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!
Bad things always seem to be happening to me. (humorous)
It’s/That’s the story of my life!
Something someone has not
experienced is very good or exciting and they should try it. (humorous))
You haven’t lived!
Bad things happen and you cannot prevent them
Such is/ That’s life!
