
Scholarship
I’m hoping to get a scholarship so I can go away to college next year.
Prize or award that provides money that enables someone to attend a private school or university.
Little League
He just loves baseball. He’s been playing it ever since he was in Little League.
An organization that teaches baseball to children, organizes them into teams, and arranges games and tournaments for them.
