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Behavior & Approach - Conversational Responses

Dive into English idioms that are conversational responses, like "you can say that again" and "for crying out loud".

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used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

Ex: "I can't believe it's already December."
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hard cheese
[phrase]

used to show one's lack of sympathy for a person or thing

Ex: This is the only food we have left , and if you do n't like ithard cheese.
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used to angrily state that despite one's disagreement with what someone has said, one will not argue about it

Ex: If you like the idea of a beach vacation, then have it your way; I'll book it for us.
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catch you later
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used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

Ex: I'm off to class now, but I'll catch you later at the library.
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be my guest
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used when giving someone the confirmation that they can do, take, or use something

Ex: If you want to try the cake I bakedbe my guest; it 's on the counter .
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bloody hell
[interjection]

used to show one's anger, surprise, or frustration

Ex: Bloody hell, I just spilled coffee all over my laptop.
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said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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used to say that someone can do as they please

Ex: Want to use the pool as much as you like?
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long time no see
[interjection]

used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them

Ex: Hello, long time no see!
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used to refer to dogs, emphasizing their loyalty and companionship with humans

Ex: It's amazing how man's best friend can sense your emotions and provide comfort, even when you can't put your feelings into words.
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used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
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to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Ex: You won the lottery?!
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says who
[interjection]

used to show that one does not accept nor agree with someone's statement or opinion

Ex: You heard that they're canceling the event?
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son of a gun
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used to show affection or add humor when addressing a person

Ex: She has been surprising us with her artistic skills lately, that little son of a gun!
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used to express one's complete disbelief about something that another person has just said

Ex: Telling me that pigs can dance on the moon is like the moon is made of green cheese.
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take a picture
[sentence]

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

Ex: The stranger 's long gaze made her say , Want take a picture or what ?
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for crying out loud
[interjection]

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

Ex: I've asked you three times already, for crying out loud!
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pish posh
[interjection]

used to express disagreement with an idea, statement, or opinion as unimportant, silly, or not worth serious consideration

Ex: Stop with pish posh and get to the real issues at hand .
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pig's ass
[interjection]

used to express disbelief or rejection of a statement

Ex: You believe he found a unicorn in his backyard?
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