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0:00five ways to ask for clarification
0:10pardon
0:13would you mind repeating that what do you mean I'm not sure I follow you
0:21could you explain
0:25five ways to check if the other person understands you
0:31do you understand what I'm saying
0:35does that make sense
0:38do you know what I mean
0:41are you with me so far
0:44is that clear
0:50fine
0:52ways to ask for help i need a little help
0:57could you help me out could you give me a hand
1:04could you spare a couple minutes could you do me a favor
1:10fine
1:13ways to ask someone else to do something would you mind opening the window
1:19could you please turn off the lights
1:24can you pass me the chicken
1:29please send me the information I'd appreciate it if you could wash the
1:34dishes five ways to interrupt someone
1:42sorry to interrupt but excuse me can I talk to you for a minute
1:48excuse me do you have a minute
1:53could I jump in here
1:56sorry i just want to say that
2:01may I have a word ten ways to encourage someone
2:09keep up the good work that was a nice try
2:15that's real improvement
2:19you're on the right track
2:22you've almost got it
2:25you're doing great
2:29don't give up
2:32up hang in there you can do it
2:38give it your best shot
2:41nice job you did great
2:48fine
2:50phrases for complaining I'm not happy about this
2:56I'm sorry but this is unacceptable
3:02I'm not very satisfied with
3:07I can't stand it when this sucks
3:1210 phrases for remembering reminding and forgetting i'll always remember i'll
3:24never forget
3:26if i remember correctly as far as I can recall I have a vague recollection of
3:38it's on the tip of my tongue
3:42my mind went blank
3:46it doesn't ring a bell
3:50please remember to please don't forget to i'd like to remind you about you
4:04haven't forgotten to have you
4:07it completely slipped my mind
4:1510
4:15phrases for saying something is easy and difficult
4:19it's a piece of cake it's a cinch
4:25it's a breeze anyone can do it
4:31there's nothing to it
4:34it's hard it's a bit tricky
4:40it's really tough
4:43it's not a walk in the park
4:47it's very demanding 10 expressions about age she's in her early twenties
4:59he's in his late thirties
5:04she just turned six act your age
5:10I'm not as young as I used to be
5:14I'm not over the hill yet
5:18he's no spring chicken
5:23she's wise beyond her years
5:26I'm having a senior moment he lived to a ripe old age 10
5:38is for shopping do you have
5:44where can I find I'm just browsing
5:49I'm looking for
5:52how much is this is this on sale
5:58can I try it on I'll take it
6:04do you take credit cards
6:08I'd like to return this
6:11I'd like to exchange this 10 phrases for talking about food i'm starving let's
6:25grab a bite to eat
6:27how about eating out tonight
6:30I brought some snacks
6:34this soup is delicious
6:40can I have another helping of potatoes
6:43I'll have could we get the check please
6:52I'm full I'm stuffed
6:5710 phrases for talking about TV
7:02where's the remote
7:05is there anything good on
7:11can i change the channel
7:14I've already seen this episode this is a rerun
7:20I love this show
7:24there are too many commercials
7:27stop channel surfing
7:31check the TV Guide
7:35it's
7:37season finale 10 phrases you'll hear in the airport
7:45do you have any bags to check
7:48would you like a window seat or an aisle seat
7:55here's your boarding pass your flight leaves from gate 15 your seat number is
8:04AF flight 800 is now boarding your flight has been delayed your flight has
8:17been canceled
8:19this is the final call for flight 800
8:23what is the
8:27of your trip
8:31ten ways to talk about price it costs a fortune
8:39it cost an arm and a leg
8:42that's a ripoff
8:46I can't afford it
8:50that's a bit pricey
8:53that's quite reasonable
8:57its twenty percent off
9:01that's a good deal
9:05it was a real bargain
9:08it was dirt cheap
9:12five phrases for hot weather
9:17it's nice and warm today
9:20it's absolutely boiling
9:24we're having a real heat wave
9:29the sun's really strong today
9:33it's hot and humid five phrases for cold weather
9:42it's a little chilly it's freezing
9:49the
9:50sure is dropping
9:54make sure to bundle up we're expecting some winter weather
10:02fine
10:04phrases for talking about rain it's drizzling it's pouring
10:12it's raining cats and dogs
10:17I got caught in a downpour
10:20I think the rains letting up
10:26ten ways to say you're tired I'm exhausted I'm dead tired
10:36I'm pooped
10:39I'm spent
10:42I'm beat I'm running on fumes
10:49I'm running on empty
10:52I can hardly keep my eyes open i'm off to bed
11:00I'm going to hit the
11:03it's bedtime for me five phrases for promises and resolutions
11:15I really should I promise that I'll I swear I'll i swear i won't
11:30no matter what happens i'm going to come hell or high water I'll 10 excuses for
11:44being late
11:45sorry I'm late
11:50I over
11:51slept my alarm didn't go off
11:57I had to wages for a bus the bus was late
12:04the tree
12:06it was terrible I couldn't find a parking spot
12:12I got lost coming here I was tied up in a meeting
12:20I just lost track of time
12:24five ways to say someone is correct
12:30that's right that's spot on
12:36you've hit the nail on the head
12:40you've nailed it
12:43I suppose so
12:47I'm afraid you're right fine
12:55ways to say someone is wrong
12:58I'm afraid that's not quite right I'm afraid you're mistaken know you've got
13:06it wrong
13:07no that's all wrong
13:13baloney both
13:17it five ways to say someone is smart
13:23he's really sharp
13:26she's brilliant he's very bright she's a genius
13:36he's a smart cookie
13:41five ways to say someone is stupid
13:45he's not the sharpest tool in the shed
13:49she's a few cards short of a deck
13:53he's a bit slow
13:57she's a complete idiot
14:01he's really dumb
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0:00ten ways to avoid answering a question
0:08no comment I'm not at liberty to say
0:16wait and see let me get back to you
0:21I'm sorry that's confidential
0:25I'm sorry that's personal
0:29I'd rather not talk about it
0:33it's none of your business
0:36mind your own business
0:40why do you want to know
0:4315 phrases for being rich and poor
0:50he's short on cash
0:53he's broke his bank account is overdrawn
1:00he's just scraping by
1:04he makes minimum wage
1:08he's pinching pennies
1:12he's scrimping and saving
1:18she's very wealthy she's quite
1:23well off she's loaded
1:28she's filthy rich
1:32she inherited a fortune
1:35she's making a killing
1:40she's raking in the cash
1:46she's rolling in dough 10 phrases for talking about statistics the crime rate
1:58rose
1:59the crime rate went up there was a
2:05sharp increase in crime there was a gradual rise in crime
2:11there was a spike in crime the crime rate reached its peak the crime rate
2:23plateaued
2:25there was a slight decrease in crime the crime rate dropped the crime rate
2:36plummeted ten ways to say someone's talented she was born to dance
2:46he's a natural
2:49she could do it in her sleep
2:53he knows it inside out
2:57she knows New York like the back of her hand she's a walking encyclopedia of
3:06philosophy
3:07he's in a class of his own
3:12he's the best in the business
3:16she's very gifted
3:20he's a chemistry whiz 10 free
3:29telling someone to wait could you give me a minute
3:33hang on a sec just a sec hold on let me see let me think
3:50I'll be right with you
3:54bear with me
3:57that will have to wait wait and see
4:04not so fast
4:07hold your horses 10 phrases for estimating and guessing if I had to take
4:19a guess I'd say she's about 35 years old
4:23it's difficult to say but I think our customers are more satisfied
4:30off the top of my head
4:34and I'd say the company has 500 employees
4:39it's about 10 miles away
4:42it's around three hours long
4:47I wouldn't be surprised if Peter asks Jill to marry him
4:53there's a good chance it will rain tomorrow i have a feeling the boss won't
5:01be happy about this
5:02I bet he'll be late
5:06your guess is as good as mine
5:1110 phrases for decisions i'm debating between I can't make up my mind i'm on
5:26the phone
5:26since i'll take that into consideration
5:33on the other hand i'm having sex
5:40thoughts
5:43I changed my mind
5:46he convinced me to he persuaded me to
5:54looking back I know it was the right decision it's up to you
6:0010 phrases for good luck and bad luck good luck
6:11better luck next time Just My Luck
6:16lucky you
6:19that was a stroke of luck
6:23some people have all the luck
6:27as luck would have it
6:32he's down on his luck
6:36no such
6:39what
6:42not luck
6:4610 phrases for worries and relief
6:50I'm scared that i can't help thinking that it's been keeping me up at night
7:01what if you
7:07thank goodness what a relief
7:14you had me worried for a moment
7:18you have no idea what a relief it is
7:22that's a huge load off my mind
7:2710 phrases for talking about the future it will happen any day now
7:36it's
7:39around the corner in the near future it will or won't happen in our lifetime
7:49it's a sign or taste of things to come
7:55I'm counting down the days until sooner or later
8:05it's bound to happen eventually I'll get
8:12- it I'll do it right away
8:18I'll get right on it time will tell
8:2510 phrases for compliments
8:29you look nice you look amazing
8:35what a beautiful necklace
8:40I like your shirt
8:43those
8:46on his delicious your
8:50fantastic cook my compliments to the chef
8:56what a nice apartment you have a beautiful home
9:05he's so
9:07cute your kids are a lot of fun
9:1315 phrases for certainty and probability
9:19I'm absolutely sure
9:25I'm Paul
9:26positive that i have no doubt that I'm a hundred percent certain i'm convinced
9:39that chances are that
9:45odds are that I seriously doubt it
9:52I don't think so
9:55probably not
10:00it's not very likely there's not much chance of that I'd be very surprised if
10:12that happened
10:13I wouldn't bet on it that will never
10:20happen ten ways to say something is interesting or boring
10:29it's fascinating it's intriguing
10:35I couldn't tear myself away I couldn't put it down
10:42I was so into it I lost track of time
10:47it does nothing for me
10:51I was bored to tears
10:55I was
10:58I was dying of boredom
11:05it's about is
11:06is watching paint dry 10 phrases for cheering someone up
11:14what's the matter what's wrong
11:19are you all right you look a bit down
11:25is there anything I can do to help cheer up chin up
11:35it's not so bad
11:38everything will be okay
11:42look on the bright side it's not the end of the world
11:50seven phrases for disappointment
11:56what a pity what a shame
12:01how disappointing
12:04that's too bad
12:08bummer it was a real letdown
12:14it didn't live up to my expectations
12:18ten ways to
12:23hey you don't believe someone yeah right
12:29you're kidding you're pulling my leg
12:34that's a
12:37duration he's stretching the truth
12:43he's not telling the whole truth she's being economical with the truth
12:50his story is fishy
12:54that's an outright lie
12:57that's a pack of lies
13:01ten expressions for bad people
13:07he's a creep he's a pervert
13:12he's a sicko
13:15he's a scumbag
13:19he's an asshole
13:22he's a jerk
13:26he's a bastard she's a bitch
13:30she's a psycho
13:36she's a slut ten words for describing speaking he yelled
13:45she screamed I whispered we chatted he mumbled my kids whined he rambled he
14:06went on and on
14:07she's stamford I snapped at my husband he muttered 10 phrases for facial
14:22expressions
14:23she was beaming the kids were smiling from ear to ear
14:30he looked puzzled
14:33she grinned
14:38he winced when the doctor gave him an injection
14:41she gave me a dirty look
14:46she
14:49his eyes were glazed over
14:55why the long face her expression was unreadable 10 phrases to describe
15:06offending or upsetting people
15:09they got off on the wrong foot
15:13he got on the teachers bad side
15:17she took offense at his comment
15:21he has a chip on his shoulder
15:25she got bent out of shape he left in a huff
15:32she got her panties in a wad
15:36he has a short fuse
15:40she dissed my mother
15:43he got his nose out of joint 10 phrases
15:52travel experiences
15:55my flight was overbooked my flight was delayed my flight
16:03it was cancelled my luggage was lost
16:09I was jet-lagged my hotel was in a CD area
16:17I was mugged the web
16:22is miserable I got the
16:26runs the place was a tourist trap
16:32I couldn't wait to get back home 10 phrases for drinking alcohol
16:40it's on me
16:44I'd like to make a toast here's to your health
16:50another round of drinks please put it on my tab
16:57he's a bit tipsy
17:01he's completely sloshed
17:05he's completely wasted
17:08he's completely plastered
17:12she's trying to drown our sorrows
17:16I'm the designated driver
17:21I had
17:23hangover I was hung over 15 comparative idioms
17:33it's as light as a feather as dry as a bone
17:39it's as flat as a pancake
17:43he's as mad as a Hornet
17:47it's as old as the hills
17:51it's as quick as lightning
17:54she's a sick
17:57dog he's as strong as an ox
18:04there is different as night and day she's as stubborn as a mule
18:10he's as proud as a peacock
18:14she's as
18:17sheet it's as solid as a rock
18:22it's as good as new
18:27it's as clear as mud
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0:03ten ways to say hello and goodbye
0:06hello hi hey hi there howdy
0:16bye bye bye see you later
0:23take care have a good one
0:2610 informal ways to say yes and no
0:32yeah yep
0:36mhm uh huh sure
0:41nope now
0:44Putin uh-uh no way
0:50ten ways to ask how someone is how are you how's it going how you doing how are
1:02things how's life
1:05how have you been how's your family
1:10what's up what's new
1:14what you been up to lately
1:19ten ways to say how you are I'm fine thanks how about you
1:25pretty good not bad
1:30great couldn't be better
1:34can't complain I've been busy
1:39same as always not so great
1:44could be better
1:49ten ways to say thank you thanks thanks a lot
1:55thank you so much
1:58thanks a million thanks for your help
2:03thanks for helping me I really appreciate it
2:08I'm really grateful that's so kind of you
2:14I can't thank you enough
2:18I owe you one ten ways to respond to thank you you're welcome
2:28no problem no worries
2:32don't mention it my pleasure anytime
2:40it was the least I could do glad to help
2:45sure
2:49thank you fine
2:52I phrases for apologizing I'm sorry that I'm sorry that I was so rude yesterday
3:01it's my fault
3:04oops sorry I should have
3:09I should have called you and told you I'd be late
3:13I apologize for I apologize for the delay
3:20five ways to respond to an apology
3:25that's okay it happens
3:29no problem don't worry about
3:33that I forgive you
3:3910 phrases for introductions I just wanted to introduce myself I'm Shayna
3:47I don't think we've met before
3:50my name is shana this is I'd like you to meet
3:57have you met I'd like to introduce you to a nice to meet you
4:05it's a pleasure to meet you likewise and you
4:16six ways to show interest really that's interesting
4:23uh-huh right gotcha
4:29sure
4:34five ways to end a conversation politely
4:37it was nice chatting with you well it's getting late anyway I should get going
4:47sorry but I'm afraid I need to
4:51I'm sorry to cut you off but i actually gotta run 10 phrases for telephone calls
5:01hi this is Jane may I speak with john smith is John there
5:10i'm calling about
5:14I'm returning your call
5:17one moment please
5:20hang on a sec
5:24he's not here would you like to leave a message
5:27could you ask him to call me back
5:31thanks for calling 10 phrases for asking for information can you tell me could
5:43you tell me
5:46I'd like to know do you know do you have any idea how could anyone tell me
5:55would you happen to know I don't suppose you would know I was wondering i'm
6:07calling to find out
6:12five ways to say i don't know i have no idea I have no clue
6:20I can't help you there
6:24beats me i'm not really sure
6:28I've been wondering that - 10 phrases for asking for someone's opinion and
6:37giving your opinion what do you think about how do you feel about what's your
6:48opinion of what are your views on in my opinion I'd say personally I think
7:00personally I believe if you ask me the way i see it from my point of view
7:13five phrases for not having an opinion
7:19I've never given it much thought
7:23I don't have strong feelings either way it doesn't make any difference to me
7:31I have no opinion on the matter whatever 10 phrases for agreeing
7:43exactly absolutely
7:48that's so true
7:52that's for sure
7:55I agree a hundred percent I couldn't agree with you more
8:00that's exactly what I think that's exactly how I feel
8:08tell me about it you're telling me
8:13I'll say I suppose so
8:1710 phrases for disagreeing
8:24I don't think so I beg to differ
8:29I'm afraid I don't agree
8:33I'm not so sure about that
8:37that's not how I see it
8:41not necessarily
8:45yes but on the contrary
8:52no way I totally disagree
8:58five phrases for responding to good news congratulations that's great how
9:13wonderful
9:14awesome
9:19I'm so happy for you
9:22five phrases for responding to bad news
9:26oh no that's terrible poor you
9:34I'm so sorry to hear that
9:38I'm sorry for your loss
9:4110 phrases for invitations are you free Saturday night
9:50are you doing anything Saturday night
9:54let me check my calendar
9:57do you want to see a movie
10:01would you like to join me for dinner
10:04I'd love to sounds great I'd love to but I have another commitment
10:16I don't think i can maybe another time
10:21five ways to make and respond to an offer
10:28would you like a drink do you want some water
10:34can I get you something to eat that'd be great thanks
10:39no thanks I'm okay
10:42six phrases for talking about future plans
10:49i'm going to i'm planning to
10:54I hope - I do
10:59like - I might i'm a i'm thinking about ten ways to talk about likes and
11:13dislikes
11:15I love soccer
11:18I'm really into soccer
11:23I live for soccer soccer is my thing
11:29I'm crazy about
11:32soccer I'm not a huge fan of Modern Art Moderne are isn't my cup of tea
11:45I don't really care for modern art I'm not into modern art
11:53I can't stand modern art five ways to make a suggestion
12:01how about how about trying something new
12:08why don't you why don't you talk to your boss
12:14maybe we should maybe we should do more research
12:21I'd recommend i'd recommend going to the doctor
12:29have you thought about have you thought about buying a new computer 10 phrases
12:40for asking or talking about jobs where do you work
12:47what do you do what do you do 4a
12:52thing I work at Microsoft
12:57I'm an accountant
13:00I'm unemployed I'm between jobs at the moment I'm looking for work
13:12I'm a stay-at-home mom I'm a stay-at-home dad
13:18I run my own business
13:21I'm a freelance writer
13:26I'm retired 10 phrases for describing relationships
13:36I'm single I have a boyfriend i have a
13:44your friend were engaged
13:48we're getting married in June
13:51I'm married I've been married for 10 years
13:59I'm divorced I'm widowed
14:03I'm not looking for anything serious
14:08I'm not quite over my ex
14:15ways to ask for clarification pardon
14:21would you mind repeating that what do you mean I'm not sure I follow you
14:32could you explain five ways to check if the other person understands you
14:40do you understand what I'm saying
14:43does that make sense
14:47do you know what I mean
14:50are you with me so far
14:53is that clear
14:56five ways to ask for help i need a little help
15:05could you help me out could you give me a hand
15:11could you spare a couple minutes
15:14could you do me a favor
15:18fine
15:22ways to ask someone else to do something
15:25would you mind opening the window
15:28could you please turn off the lights
15:34can you pass me the chicken
15:38please send me the information I'd appreciate it if you could wash the
15:43dishes five ways to interrupt someone
15:51sorry to interrupt but excuse me could I talk to you for a minute
15:57excuse me do you have a minute
16:01could I jump in here
16:05sorry i just want to say that
16:09may I have a word
16:15ten ways to encourage someone
16:19keep up the good work that was a nice try
16:24that's real improvement
16:27you're on the right track
16:31you've almost got it
16:34you're doing great
16:37don't give up
16:41hang in there you can do it
16:47give it your best
16:49shot nice job you did great
16:57five phrases for complaining
17:01I'm not happy about this
17:05I'm sorry but this is unacceptable
17:11I'm not very satisfied with I can't stand it when this sucks
17:2110 phrases for remembering reminding and forgetting i'll always remember i'll
17:33never forget
17:34if i remember correctly as far as I can recall I have a vague recollection of
17:46it's on the tip of my tongue
17:51my mind went blank
17:55it doesn't ring a bell
17:59please remember to please don't forget to i'd like to remind you about you
18:13haven't forgotten to have you
18:16it completely slipped my mind
18:24and phrases for saying something is easy and difficult
18:29it's a piece of cake it's a cinch
18:34it's a breeze anyone can do it
18:40there's nothing to it
18:43it's hard it's a bit tricky
18:49it's real
18:51a tough it's not a walk in the park
18:56it's very demanding 10 expressions about age she's in her early twenties
19:08he's in his late thirties
19:11she just turned six act your age
19:19I'm not as young as I used to be
19:23I'm not over the hill yet
19:27he's no spring chicken
19:31she's wise beyond her years
19:35I'm having a senior moment he lived to a ripe old age 10 phrases for shopping
19:48do you have where can I find I'm just browsing
19:57I'm looking for
20:00how much is this is this on sale
20:07can I try
20:09Don I'll take it
20:14do you take credit cards I'd like to return this
20:21I'd like to exchange this 10 phrases for talking about food i'm starving let's
20:34grab a bite to eat
20:36how about eating out tonight
20:39I brought some snacks
20:43this soup is delicious
20:46can I have another helping of potatoes
20:51I'll have can we get the check please
20:59I'm full I'm stuffed
21:0510 phrases for talking about TV
21:11where's the remote
21:14is there anything good on
21:17can i change the channel
21:23I've already seen this episode this is a rerun
21:30I love this show there are too many commercials
21:36stop channel surfing
21:42check the TV Guide it's the season finale 10 phrases you'll hear in the
21:52airport
21:53do you have any bags to check
21:57would you like a window see or an ioc here's your boarding pass
22:05your flight leaves from gate 15 your seat number is AF flight 800 is now
22:18boarding your flight
22:22and delayed your fly
22:25has been cancelled
22:28this is the final call for flight 800
22:34what is the purpose of your trip
22:38ten ways to talk about price it costs a fortune
22:46it cost an arm and a leg
22:50that's a ripoff
22:54I can't afford it
22:58that's a bit pricey
23:02that's quite reasonable
23:06its twenty percent off
23:09that's a good deal
23:15it was a real bargain it was dirt cheap
23:24phrases for hot weather
23:27it's nice and warm today it's absolutely boiling
23:35we're having a real heat wave
23:38the sun's really strong today
23:42it's hot and humid five phrases for cold weather
23:50it's a little chilly it's freezing
23:56the temperatures dropping
24:00make sure to bundle up
24:06we're expecting some winter weather five phrases for talking about rain
24:15it's drizzling it's pouring
24:20it's raining cats and dogs
24:25I got caught in a downpour
24:29I think the rains letting up
24:33ten ways to say you're tired I'm exhausted I'm dead tired
24:45I'm
24:47pooped I'm spent
24:53I'm beat I'm running on fumes
24:59I'm running on empty I can hardly keep my eyes open i'm off to bed
25:09I'm gonna hit the sack
25:12it's bedtime for me five phrases for promises and resolutions
25:24I really should I promise that I'll I swear I'll i swear i won't
25:40no matter what happens i'm going to come hell or high water I'll 10 excuses for
25:53being late
25:54sorry I'm late
25:58I over
25:59slept my alarm didn't go off
26:04I had to wages for a bus the bus was late
26:13the tree
26:14traffic was terrible I couldn't find a parking slot
26:20I got lost coming here I was tied up in a meeting
26:28I just lost track of time
26:33five ways to say someone is correct
26:39that's right that's spot on
26:44you've hit the nail on the head
26:48you've nailed it
26:52I suppose so
26:56I'm afraid you're right
26:59five ways to say someone is wrong
27:06I'm afraid that's not quite right
27:09I'm afraid you're mistaken know you've got it wrong
27:16no that's all wrong
27:20baloney
27:23both
27:25it five ways to say someone is smart
27:32he's really sharp
27:35she's brilliant he's very bright she's a genius
27:46he's a smart cookie
27:51five ways to say someone is stupid he's not the sharpest tool in the shed
27:57she's a few cards short of a deck
28:02he's a bit slow
28:06she's a complete idiot
28:09he's really dumb
28:13ten ways to avoid answering a question
28:19no comment I'm not at liberty to say
28:24wait and see
28:27let me get back to you
28:31I'm sorry that's confidential
28:35I'm sorry that's personal
28:39I'd rather not talk about it
28:43it's none of your business
28:47mind your own business
28:50why do you want to know
28:5515 phrases for being rich and poor
29:00he's short on cash
29:04he's broke his bank account is overdrawn
29:10he's
29:13scraping by
29:16he makes minimum wage he's pinching pennies
29:22he's scrimping and saving
29:26she's very wealthy
29:30she's quite well off
29:34she's loaded
29:38she's filthy rich
29:41she inherited a fortune
29:45she's making a killing
29:50she's raking in the cash
29:54she's rolling in dough
30:03and phrases for talking about statistics the crime rate rose
30:09the crime rate went up there was a sharp increase in crime
30:17there was a gradual rise in crime
30:22there was a spike in crime the crime rate reached its peak the crime rate
30:33plateaued
30:35there was a slight decrease in crime the crime rate dropped the crime rate
30:46plummeted ten ways to say someone's talented she was born to dance
30:56he's a natural
30:59she could do it in her sleep
31:03he knows it inside out
31:07she knows New York like the back of her hand she's a walking encyclopedia of
31:16philosophy
31:17he's in a class of his own
31:22he's the best in the business
31:26she's very gifted
31:30he's a chemistry with you
31:3810 phrases for telling someone to wait could you give me a minute
31:43hang on a sec just a sec hold
31:52on let me see let me think
32:02I'll be right with you bear with me
32:10that will have to wait wait and see
32:14not so fast
32:18hold your horses 10 phrases for estimating and guessing if I had to take
32:29a guess I'd say she's about 35 years old
32:34it's difficult to say but I think our customers are more satisfied
32:43off the top of my head I'd say the company has 500 employees
32:48it's about 10 miles away
32:54it's around three hours long I wouldn't be surprised if Peter asks Jill to marry
33:02him
33:03there's a good chance it will rain tomorrow i have a feeling the boss will
33:11be happy about this
33:13I
33:15that he'll be late your guess is as good as mine
33:2110 phrases for decisions i'm debating between I can't make up my mind i'm on
33:36the fence
33:37I'll take that into consideration
33:42on the other hand I'm having second thoughts
33:51I changed my mind
33:55he convinced me to
33:58he persuaded me to
34:02looking back I know it was the right decision
34:07it's up to you
34:1010 phrases for good luck and bad luck good luck better
34:22it's time Just My Luck
34:26lucky you
34:30that was a stroke of luck
34:34some people have all the luck
34:38as luck would have it
34:43he's down on his luck no such luck
34:49what rotten luck 10 phrases for worries and relief
35:01I'm scared that i can't help thinking that it's been keeping me up at night
35:11what if you
35:17thank goodness what a relief
35:24you had me worried for a moment
35:28you have no idea what a relief it is
35:33that's a huge load off my mind
35:3710 phrases for talking about the future it will happen any day now
35:46it's
35:49around the corner in the near future it will or won't happen in our lifetime
35:59it's a sign or taste of things to come
36:05I'm counting down the days until sooner or later
36:15it's bound to happen eventually I'll get around to it
36:24I'll do it right away I'll get right on it
36:30time will tell
36:3610 phrases for compliments
36:40you look nice
36:44you look amazing what a beautiful necklace
36:50I like your shirt
36:56the lasagna is delicious you're fantastic cook
37:02my compliments to the chef
37:06what a nice apartment you have a beautiful home
37:15he's so cute
37:19your kids are a lot of fun
37:2615 phrases for certainty and probability
37:30I'm absolutely sure I'm positive that i have no doubt that I'm a hundred percent
37:45certain i'm convinced that chances are that
37:56odds are that I seriously doubt it
38:02I don't think so
38:07probably not
38:09it's not very likely there's not much chance of that I'd be very surprised if
38:22that happened
38:23I wouldn't bet on it
38:27that will never happen
38:35ten ways to say something is interesting or boring
38:38it's fascinating it's intriguing
38:44I couldn't tear myself away
38:48I couldn't put it down
38:52I was so into it I lost track of time
38:57it does nothing for me
39:01I was bored too
39:04tears i was bored to death
39:10I was dying of boredom it's about as exciting as watching paint dry
39:1710 phrases for cheering someone up
39:24what's the matter what's wrong
39:29are you all right you look a bit down
39:35is there anything I can do to help cheer up chin up
39:45it's not so bad
39:48everything will be okay
39:54look on the bright side it's not the end of the world
40:03seven phrases for disappointment what a pity
40:08what a shame how disappointing
40:15that's too bad
40:18bomber it was a real letdown
40:24it didn't live up to my expectations
40:28ten ways to
40:33hey you don't believe someone yeah right
40:39your kid
40:40dang you're pulling my leg
40:44that's a bit of an exaggeration
40:49he's stretching the truth
40:53he's not telling the whole truth
40:56she's being economical with the truth
41:00his story is fishy
41:04that's an outright lie
41:08that's a pack of lies
41:11ten expressions for bad people
41:17he's a creep he's a pervert
41:22he's a sicko he's a scumbag
41:29he's an asshole
41:32he's a jerk
41:35he's a bastard she's a bit
41:40she's a psycho
41:44she's a slut ten words for describing speaking he yelled
41:56she screamed I whispered we chatted he mumbled my kids whined he rambled he
42:16went on and on
42:17she stamford I snapped at my husband he muttered 10 phrases for facial
42:32expressions
42:33she was beaming the kids were smiling from ear to ear
42:40he looked puzzled
42:43she grinned
42:46he winced when the doctor gave him an injection
42:51she gave me a dirty look
42:57she
42:59ashed his eyes were glazed over
43:04why the long face
43:08her expression was unreadable 10 phrases to describe offending or upsetting
43:18people
43:19they got off on the wrong foot
43:23he got on the teachers bad side
43:27she took offense at his comment
43:31he has a chip on his shoulder
43:35she got bent out of shape he left in a huff
43:43she got her panties in a wad
43:46he has a short fuse
43:50she dissed my mother
43:54he got his nose out of joint 10 phrases for bad travel experiences
44:04my flight was overbooked
44:08my flight was delayed my flight was cancelled my life
44:18is lost
44:21I was jet-lagged my hotel was in a CD area
44:27I was mugged the weather
44:32is miserable I got the runs the place was a tourist trap
44:41I couldn't wait to get back home 10 phrases for a drink
44:49alcohol it's on me
44:53I'd like to make a toast here's to your health
45:02another
45:02round of drinks please put it on my tab
45:07he's a bit tipsy
45:11he's completely sloshed
45:15he's completely wasted
45:18he's completely plastered
45:22she's trying to drown our sorrows
45:26I'm the designated driver
45:31I had a hangover
45:34I was hung over 15 comparative idioms
45:43it's as light as a feather as dry as a bone
45:50it's as flat as a pancake
45:53he's as mad as a Hornet
45:57it's as old as the hills
46:01it's as quick as lightning
46:04she's as sick as a dog
46:08he's as strong as an ox
46:12there is different as night and day
46:16she's as stubborn as a mule
46:20he's as proud as a peacock
46:24she's as white as a sheet
46:28it's as solid as a
46:31och it's as good as new
46:37it is clear as mud
Published on Aug 11, 2015
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0:00five ways to ask for clarification
0:10pardon
0:13would you mind repeating that what do you mean I'm not sure I follow you
0:21could you explain
0:25five ways to check if the other person understands you
0:31do you understand what I'm saying
0:35does that make sense
0:38do you know what I mean
0:41are you with me so far
0:44is that clear
0:50fine
0:52ways to ask for help i need a little help
0:57could you help me out could you give me a hand
1:04could you spare a couple minutes could you do me a favor
1:10fine
1:13ways to ask someone else to do something would you mind opening the window
1:19could you please turn off the lights
1:24can you pass me the chicken
1:29please send me the information I'd appreciate it if you could wash the
1:34dishes five ways to interrupt someone
1:42sorry to interrupt but excuse me can I talk to you for a minute
1:48excuse me do you have a minute
1:53could I jump in here
1:56sorry i just want to say that
2:01may I have a word ten ways to encourage someone
2:09keep up the good work that was a nice try
2:15that's real improvement
2:19you're on the right track
2:22you've almost got it
2:25you're doing great
2:29don't give up
2:32up hang in there you can do it
2:38give it your best shot
2:41nice job you did great
2:48fine
2:50phrases for complaining I'm not happy about this
2:56I'm sorry but this is unacceptable
3:02I'm not very satisfied with
3:07I can't stand it when this sucks
3:1210 phrases for remembering reminding and forgetting i'll always remember i'll
3:24never forget
3:26if i remember correctly as far as I can recall I have a vague recollection of
3:38it's on the tip of my tongue
3:42my mind went blank
3:46it doesn't ring a bell
3:50please remember to please don't forget to i'd like to remind you about you
4:04haven't forgotten to have you
4:07it completely slipped my mind
4:1510
4:15phrases for saying something is easy and difficult
4:19it's a piece of cake it's a cinch
4:25it's a breeze anyone can do it
4:31there's nothing to it
4:34it's hard it's a bit tricky
4:40it's really tough
4:43it's not a walk in the park
4:47it's very demanding 10 expressions about age she's in her early twenties
4:59he's in his late thirties
5:04she just turned six act your age
5:10I'm not as young as I used to be
5:14I'm not over the hill yet
5:18he's no spring chicken
5:23she's wise beyond her years
5:26I'm having a senior moment he lived to a ripe old age 10
5:38is for shopping do you have
5:44where can I find I'm just browsing
5:49I'm looking for
5:52how much is this is this on sale
5:58can I try it on I'll take it
6:04do you take credit cards
6:08I'd like to return this
6:11I'd like to exchange this 10 phrases for talking about food i'm starving let's
6:25grab a bite to eat
6:27how about eating out tonight
6:30I brought some snacks
6:34this soup is delicious
6:40can I have another helping of potatoes
6:43I'll have could we get the check please
6:52I'm full I'm stuffed
6:5710 phrases for talking about TV
7:02where's the remote
7:05is there anything good on
7:11can i change the channel
7:14I've already seen this episode this is a rerun
7:20I love this show
7:24there are too many commercials
7:27stop channel surfing
7:31check the TV Guide
7:35it's
7:37season finale 10 phrases you'll hear in the airport
7:45do you have any bags to check
7:48would you like a window seat or an aisle seat
7:55here's your boarding pass your flight leaves from gate 15 your seat number is
8:04AF flight 800 is now boarding your flight has been delayed your flight has
8:17been canceled
8:19this is the final call for flight 800
8:23what is the
8:27of your trip
8:31ten ways to talk about price it costs a fortune
8:39it cost an arm and a leg
8:42that's a ripoff
8:46I can't afford it
8:50that's a bit pricey
8:53that's quite reasonable
8:57its twenty percent off
9:01that's a good deal
9:05it was a real bargain
9:08it was dirt cheap
9:12five phrases for hot weather
9:17it's nice and warm today
9:20it's absolutely boiling
9:24we're having a real heat wave
9:29the sun's really strong today
9:33it's hot and humid five phrases for cold weather
9:42it's a little chilly it's freezing
9:49the
9:50sure is dropping
9:54make sure to bundle up we're expecting some winter weather
10:02fine
10:04phrases for talking about rain it's drizzling it's pouring
10:12it's raining cats and dogs
10:17I got caught in a downpour
10:20I think the rains letting up
10:26ten ways to say you're tired I'm exhausted I'm dead tired
10:36I'm pooped
10:39I'm spent
10:42I'm beat I'm running on fumes
10:49I'm running on empty
10:52I can hardly keep my eyes open i'm off to bed
11:00I'm going to hit the
11:03it's bedtime for me five phrases for promises and resolutions
11:15I really should I promise that I'll I swear I'll i swear i won't
11:30no matter what happens i'm going to come hell or high water I'll 10 excuses for
11:44being late
11:45sorry I'm late
11:50I over
11:51slept my alarm didn't go off
11:57I had to wages for a bus the bus was late
12:04the tree
12:06it was terrible I couldn't find a parking spot
12:12I got lost coming here I was tied up in a meeting
12:20I just lost track of time
12:24five ways to say someone is correct
12:30that's right that's spot on
12:36you've hit the nail on the head
12:40you've nailed it
12:43I suppose so
12:47I'm afraid you're right fine
12:55ways to say someone is wrong
12:58I'm afraid that's not quite right I'm afraid you're mistaken know you've got
13:06it wrong
13:07no that's all wrong
13:13baloney both
13:17it five ways to say someone is smart
13:23he's really sharp
13:26she's brilliant he's very bright she's a genius
13:36he's a smart cookie
13:41five ways to say someone is stupid
13:45he's not the sharpest tool in the shed
13:49she's a few cards short of a deck
13:53he's a bit slow
13:57she's a complete idiot
14:01he's really dumb
Transcript
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0:00ten ways to avoid answering a question
0:08no comment I'm not at liberty to say
0:16wait and see let me get back to you
0:21I'm sorry that's confidential
0:25I'm sorry that's personal
0:29I'd rather not talk about it
0:33it's none of your business
0:36mind your own business
0:40why do you want to know
0:4315 phrases for being rich and poor
0:50he's short on cash
0:53he's broke his bank account is overdrawn
1:00he's just scraping by
1:04he makes minimum wage
1:08he's pinching pennies
1:12he's scrimping and saving
1:18she's very wealthy she's quite
1:23well off she's loaded
1:28she's filthy rich
1:32she inherited a fortune
1:35she's making a killing
1:40she's raking in the cash
1:46she's rolling in dough 10 phrases for talking about statistics the crime rate
1:58rose
1:59the crime rate went up there was a
2:05sharp increase in crime there was a gradual rise in crime
2:11there was a spike in crime the crime rate reached its peak the crime rate
2:23plateaued
2:25there was a slight decrease in crime the crime rate dropped the crime rate
2:36plummeted ten ways to say someone's talented she was born to dance
2:46he's a natural
2:49she could do it in her sleep
2:53he knows it inside out
2:57she knows New York like the back of her hand she's a walking encyclopedia of
3:06philosophy
3:07he's in a class of his own
3:12he's the best in the business
3:16she's very gifted
3:20he's a chemistry whiz 10 free
3:29telling someone to wait could you give me a minute
3:33hang on a sec just a sec hold on let me see let me think
3:50I'll be right with you
3:54bear with me
3:57that will have to wait wait and see
4:04not so fast
4:07hold your horses 10 phrases for estimating and guessing if I had to take
4:19a guess I'd say she's about 35 years old
4:23it's difficult to say but I think our customers are more satisfied
4:30off the top of my head
4:34and I'd say the company has 500 employees
4:39it's about 10 miles away
4:42it's around three hours long
4:47I wouldn't be surprised if Peter asks Jill to marry him
4:53there's a good chance it will rain tomorrow i have a feeling the boss won't
5:01be happy about this
5:02I bet he'll be late
5:06your guess is as good as mine
5:1110 phrases for decisions i'm debating between I can't make up my mind i'm on
5:26the phone
5:26since i'll take that into consideration
5:33on the other hand i'm having sex
5:40thoughts
5:43I changed my mind
5:46he convinced me to he persuaded me to
5:54looking back I know it was the right decision it's up to you
6:0010 phrases for good luck and bad luck good luck
6:11better luck next time Just My Luck
6:16lucky you
6:19that was a stroke of luck
6:23some people have all the luck
6:27as luck would have it
6:32he's down on his luck
6:36no such
6:39what
6:42not luck
6:4610 phrases for worries and relief
6:50I'm scared that i can't help thinking that it's been keeping me up at night
7:01what if you
7:07thank goodness what a relief
7:14you had me worried for a moment
7:18you have no idea what a relief it is
7:22that's a huge load off my mind
7:2710 phrases for talking about the future it will happen any day now
7:36it's
7:39around the corner in the near future it will or won't happen in our lifetime
7:49it's a sign or taste of things to come
7:55I'm counting down the days until sooner or later
8:05it's bound to happen eventually I'll get
8:12- it I'll do it right away
8:18I'll get right on it time will tell
8:2510 phrases for compliments
8:29you look nice you look amazing
8:35what a beautiful necklace
8:40I like your shirt
8:43those
8:46on his delicious your
8:50fantastic cook my compliments to the chef
8:56what a nice apartment you have a beautiful home
9:05he's so
9:07cute your kids are a lot of fun
9:1315 phrases for certainty and probability
9:19I'm absolutely sure
9:25I'm Paul
9:26positive that i have no doubt that I'm a hundred percent certain i'm convinced
9:39that chances are that
9:45odds are that I seriously doubt it
9:52I don't think so
9:55probably not
10:00it's not very likely there's not much chance of that I'd be very surprised if
10:12that happened
10:13I wouldn't bet on it that will never
10:20happen ten ways to say something is interesting or boring
10:29it's fascinating it's intriguing
10:35I couldn't tear myself away I couldn't put it down
10:42I was so into it I lost track of time
10:47it does nothing for me
10:51I was bored to tears
10:55I was
10:58I was dying of boredom
11:05it's about is
11:06is watching paint dry 10 phrases for cheering someone up
11:14what's the matter what's wrong
11:19are you all right you look a bit down
11:25is there anything I can do to help cheer up chin up
11:35it's not so bad
11:38everything will be okay
11:42look on the bright side it's not the end of the world
11:50seven phrases for disappointment
11:56what a pity what a shame
12:01how disappointing
12:04that's too bad
12:08bummer it was a real letdown
12:14it didn't live up to my expectations
12:18ten ways to
12:23hey you don't believe someone yeah right
12:29you're kidding you're pulling my leg
12:34that's a
12:37duration he's stretching the truth
12:43he's not telling the whole truth she's being economical with the truth
12:50his story is fishy
12:54that's an outright lie
12:57that's a pack of lies
13:01ten expressions for bad people
13:07he's a creep he's a pervert
13:12he's a sicko
13:15he's a scumbag
13:19he's an asshole
13:22he's a jerk
13:26he's a bastard she's a bitch
13:30she's a psycho
13:36she's a slut ten words for describing speaking he yelled
13:45she screamed I whispered we chatted he mumbled my kids whined he rambled he
14:06went on and on
14:07she's stamford I snapped at my husband he muttered 10 phrases for facial
14:22expressions
14:23she was beaming the kids were smiling from ear to ear
14:30he looked puzzled
14:33she grinned
14:38he winced when the doctor gave him an injection
14:41she gave me a dirty look
14:46she
14:49his eyes were glazed over
14:55why the long face her expression was unreadable 10 phrases to describe
15:06offending or upsetting people
15:09they got off on the wrong foot
15:13he got on the teachers bad side
15:17she took offense at his comment
15:21he has a chip on his shoulder
15:25she got bent out of shape he left in a huff
15:32she got her panties in a wad
15:36he has a short fuse
15:40she dissed my mother
15:43he got his nose out of joint 10 phrases
15:52travel experiences
15:55my flight was overbooked my flight was delayed my flight
16:03it was cancelled my luggage was lost
16:09I was jet-lagged my hotel was in a CD area
16:17I was mugged the web
16:22is miserable I got the
16:26runs the place was a tourist trap
16:32I couldn't wait to get back home 10 phrases for drinking alcohol
16:40it's on me
16:44I'd like to make a toast here's to your health
16:50another round of drinks please put it on my tab
16:57he's a bit tipsy
17:01he's completely sloshed
17:05he's completely wasted
17:08he's completely plastered
17:12she's trying to drown our sorrows
17:16I'm the designated driver
17:21I had
17:23hangover I was hung over 15 comparative idioms
17:33it's as light as a feather as dry as a bone
17:39it's as flat as a pancake
17:43he's as mad as a Hornet
17:47it's as old as the hills
17:51it's as quick as lightning
17:54she's a sick
17:57dog he's as strong as an ox
18:04there is different as night and day she's as stubborn as a mule
18:10he's as proud as a peacock
18:14she's as
18:17sheet it's as solid as a rock
18:22it's as good as new
18:27it's as clear as mud
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0:03ten ways to say hello and goodbye
0:06hello hi hey hi there howdy
0:16bye bye bye see you later
0:23take care have a good one
0:2610 informal ways to say yes and no
0:32yeah yep
0:36mhm uh huh sure
0:41nope now
0:44Putin uh-uh no way
0:50ten ways to ask how someone is how are you how's it going how you doing how are
1:02things how's life
1:05how have you been how's your family
1:10what's up what's new
1:14what you been up to lately
1:19ten ways to say how you are I'm fine thanks how about you
1:25pretty good not bad
1:30great couldn't be better
1:34can't complain I've been busy
1:39same as always not so great
1:44could be better
1:49ten ways to say thank you thanks thanks a lot
1:55thank you so much
1:58thanks a million thanks for your help
2:03thanks for helping me I really appreciate it
2:08I'm really grateful that's so kind of you
2:14I can't thank you enough
2:18I owe you one ten ways to respond to thank you you're welcome
2:28no problem no worries
2:32don't mention it my pleasure anytime
2:40it was the least I could do glad to help
2:45sure
2:49thank you fine
2:52I phrases for apologizing I'm sorry that I'm sorry that I was so rude yesterday
3:01it's my fault
3:04oops sorry I should have
3:09I should have called you and told you I'd be late
3:13I apologize for I apologize for the delay
3:20five ways to respond to an apology
3:25that's okay it happens
3:29no problem don't worry about
3:33that I forgive you
3:3910 phrases for introductions I just wanted to introduce myself I'm Shayna
3:47I don't think we've met before
3:50my name is shana this is I'd like you to meet
3:57have you met I'd like to introduce you to a nice to meet you
4:05it's a pleasure to meet you likewise and you
4:16six ways to show interest really that's interesting
4:23uh-huh right gotcha
4:29sure
4:34five ways to end a conversation politely
4:37it was nice chatting with you well it's getting late anyway I should get going
4:47sorry but I'm afraid I need to
4:51I'm sorry to cut you off but i actually gotta run 10 phrases for telephone calls
5:01hi this is Jane may I speak with john smith is John there
5:10i'm calling about
5:14I'm returning your call
5:17one moment please
5:20hang on a sec
5:24he's not here would you like to leave a message
5:27could you ask him to call me back
5:31thanks for calling 10 phrases for asking for information can you tell me could
5:43you tell me
5:46I'd like to know do you know do you have any idea how could anyone tell me
5:55would you happen to know I don't suppose you would know I was wondering i'm
6:07calling to find out
6:12five ways to say i don't know i have no idea I have no clue
6:20I can't help you there
6:24beats me i'm not really sure
6:28I've been wondering that - 10 phrases for asking for someone's opinion and
6:37giving your opinion what do you think about how do you feel about what's your
6:48opinion of what are your views on in my opinion I'd say personally I think
7:00personally I believe if you ask me the way i see it from my point of view
7:13five phrases for not having an opinion
7:19I've never given it much thought
7:23I don't have strong feelings either way it doesn't make any difference to me
7:31I have no opinion on the matter whatever 10 phrases for agreeing
7:43exactly absolutely
7:48that's so true
7:52that's for sure
7:55I agree a hundred percent I couldn't agree with you more
8:00that's exactly what I think that's exactly how I feel
8:08tell me about it you're telling me
8:13I'll say I suppose so
8:1710 phrases for disagreeing
8:24I don't think so I beg to differ
8:29I'm afraid I don't agree
8:33I'm not so sure about that
8:37that's not how I see it
8:41not necessarily
8:45yes but on the contrary
8:52no way I totally disagree
8:58five phrases for responding to good news congratulations that's great how
9:13wonderful
9:14awesome
9:19I'm so happy for you
9:22five phrases for responding to bad news
9:26oh no that's terrible poor you
9:34I'm so sorry to hear that
9:38I'm sorry for your loss
9:4110 phrases for invitations are you free Saturday night
9:50are you doing anything Saturday night
9:54let me check my calendar
9:57do you want to see a movie
10:01would you like to join me for dinner
10:04I'd love to sounds great I'd love to but I have another commitment
10:16I don't think i can maybe another time
10:21five ways to make and respond to an offer
10:28would you like a drink do you want some water
10:34can I get you something to eat that'd be great thanks
10:39no thanks I'm okay
10:42six phrases for talking about future plans
10:49i'm going to i'm planning to
10:54I hope - I do
10:59like - I might i'm a i'm thinking about ten ways to talk about likes and
11:13dislikes
11:15I love soccer
11:18I'm really into soccer
11:23I live for soccer soccer is my thing
11:29I'm crazy about
11:32soccer I'm not a huge fan of Modern Art Moderne are isn't my cup of tea
11:45I don't really care for modern art I'm not into modern art
11:53I can't stand modern art five ways to make a suggestion
12:01how about how about trying something new
12:08why don't you why don't you talk to your boss
12:14maybe we should maybe we should do more research
12:21I'd recommend i'd recommend going to the doctor
12:29have you thought about have you thought about buying a new computer 10 phrases
12:40for asking or talking about jobs where do you work
12:47what do you do what do you do 4a
12:52thing I work at Microsoft
12:57I'm an accountant
13:00I'm unemployed I'm between jobs at the moment I'm looking for work
13:12I'm a stay-at-home mom I'm a stay-at-home dad
13:18I run my own business
13:21I'm a freelance writer
13:26I'm retired 10 phrases for describing relationships
13:36I'm single I have a boyfriend i have a
13:44your friend were engaged
13:48we're getting married in June
13:51I'm married I've been married for 10 years
13:59I'm divorced I'm widowed
14:03I'm not looking for anything serious
14:08I'm not quite over my ex
14:15ways to ask for clarification pardon
14:21would you mind repeating that what do you mean I'm not sure I follow you
14:32could you explain five ways to check if the other person understands you
14:40do you understand what I'm saying
14:43does that make sense
14:47do you know what I mean
14:50are you with me so far
14:53is that clear
14:56five ways to ask for help i need a little help
15:05could you help me out could you give me a hand
15:11could you spare a couple minutes
15:14could you do me a favor
15:18fine
15:22ways to ask someone else to do something
15:25would you mind opening the window
15:28could you please turn off the lights
15:34can you pass me the chicken
15:38please send me the information I'd appreciate it if you could wash the
15:43dishes five ways to interrupt someone
15:51sorry to interrupt but excuse me could I talk to you for a minute
15:57excuse me do you have a minute
16:01could I jump in here
16:05sorry i just want to say that
16:09may I have a word
16:15ten ways to encourage someone
16:19keep up the good work that was a nice try
16:24that's real improvement
16:27you're on the right track
16:31you've almost got it
16:34you're doing great
16:37don't give up
16:41hang in there you can do it
16:47give it your best
16:49shot nice job you did great
16:57five phrases for complaining
17:01I'm not happy about this
17:05I'm sorry but this is unacceptable
17:11I'm not very satisfied with I can't stand it when this sucks
17:2110 phrases for remembering reminding and forgetting i'll always remember i'll
17:33never forget
17:34if i remember correctly as far as I can recall I have a vague recollection of
17:46it's on the tip of my tongue
17:51my mind went blank
17:55it doesn't ring a bell
17:59please remember to please don't forget to i'd like to remind you about you
18:13haven't forgotten to have you
18:16it completely slipped my mind
18:24and phrases for saying something is easy and difficult
18:29it's a piece of cake it's a cinch
18:34it's a breeze anyone can do it
18:40there's nothing to it
18:43it's hard it's a bit tricky
18:49it's real
18:51a tough it's not a walk in the park
18:56it's very demanding 10 expressions about age she's in her early twenties
19:08he's in his late thirties
19:11she just turned six act your age
19:19I'm not as young as I used to be
19:23I'm not over the hill yet
19:27he's no spring chicken
19:31she's wise beyond her years
19:35I'm having a senior moment he lived to a ripe old age 10 phrases for shopping
19:48do you have where can I find I'm just browsing
19:57I'm looking for
20:00how much is this is this on sale
20:07can I try
20:09Don I'll take it
20:14do you take credit cards I'd like to return this
20:21I'd like to exchange this 10 phrases for talking about food i'm starving let's
20:34grab a bite to eat
20:36how about eating out tonight
20:39I brought some snacks
20:43this soup is delicious
20:46can I have another helping of potatoes
20:51I'll have can we get the check please
20:59I'm full I'm stuffed
21:0510 phrases for talking about TV
21:11where's the remote
21:14is there anything good on
21:17can i change the channel
21:23I've already seen this episode this is a rerun
21:30I love this show there are too many commercials
21:36stop channel surfing
21:42check the TV Guide it's the season finale 10 phrases you'll hear in the
21:52airport
21:53do you have any bags to check
21:57would you like a window see or an ioc here's your boarding pass
22:05your flight leaves from gate 15 your seat number is AF flight 800 is now
22:18boarding your flight
22:22and delayed your fly
22:25has been cancelled
22:28this is the final call for flight 800
22:34what is the purpose of your trip
22:38ten ways to talk about price it costs a fortune
22:46it cost an arm and a leg
22:50that's a ripoff
22:54I can't afford it
22:58that's a bit pricey
23:02that's quite reasonable
23:06its twenty percent off
23:09that's a good deal
23:15it was a real bargain it was dirt cheap
23:24phrases for hot weather
23:27it's nice and warm today it's absolutely boiling
23:35we're having a real heat wave
23:38the sun's really strong today
23:42it's hot and humid five phrases for cold weather
23:50it's a little chilly it's freezing
23:56the temperatures dropping
24:00make sure to bundle up
24:06we're expecting some winter weather five phrases for talking about rain
24:15it's drizzling it's pouring
24:20it's raining cats and dogs
24:25I got caught in a downpour
24:29I think the rains letting up
24:33ten ways to say you're tired I'm exhausted I'm dead tired
24:45I'm
24:47pooped I'm spent
24:53I'm beat I'm running on fumes
24:59I'm running on empty I can hardly keep my eyes open i'm off to bed
25:09I'm gonna hit the sack
25:12it's bedtime for me five phrases for promises and resolutions
25:24I really should I promise that I'll I swear I'll i swear i won't
25:40no matter what happens i'm going to come hell or high water I'll 10 excuses for
25:53being late
25:54sorry I'm late
25:58I over
25:59slept my alarm didn't go off
26:04I had to wages for a bus the bus was late
26:13the tree
26:14traffic was terrible I couldn't find a parking slot
26:20I got lost coming here I was tied up in a meeting
26:28I just lost track of time
26:33five ways to say someone is correct
26:39that's right that's spot on
26:44you've hit the nail on the head
26:48you've nailed it
26:52I suppose so
26:56I'm afraid you're right
26:59five ways to say someone is wrong
27:06I'm afraid that's not quite right
27:09I'm afraid you're mistaken know you've got it wrong
27:16no that's all wrong
27:20baloney
27:23both
27:25it five ways to say someone is smart
27:32he's really sharp
27:35she's brilliant he's very bright she's a genius
27:46he's a smart cookie
27:51five ways to say someone is stupid he's not the sharpest tool in the shed
27:57she's a few cards short of a deck
28:02he's a bit slow
28:06she's a complete idiot
28:09he's really dumb
28:13ten ways to avoid answering a question
28:19no comment I'm not at liberty to say
28:24wait and see
28:27let me get back to you
28:31I'm sorry that's confidential
28:35I'm sorry that's personal
28:39I'd rather not talk about it
28:43it's none of your business
28:47mind your own business
28:50why do you want to know
28:5515 phrases for being rich and poor
29:00he's short on cash
29:04he's broke his bank account is overdrawn
29:10he's
29:13scraping by
29:16he makes minimum wage he's pinching pennies
29:22he's scrimping and saving
29:26she's very wealthy
29:30she's quite well off
29:34she's loaded
29:38she's filthy rich
29:41she inherited a fortune
29:45she's making a killing
29:50she's raking in the cash
29:54she's rolling in dough
30:03and phrases for talking about statistics the crime rate rose
30:09the crime rate went up there was a sharp increase in crime
30:17there was a gradual rise in crime
30:22there was a spike in crime the crime rate reached its peak the crime rate
30:33plateaued
30:35there was a slight decrease in crime the crime rate dropped the crime rate
30:46plummeted ten ways to say someone's talented she was born to dance
30:56he's a natural
30:59she could do it in her sleep
31:03he knows it inside out
31:07she knows New York like the back of her hand she's a walking encyclopedia of
31:16philosophy
31:17he's in a class of his own
31:22he's the best in the business
31:26she's very gifted
31:30he's a chemistry with you
31:3810 phrases for telling someone to wait could you give me a minute
31:43hang on a sec just a sec hold
31:52on let me see let me think
32:02I'll be right with you bear with me
32:10that will have to wait wait and see
32:14not so fast
32:18hold your horses 10 phrases for estimating and guessing if I had to take
32:29a guess I'd say she's about 35 years old
32:34it's difficult to say but I think our customers are more satisfied
32:43off the top of my head I'd say the company has 500 employees
32:48it's about 10 miles away
32:54it's around three hours long I wouldn't be surprised if Peter asks Jill to marry
33:02him
33:03there's a good chance it will rain tomorrow i have a feeling the boss will
33:11be happy about this
33:13I
33:15that he'll be late your guess is as good as mine
33:2110 phrases for decisions i'm debating between I can't make up my mind i'm on
33:36the fence
33:37I'll take that into consideration
33:42on the other hand I'm having second thoughts
33:51I changed my mind
33:55he convinced me to
33:58he persuaded me to
34:02looking back I know it was the right decision
34:07it's up to you
34:1010 phrases for good luck and bad luck good luck better
34:22it's time Just My Luck
34:26lucky you
34:30that was a stroke of luck
34:34some people have all the luck
34:38as luck would have it
34:43he's down on his luck no such luck
34:49what rotten luck 10 phrases for worries and relief
35:01I'm scared that i can't help thinking that it's been keeping me up at night
35:11what if you
35:17thank goodness what a relief
35:24you had me worried for a moment
35:28you have no idea what a relief it is
35:33that's a huge load off my mind
35:3710 phrases for talking about the future it will happen any day now
35:46it's
35:49around the corner in the near future it will or won't happen in our lifetime
35:59it's a sign or taste of things to come
36:05I'm counting down the days until sooner or later
36:15it's bound to happen eventually I'll get around to it
36:24I'll do it right away I'll get right on it
36:30time will tell
36:3610 phrases for compliments
36:40you look nice
36:44you look amazing what a beautiful necklace
36:50I like your shirt
36:56the lasagna is delicious you're fantastic cook
37:02my compliments to the chef
37:06what a nice apartment you have a beautiful home
37:15he's so cute
37:19your kids are a lot of fun
37:2615 phrases for certainty and probability
37:30I'm absolutely sure I'm positive that i have no doubt that I'm a hundred percent
37:45certain i'm convinced that chances are that
37:56odds are that I seriously doubt it
38:02I don't think so
38:07probably not
38:09it's not very likely there's not much chance of that I'd be very surprised if
38:22that happened
38:23I wouldn't bet on it
38:27that will never happen
38:35ten ways to say something is interesting or boring
38:38it's fascinating it's intriguing
38:44I couldn't tear myself away
38:48I couldn't put it down
38:52I was so into it I lost track of time
38:57it does nothing for me
39:01I was bored too
39:04tears i was bored to death
39:10I was dying of boredom it's about as exciting as watching paint dry
39:1710 phrases for cheering someone up
39:24what's the matter what's wrong
39:29are you all right you look a bit down
39:35is there anything I can do to help cheer up chin up
39:45it's not so bad
39:48everything will be okay
39:54look on the bright side it's not the end of the world
40:03seven phrases for disappointment what a pity
40:08what a shame how disappointing
40:15that's too bad
40:18bomber it was a real letdown
40:24it didn't live up to my expectations
40:28ten ways to
40:33hey you don't believe someone yeah right
40:39your kid
40:40dang you're pulling my leg
40:44that's a bit of an exaggeration
40:49he's stretching the truth
40:53he's not telling the whole truth
40:56she's being economical with the truth
41:00his story is fishy
41:04that's an outright lie
41:08that's a pack of lies
41:11ten expressions for bad people
41:17he's a creep he's a pervert
41:22he's a sicko he's a scumbag
41:29he's an asshole
41:32he's a jerk
41:35he's a bastard she's a bit
41:40she's a psycho
41:44she's a slut ten words for describing speaking he yelled
41:56she screamed I whispered we chatted he mumbled my kids whined he rambled he
42:16went on and on
42:17she stamford I snapped at my husband he muttered 10 phrases for facial
42:32expressions
42:33she was beaming the kids were smiling from ear to ear
42:40he looked puzzled
42:43she grinned
42:46he winced when the doctor gave him an injection
42:51she gave me a dirty look
42:57she
42:59ashed his eyes were glazed over
43:04why the long face
43:08her expression was unreadable 10 phrases to describe offending or upsetting
43:18people
43:19they got off on the wrong foot
43:23he got on the teachers bad side
43:27she took offense at his comment
43:31he has a chip on his shoulder
43:35she got bent out of shape he left in a huff
43:43she got her panties in a wad
43:46he has a short fuse
43:50she dissed my mother
43:54he got his nose out of joint 10 phrases for bad travel experiences
44:04my flight was overbooked
44:08my flight was delayed my flight was cancelled my life
44:18is lost
44:21I was jet-lagged my hotel was in a CD area
44:27I was mugged the weather
44:32is miserable I got the runs the place was a tourist trap
44:41I couldn't wait to get back home 10 phrases for a drink
44:49alcohol it's on me
44:53I'd like to make a toast here's to your health
45:02another
45:02round of drinks please put it on my tab
45:07he's a bit tipsy
45:11he's completely sloshed
45:15he's completely wasted
45:18he's completely plastered
45:22she's trying to drown our sorrows
45:26I'm the designated driver
45:31I had a hangover
45:34I was hung over 15 comparative idioms
45:43it's as light as a feather as dry as a bone
45:50it's as flat as a pancake
45:53he's as mad as a Hornet
45:57it's as old as the hills
46:01it's as quick as lightning
46:04she's as sick as a dog
46:08he's as strong as an ox
46:12there is different as night and day
46:16she's as stubborn as a mule
46:20he's as proud as a peacock
46:24she's as white as a sheet
46:28it's as solid as a
46:31och it's as good as new
46:37it is clear as mud
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