Conversational responses -emphasis, indifference, life Flashcards
Thank you very much indeed
[You can borrow my car tonight.]
Thanks a million!
You’re disappointed you were not able to do something
[Did you get the job you wanted?]
No such luck!
You’re happy for others to join your group or activity.
[Can I go skiing with you and your friends this weekend?]
The more, the merrier.
You totally agree with someone.
[She’s a great teacher!]
You can say that again!
You do not want to do something.
[Come on the roller coaster with me!]
No way!
You think something is easy
[I don’t know how you can drive a car in London traffic!]
There’s nothing to it!
You think something is unlikely.
[You could become a model]
Don’t make me laugh!
You are surprised at how quickly time has passed.
[It’s nearly the end of the holiday already]
How time flies!
You are surprised at a coincidence, e.g. meeting someone unexpectedly or discovering mutual friends.
[We bumped into John’s teacher in Venice!]
It’s a small world.
It is not very important.
[What do you think caused the problem?]
It’s neither here nor there what I think.
Two people or groups are equally responsible for a bad situation.
[Who do you think is to blame - the boss or the workers?]
It’s six of one and half a dozen of the other.
You do not hate something, but you don’t particularly like it either.
[What do you think of Joe Hart’s acting?]
I can take it or leave it
Anything you say or choose
[Luke’s got so many computer games.]
I know. You name it, he’s got it.
Find more interesting things to do.
Get a life!
It’s great to relax and not to be at work.
This is the life!
