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Expressions 10

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Expressions 9

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Expressions 8

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Expressions 7

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Expressions 6

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You’re through

2009-01-04T23:50:00.001-08:00

You’re through
A: You’re too old to play on the team. You’re through.
B: Hey, boy! Don’t say that. You’ll have this day sooner or later.

Synonyms:
You are over the hill.

You loudmouth!

2009-01-04T23:49:00.001-08:00

You loudmouth!
A: Maggie, Flank said he was so happy to see you’re going to marry.
B: But I never told him that, how did he know?
A: I told him without your permission. I’m sorry.
B: You loudmouth! Don’t do it again. OK?

You lazybones!

2009-01-04T23:48:00.002-08:00

You lazybones!
A: Come on! You lazybones, it’s time to get up!
B: It’s only 7:30. I have enough time to go to school.

You guys!

2009-01-04T23:48:00.001-08:00

You guys!
A: You guys! This is your first mission. So you must stick it up.
B: Can we have your help, sir?
A: Don’t worry! You can do it well.

Synonyms:
Everyone please.
Pay attention please.

You dummy!

2009-01-04T23:47:00.001-08:00

You dummy!
A: Billy, what are you doing? Don’t sit on the eggs.
B: I was trying to help her to hatch all chickens.
A: Oh, you dummy! She doesn’t need your help.

Synonyms:
You idiot!
You’re moron.
How foolish you are.
You are fool

You do?

2009-01-04T23:46:00.002-08:00

You do?
A: I know who killed your dog.
B: You do?
A: Do you remember David has said he hate your dog to yap.
B: Is this your reason?

Synonyms:
Are you sure?
Really?
You must be joking!
Is it true?

You chicken!

2009-01-04T23:46:00.001-08:00

You chicken!
A: Oh, help me! Help! Nancy!
B: It’s only a snake, you chicken.
A: For me, the snake is more terrible than the devil.
B: Of course, you have never seen a devil.

Synonyms:
You are coward.
Mouse!
Clam face!

You bet!

2009-01-04T23:45:00.002-08:00

You bet!
A: Happy birthday! This is for you.
B: What a beautiful cake! Thank you so much! Old folk!
A: You bet!

Synonyms:
Sure!
Certainly!
Of course!

Yoo Hoo!

2009-01-04T23:45:00.001-08:00

Yoo Hoo!
A: I’m going to quit my job.
B: Why?
A: I want to go abroad.
B: Yoo Hoo. Are you crazy? You have such a good job.
A: That is not important. I’m tired of the present life.

With pleasure.

2009-01-04T23:44:00.001-08:00

With pleasure.
A: Anne, could you possibly get me some aspirins? I’ve got a headache.
B: OK, sure.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: With pleasure.

Why so?

2009-01-04T23:43:00.003-08:00

Why so?
A: Why so?
B: What happens?
A: Do you know who’s just got married? Old Macdonald.
B: Never! He’s over eighty, isn’t he?
A: He’s nearly ninety.

Why me?

2009-01-04T23:43:00.001-08:00

Why me?
A: Leo, go and get us some more 7-up.
B: Why me? I’m not the one drinking.
A: Don’t you see we are all busy with playing basketball except you?

Why bother?

2009-01-04T23:42:00.002-08:00

Why bother?
A: You are welcomed anytime. Can I drive you home?
B: Why bother? The train is just up the street. It won’t take me long at all. Bye!
A: Good bye!

Synonyms:
Don’t bother.

Who else?

2009-01-04T23:42:00.001-08:00

Who else?
A: Who did this?
B: John! Who else?
A: But he isn’t here today.

Who cares?

2009-01-04T23:41:00.003-08:00

Who cares?
A: Please lend me your car. I need to pick up my girlfriend tonight.
B: Who cares? I need it myself.
A: Please! Don’t let me lose face.

Synonyms:
I don’t care.

What’s up?

2009-01-04T23:41:00.001-08:00

What’s up?
A: Dan, good to see you again!
B: It’s good to see you, too!
A: What’s up?
B: Quite well. Thank you.

Synonyms:
How’s everything?
How are you?

What else?

2009-01-04T23:40:00.001-08:00

What else?
A: Listen! No driving without a license. No drugs. No gambling.
B: What else?

Synonyms:
Anything else?
Is there anything else?

We’ll see

2009-01-04T23:28:00.000-08:00

We’ll see
A: Mom, I want to go the prince’s party.
B: Oh, just look yourself. Do you think you can catch the prince’s eyes?
A: I want to be Cinderella too!
B: We’ll see.

Try me.

2009-01-04T22:46:00.000-08:00

Try me.
A: I don’t think you’ll hit me.
B: Try me.

Time’s up.

2009-01-04T22:43:00.001-08:00

Time’s up.
A: Time’s up. Everyone puts down your pen and leave the classroom.
B: What a shame! I haven’t answered the last question.
A: Don’t talk before you leave the room.
B: Bother it. (whispered)

This way

2009-01-04T22:42:00.001-08:00

This way
A: Waiter, where is the restroom?
B: This way, please.
A: Thank you.

The deuce!

2009-01-04T22:41:00.000-08:00

The deuce!
A: Can you smell some strange flavor?
B: The deuce! It’s burnt.
A: What were you thinking of?

Synonyms:
My world!

That’s that!

2009-01-04T21:58:00.000-08:00

That’s that!
A: Well, that’s that! Now I can go home and eat.
B: Wait for me. I’ll finish in 30 minutes.
A: My stomach can’t wait you. I have to go now, my poor Margaret.
B: Oh, just a moment, please.

That’s right.

2009-01-04T21:57:00.001-08:00

That’s right.
A: Look at my posture! Am I right?
B: That’s right. You are very smart.
A: I’m flattered. You are a good teacher.

Synonyms:
You are right.
Correct!
That’s correct.

That’s great

2009-01-04T21:55:00.002-08:00

That’s great
A: What a beautiful sweater!
B: Do you think it looks good on me?
A: That’s great. It goes beautifully with your pants.

Synonyms:
Very good!
Wonderful!

That’s bullshit

2009-01-04T21:55:00.001-08:00

That’s bullshit
A: You stole my milk!
B: That’s bullshit. I didn’t.
A: My son saw you took our milk can away.

Synonyms:
That’s nonsense!
What are you saying!
That’s ridiculous!
Stuff and nonsense!

That’s bananas

2009-01-04T21:53:00.001-08:00

That’s bananas
A: Why not take off your hat? It’s so hot.
B: I like it. I feel cool.
A: That’s bananas.

Synonyms:
That’s abnormal.

That’s all!

2009-01-04T21:51:00.002-08:00

That’s all!
A: Is there something else do you want to say?
B: That’s all.
A: What’s your opinion to his reports?

Synonyms:
That’s it.
It’s over.

Thank heavens!

2009-01-04T21:51:00.001-08:00

Thank heavens!
A: John’s car had an accident last week.
B: How terrible! How about him?
A: He just was chafed a little skin.
B: Thank heavens!

Synonyms:
Thank goodness!
Thank God!

Take that!

2009-01-04T21:47:00.001-08:00

Take that!
A: Take that! You bum!
B: Did I do something wrong to you?
A: Don’t talk nonsense.

Take care

2009-01-04T21:46:00.000-08:00

Take care
A: I should get going. Let’s get together soon.
B: OK, I’ll call you.
A: Take care.
B: See you soon.

Synonyms:
Bless you!

Sweet yummy!

2009-01-04T21:45:00.000-08:00

Sweet yummy!
A: Oh, my God! Look the naked girl on the cake!
B: Sweet yummy!
A: Right! I even don’t know how to eat the cake!

Synonyms:
That’s fantastic!
That’s exciting!

Suit yourself

2009-01-04T21:43:00.000-08:00

Suit yourself
A: Can I sweeten my coffee?
B: Suit yourself.

Synonyms:
Help yourself
Up to you.

Stuff it!

2009-01-04T21:42:00.002-08:00

Stuff it!
A: Have you heard the announcement made recently by the President?
B: Stuff it! I’d say he was damned fool to talk like that.
A: Do you think so?

Synonyms:
Get stuffed!

Stop sulking!

2009-01-04T21:42:00.001-08:00

Stop sulking!
A: You lied to me! I saw you going to bar with a girl.
B: Stop sulking! That’s my sister.
A: How many cousins do you have? Why didn’t you introduce her to me?
B: I didn’t see you. Let alone you didn’t shout me.

Synonyms:
Don’t angry, please
Please forgive me!

Stone me!

2009-01-04T21:40:00.000-08:00

Stone me!
A: I lost my bag.
B: Stone me! Don’t tell me that.
A: I put it on the corner while I was trying on a sweater in the fitting room. When I was back, it was gone.
B: I’m sorry.

Speak up!

2009-01-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

Speak up!
A: Sorry, Mom! I broke the window.
B: Speak up! I can't hear you.
A: I broke the window when I played football, but I’m not attempt to do so.
B: Oh, don’t be nervous. Never mind about that.

Synonyms:
Louder please!
Speak louder!

Sod it!

2009-01-04T21:32:00.000-08:00

Sod it!
A: Sod it! I’ve missed my train!
B: You can take the next. It isn’t too late.

Synonyms:
Damn it!
Darn it!
Darn me!
Blown me!
Blow it!

So what?

2009-01-04T21:31:00.000-08:00

So what?
A: Do you know there is a new restaurant down the street?
B: Of course. So what?
A: Don’t you want to go and have a meal?
B: It doesn’t matter to me.

So so

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So so
Example 1:
A: What kind of film do you like? How about Western?
B: I don’t. I’m really not so interested in that sort of movie.
A: Are you keen on action movies?
B: So so.

Example 2:
A: How’s everything?
B: Well, so so.

So cute!

2009-01-04T20:54:00.001-08:00

So cute!
A: Is he your child?
B: Yes, I forget you haven’t met him before.
A: So cute! You are so happy!

Synonyms:
So lovely!
What a cute…!

Slow down!

2009-01-04T20:53:00.000-08:00

Slow down!
A: Can you follow me?
B: No, we can't. Slow down, please.
A: OK. How about this time?
Synonyms:
Take your time.

Sleep well

2009-01-04T20:49:00.001-08:00

Sleep well
A: I haven’t had enough sleep lately.
B: Sleep well. I’ll finish the left work.
A: Thank you.
Synonyms:
Have a good sleep!

Since when?

2009-01-04T20:48:00.001-08:00

Since when?
A: I’ll quit smoking.
B: Since when?
A: Next week.
B: Come on! I have heard you said it thousands times. Next week will never come.

Synonyms:
When will it start?

Shut up!

2009-01-04T20:47:00.001-08:00

Shut up!
A: Do you get the rule?
B: Shut up! I am trying to think.
A: Forget it! You have been thinking for 30 minutes without any conclusion.
Synonyms:
Stop talking!
Be quite!
Make quite!
Can it!
Clam up!
Come off!

Shitting hell!

2009-01-04T20:46:00.000-08:00

Shitting hell!
A: Luke, guess what?
B: You won the lottery?
A: Close, but not this. Shitting hell! I passed the exam.

Shape up!

2009-01-04T20:42:00.000-08:00

Shape up!
A: I can't go out there again! Did you see how bad I threw the ball?
B: You just weren’t ready. Shape up! You go back and play like a professional baseball player.

Synonyms:
Buck up!
Cheer up!
You can do it!

Separate checks!

2009-01-04T20:41:00.003-08:00

Separate checks!
A: This bag is $60, that T-shirt is $86, you can pay me $146
B: No, separate checks! The bag is for my classmate.

See you!

2009-01-04T20:41:00.001-08:00

See you!
A: Let’s go shopping!
B: Sorry. I still got a lot of work to do. I have to go. See you.
A: Oh, what a pity! See you!

Synonyms:
Good bye!
So long!

Search me!

2009-01-04T20:40:00.002-08:00

Search me!
A: What’s the time?
B: Search me. I haven’t got a watch.

Synonyms:
I don’t know
I have no idea

Screw you!

2009-01-04T20:40:00.001-08:00

Screw you!
A: Can you lend me some money?
B: No, I won’t lend you the money.
A: Well, screw you!

Synonyms:
Sold you!

Says you!

2009-01-04T20:36:00.000-08:00

Says you!
A: A snake was scrawling on the roof of the barn.
B: Says you!
A: But I saw the snake with my own eyes.

Synonyms:
Hot air!

Say cheese

2009-01-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

Say cheese
A: Say cheese. Let’s take a picture.
B: For what?
A: For we can’t meet again in the coming years.

Right on!

2009-01-04T20:33:00.002-08:00

Right on!
A: Don’t you think that somebody should do something about all the violence on children’s cartoon programs?
B: Right on! Kids are very affected by what they see on TV.

Synonyms:
True enough!
Exactly correct!
I agree!
Right you are!
Same here!
Too true!

Right now!

2009-01-04T20:33:00.001-08:00

Right now!
A: I’m starving!
B: Wait a moment. I’m cooking.
A: I want dinner. Right now!
B: Help yourself or wait.

Right away!

2009-01-04T20:32:00.001-08:00

Right away!
A: Rose, call an ambulance! Right away!
B: OK, but what happens?
A: Sarah is faint.

Synonyms:
Be quick!
Right off!
Buck up!
Come along!
Come on!
Get a move on!
Hurry up!

Really sensational!

2009-01-04T20:28:00.000-08:00

Really sensational!
A: Have you seen the performance?
B: Yes, really sensational, especially the fire-eater.
A: That’s exactly what I was thinking.

Synonyms:
That’s wonderful!
That’s great!

Quite reasonable

2009-01-04T20:18:00.000-08:00

Quite reasonable
A: How much is this sleeveless dress?
B: It costs $200.
A: Quite reasonable! It’s very nice.

Pretty cool!

2009-01-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

Pretty cool!
A: Look at this pen.
B: Pretty cool.
A: It was made by my grandfather for my birthday.
B: Really? It’s so special.

Synonyms:
Splendid!
How wonderful!
How cool!

Pretty bad

2009-01-03T19:54:00.001-08:00

Pretty bad
A: How do you think of this book?
B: Pretty bad. I’ll never read it again.
A: But I think its design is well.

Synonyms:
It’s very bad.

Poor thing

2009-01-03T19:52:00.000-08:00

Poor thing
A: Mary broke off the engagement with me.
B: Did she? It’s no kidding?
A: Yes, she did.
B: Poor thing.

Synonyms:
What a pity!
That is a shame!
That’s too bad!

Please don’t!

2009-01-03T19:51:00.001-08:00

Please don’t!
A: Is it all right if I have a cigarette?
B: No, please don’t.
A: Oh, okay.
B: You see, I’m allergic to smoke.
A: Oh, sorry. I don’t know.

Synonyms:
I’d prefer you not to.
I’m afraid we can't allow that.

Oh, brother!

2009-01-03T19:39:00.001-08:00

Oh, brother!
A: Oh, brother! I blew it again.
B: Don’t worry. You’ll manage it. Try it again.
A: I hope I’ll manage.

Synonyms:
My God!

Over there

2009-01-03T19:37:00.000-08:00

Over there
A: Where is our new English teacher?
B: Over there.
A: Which one? There are many teachers.
B: The girl with long hair.

Once more

2009-01-03T19:36:00.000-08:00

Once more
A: Can you hear me?
B: We can't. Once more please.
A: OK, listen carefully now.

Synonyms:
Once again, please.
Repeat.
Do it again.

On sale

2009-01-03T19:35:00.001-08:00

On sale
A: How nice your hat is!
B: I got this hat on sale, it was very cheap.

Oh yeah?

2009-01-03T19:34:00.001-08:00

Oh yeah?
A: I’m 32 years-old.
B: Oh, yeah? But you look like a young lady.
A: I’m very glad to hear that.
Synonyms:
Is it?

Oh, well!

2009-01-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

Oh, well!
A: If you were given the chance to choose where to live, which city appeals to you more, Dalian or Shanghai?
B: Oh, well. It makes no difference to me.

Synonyms:
OK. Well.

Oh, no!

2009-01-03T19:13:00.002-08:00

Oh, no!
Example 1:
A: Will you post this letter for me?
B: Oh, no! It’s too cold to go out.

Example 2:
A: Look! The dog is chasing a child.
B: Oh, no! She is my daughter.

Of course!

2009-01-03T19:13:00.001-08:00

Of course!
A: John, do you mind if I open the window?
B: What for?
A: You see, it’s a bit stuffy here and I’ve got a bit of a headache.
B: Oh, of course. Go ahead.

Synonyms:
Sure
Certainly
Feel free to go

Nothing serious

2009-01-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

Nothing serious
A: Honey, I met Lily today, my formal classmate, you know.
B: Did you really?
A: She told me that she and her husband were thinking about buying a house near the beach.
B: Nothing serious.

Nothing much

2009-01-03T19:10:00.000-08:00

Nothing much
A: Good heavens… Mike! I haven’t seen you for ages.
B: No, I’ve been away for the past two months. Good to see you again, Alain. How are you keeping?
A: Nothing much. How about you recently?

Not yet!

2009-01-03T19:08:00.000-08:00

Not yet!
A: Have you finished the work?
B: Not yet! When do you plan to go to Korea?
A: I won’t go there until your work is over.
B: How nice of you! Thank you.

Synonyms:
Not ready!
Not quite!

Not much!

2009-01-03T19:07:00.000-08:00

Not much!
A: He doesn’t want to cheat you.
B: Not much!
A: No! He has been to your dormitory to explain, but you didn’t give him a chance.

Not half!

2009-01-03T19:06:00.001-08:00

Not half!
A: Janet, will you sleep with me tonight?
B: Not half!

Synonyms:
Certainly!
Absolutely!
Definitely!

Not bad

2009-01-03T19:05:00.000-08:00

Not bad
A: How is school?
B: Not bad.
A: But your teacher visited me yesterday. He said…
B: Oh, Dad, stop. I am so sorry.

Synonyms:
That’s OK.

Not again

2009-01-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Not again
A: We’ve been cheated.
B: Not again!
A: The young lady hasn’t graduated from school, let alone she married.
B: Oh, don’t you think she was a little strange?

Synonyms:
Are you serious?
Really?

Nobody knows

2009-01-03T18:59:00.000-08:00

Nobody knows
A: Who took your book?
B: Nobody knows.
A: But you were here all the time.
B: No, I was out for lunch just now.

Synonyms:
Who knows?

No way!

2009-01-03T18:45:00.000-08:00

No way!
A: Let’s have pizza for lunch.
B: No way! I hate pizza.
A: I can’t understand why you hate such delicious food.

Synonyms:
No soap
It is impossible
Nothing doing

No wonder!

2009-01-03T18:44:00.002-08:00

No wonder!
A: I wonder why the tiger in the circus troupe will never hurt anyone.
B: The tiger just is a man covered by a tiger skin.
A: No wonder!

No soap

2009-01-03T18:44:00.001-08:00

No soap

A: Can you lend me $20.00?
B: No soap.
A: Why? I am your brother.
B: You never gave me back anything you have borrowed.

Synonyms:
No way
It is impossible
Nothing doing

No problem

2009-01-03T18:36:00.001-08:00

No problem
A: Could you finish this painting tomorrow?
B: No problem.
A: Thank you so much. You do me a big favor.

Synonyms:
It’s OK
Nothing wrong

No need

2009-01-03T18:34:00.002-08:00

No need
A: Should we call John up and invite him?
B: No need. He went to the movies tonight.

Synonyms:
It is not necessary.

No kidding

2009-01-03T18:34:00.001-08:00

No kidding
A: Separation? Are you kidding?
B: No kidding.
A: What are you talking about? I don’t see why.

Synonyms:
That’s the absolutely truth.
I’m serious.

No joy!

2009-01-03T18:33:00.002-08:00

No joy!
A: So how was your driving exam?
B: No joy!
A: Why? You have done well.

Synonyms:
I failed.
I am not satisfied.

No dice!

2009-01-03T18:33:00.001-08:00

No dice!
A: Keep it up! Don’t stop now!
B: No dice! I run out of my energy.
A: The ending line is under your nose.

No comment!

2009-01-03T18:32:00.001-08:00

No comment!
A: Mr. White, may I have opinion about the attack to Iraq?
B: No comment!

No bull?

2009-01-03T18:26:00.000-08:00

No bull?
A: We scored six goals.
B: I don’t believe it.
A: And I scored three of them.
B: No bull?

Synonyms:
Are you kidding?
Are you pulling my leg?
How’s that possible?

Nice going

2009-01-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

Nice going
A: Mom, we won the second place. Look at the silver medal. It’s so bright!
B: Nice going, boys. I’m proud of you.

Synonyms:
Good work
Well done
Nice try
Nice work

Next time

2009-01-03T18:18:00.000-08:00

Next time
A: When will you come?
B: Next time.
A: Next time is what time?
B: I’ll call you before I come.

Next, please!

2009-01-03T18:17:00.002-08:00

Next, please!
A: Next, please!
B: Miss, I have been waiting here for one hour, when is my turn?
A: Sorry, 15 minutes later, I’m afraid.

Name it.

2009-01-03T18:17:00.001-08:00

Name it.
A: Whatever you like, name it, you got it.
B: You must be joking! I don’t believe!
A: I mean if you really want something, you can get in your mind no matter what it is.

Naff off!

2009-01-03T18:16:00.001-08:00

Naff off!
A: Naff off! Leave me to get on my work.
B: But I can help you.
A: No, thanks.

Synonyms:
Leave me alone!
Fuck off!
Go away!

My treat.

2009-01-03T18:11:00.000-08:00

My treat.
A: Waiter, check please.
B: This is my treat.

Synonyms:
It’s on me.

My word!

2009-01-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

My word!
A: My word! My wallet was left at home. No cash on me to pay for the petrol. Will you accept a check?
B: Yes, certainly.
A: Oh, thank goodness for that. Or it will be a long way to go back and fetch the money. Thanks.

Synonyms:
Ouch!
Oh, my gosh!