Expressions Flashcards
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb is about to fall asleep without intention and while sitting up?
“You look like you’re about to nod off”.
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
you know sb you like is leaving sw for good?
“I’m sorry to see him/her go.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb needs to pass a card through an electronic reader and insert their personal identification number?
‘Can you please swipe your card and enter your PIN?’
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb ignores or avoids you intentionally?
“He just blew me off.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb doesn’t understand why you like sth that seems unpleasant at first?
“Well, it’s an acquired taste.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb tries to allure you to do sth you think is useless and time-consuming?
“It’s such a waste of time.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb mentions a sensitive topic you wished it were not mentioned at all?
“Come on. Did you have to bring that up?”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb asks you about sth you are not completely certain or does not want to fully commit?
“I guess so.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
you want to extend your condolences to sb’s loss or unfortunate news?
“I’m sorry to hear that.”
WHAT DO YOU SAY IF…
sb asks you about sth that you think is their responsibility to decide?
“It’s up to you.”
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)?
“Just a heads up.”
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.”
“Right back at you.”
