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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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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
you can say that again

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

Ex: This traffic is awful. You can say that again. 
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(hard|tough) cheese
hard cheese
[phrase]

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

Ex: You missed the sale? Hard cheese; I told you yesterday. 
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have it your way

used to angrily state that despite one's disagreement with what someone has said, one will not argue about it

Ex: Fine, have it your way; I will not argue about it anymore. 
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catch you later
catch you later
[sentence]

used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

Ex: I have to run now, but I will catch you later. 
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be my guest
be my guest
[sentence]

used when giving someone the confirmation that they can do, take, or use something

Ex: Can I use your phone? Be my guest. 
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bloody hell
bloody hell
[interjection]

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

Ex: Bloody hell, I forgot my passport. 
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cat got your tongue

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: Cat got your tongue? You were very confident a minute ago. 
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knock yourself out

used to say that someone can do as they please

Ex: If you want to reorganize the whole closet, knock yourself out. 
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long time no see
long time no see
[interjection]

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

Ex: Long time no see, Maya! How have you been? 
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man's best friend

used to refer to dogs, emphasizing their loyalty and companionship with humans

Ex: Dogs are often called man's best friend because they are so loyal. 
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now you are talking

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: If you can finish the report by Friday, now you are talking. 
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to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|)

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Ex: You won the lottery twice in one week? Pull the other one. 
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says who
says who
[interjection]

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

Ex: You say I am too young for the job. Says who? 
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son of a gun
son of a gun
[phrase]

used to show affection or add humor when addressing a person

Ex: You fixed the bike already? You son of a gun, thank you! 
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take a picture
take a picture
[sentence]

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

Ex: Take a picture, it will last longer. Stop staring at me. 
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the moon is made of (green|) cheese

used to express one's complete disbelief about something that another person has just said

Ex: He says he can buy that mansion with his savings? Yeah, and the moon is made of green cheese. 
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for crying out loud
for crying out loud
[interjection]

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

Ex: For crying out loud, close the door before the cat gets out. 
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pish posh
pish posh
[interjection]

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

Ex: Pish posh, that rule is too silly to worry about. 
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pig's ass
pig's ass
[interjection]

used to express disbelief or rejection of a statement

Ex: He says he did all the work alone? Pig's ass. 
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