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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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you can say that again

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

Ex: You can say that again.We really needed this weekend off.
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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 lost your place in line?Tough cheese; you should not have walked away.
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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: Have it your way; order the expensive one if you insist.
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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: They said "catch you later" and headed toward the subway.
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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: If you think you can fix the printer, be my guest.
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bloody hell
bloody hell
[interjection]

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

Ex: Bloody hell , stop shouting at me .
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cat got your tongue

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

Ex: Do not just stand there.Cat got your tongue?
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knock yourself out

used to say that someone can do as they please

Ex: If you want to read all five reports tonight, 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: At the reunion , people kept hugging each other and saying , "Long time no see . "
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man's best friend

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

Ex: People call dogs man's best friend, but my cat acts just as loyal.
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now you are talking

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

Ex: A quiet beach, good food, and no meetings?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: When Dad claimed he was a famous singer in college, Mom laughed and said, "Pull the other leg."
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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: They insisted the old shop was the best in town .Says who ? I have seen better .
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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: The old son of a gun still beats everyone at chess .
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take a picture
take a picture
[sentence]

said to angrily ask a person to stop staring at one

Ex: I asked him, "Take a picture?" because he would not stop looking 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: If he really says he can speak twenty languages fluently, 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 , that was the last train home .
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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 , your cousin 's opinion does not decide the matter .
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pig's ass
pig's ass
[interjection]

used to express disbelief or rejection of a statement

Ex: They said the bill was only five dollars .Pig's ass ; look at all those extra fees .
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