Expressions Flashcards

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb is about to fall asleep without intention and while sitting up?

A

“You look like you’re about to nod off”.

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

you know sb you like is leaving sw for good?

A

“I’m sorry to see him/her go.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb needs to pass a card through an electronic reader and insert their personal identification number?

A

‘Can you please swipe your card and enter your PIN?’

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb ignores or avoids you intentionally?

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“He just blew me off.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb doesn’t understand why you like sth that seems unpleasant at first?

A

“Well, it’s an acquired taste.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb tries to allure you to do sth you think is useless and time-consuming?

A

“It’s such a waste of time.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb mentions a sensitive topic you wished it were not mentioned at all?

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“Come on. Did you have to bring that up?”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb asks you about sth you are not completely certain or does not want to fully commit?

A

“I guess so.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

you want to extend your condolences to sb’s loss or unfortunate news?

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“I’m sorry to hear that.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

sb asks you about sth that you think is their responsibility to decide?

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“It’s up to you.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

you want to give sb a tip-off (= a warning or hint, esp given confidentially and based on inside information)?

A

“Just a heads up.”

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WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…

you want to express the same sentiment back to the original speaker; same as “you too” and “same to you.”

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“Right back at you.”

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