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💬 Expression : Speaking! 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to answer the telephone and say that the person who the caller wants is you. 📖 Examples : Can I speak to Joe please? Yes, speaking! Hi Joe, I'm calling about next week's meeting. Hello. Bristol 975-2198. Is that Mrs. Dingbatt? Yes, speaking. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Thanks but no thanks 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to decline an offer someone has made, or to give a negative opinion of something we don't want to or wouldn't want to do. 📖 Examples : We're going to the cinema. Do you want to come with us? Thanks but no thanks. I've got something planned. You could earn double by working in the city, you know? With all the pollution, the crime, the stress. Thanks but no thanks. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : In one ear and out the other 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to show you are angry with somebody because you told them something and they forgot about it. 📖 Examples : Did you tell the new students not to bring coffee into class? Yes I told them at least three times. Well, it was obviously in one ear and out the other. There are four empty cups in this room. My boyfriend never listens to a word I say. I know, mine's the same. Whatever I say, it's in one ear and out the other. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : As a one-off 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we are going to do something different from what we normally do. 📖 Examples : Why are you home from school early? The teacher let us finish half an hour early today, as a one-off. I'm glad it's a one-off. We're paying a lot of money for your lessons. I'm going to call in sick tomorrow. You shouldn't do that. It creates more work for other people. I'm just doing it as a one-off. I don't normally do things like that. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : As far as I can see... 💡 Explanation : We use this expression when we are not completely confident about information that we are giving 📖 Examples : Have we finished for today? As far as I can see, there are no more rooms that need cleaning. Okay, maybe I'll check with the boss. Is it raining outside? Not as far as I can see. But maybe it's just about to start. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Take five. 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to tell people to stop doing an activity and relax for a period of about five minutes. 📖 Examples : Can we stop for a break soon, please? Sure, take five, everybody. Well done, guys. You’ve worked hard. Let’s take five. Anyone want a drink of water? 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I'm not really a (football) person 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we don't really like a thing or enjoy an activity that many other people like or enjoy. 📖 Examples : Are you going to apply for the bar-person job? It pays well. I don't think I'd be very good at it. I'm not a people person. Well I think you are a people person. You're good at chatting to other students in lessons. Are you coming to the restaurant this evening? No thanks. I'm not really a restaurant person. I much prefer eating at home. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : It's up to you 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that the other person can decide something. 📖 Examples : Where shall we go on Friday? It's up to you. I don't mind. Do you want me to finish late tonight or start early tomorrow? It's up to you. As long as the work is finished by lunchtime. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Stick to... 💡 Explanation : We say this phrase to say or suggest that somebody continues to do something and doesn't change. 📖 Examples : I tried going to a Frecnh restaurant last night but I didn't enjoy it. That's a pity. I guess you should stick to fish and chips then. Yes, no more foreign food for me. I heard David Beckham is going to make a movie. That's crazy. He should stick to what he's good at. Yes, he should stick to modelling sunglasses. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Drop it 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to tell someone to stop talking about something that is annoying us. 📖 Examples : Mummy, please can we go to the cinema tonight? I've told you three times. No - we've got friends to dinner. Now drop it! Show me the photo! Show me the photo! Just drop it. I'm not going to show it to you again. 👫 Invita amici

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💬 Expression : Bless him / Bless her 💡 Explanation : We use this expression when we want to show sympathy or concern for someone that we care about. 📖 Examples : My little niece has just learnt to walk. Ah, bless. She learnt so quickly! Ben got completely soaked walking home last night. Ah, bless. I hope he wasn’t too cold when he got in. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Not to my knowledge 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we think something is not true or has not happened as far as we know. 📖 Examples : Have Phil and Fatima arrived yet? Not to my knowledge. They usually get here about ten. Is there a bank around here? Not to my knowledge. I think there's one nearer the centre, though. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : On top of that 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to add another point to what we have already said. 📖 Examples : I don't like working with him. He's rude and aggressive. Yes, and on top of that he thinks he's always right. I hate it. Me too. What do you like about living here in the South West? Well, I love the fresh air, the people are friendly and on top of that it's cheap! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Talk about ... 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to emphasize a feeling or statement, implying it is an extreme example of something. 📖 Examples : Good morning Hasan. Talk about late. You should have been here an hour ago. I know - the traffic was terrible. Sorry. What was your hotel like? Was it good? Talk about luxury! It had 3 pools, 5 restaurants, a sauna, and the room was huge! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Down the drain 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that someone has wasted something - normally time, money or effort. 📖 Examples : You bought a new outfit specially - and now they have cancelled the wedding! I know. That's £200 down the drain. We all worked so hard preparing for the conference, now we can't go? Yes. That's a week's work down the drain. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Same here 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we agree with someone about something. 📖 Examples : I thought the film was brilliant, and the music was great too. Same here. I really like relaxing holidays where I just lie on the beach all day. Same here. I don't like visiting museums and stuff like that. 👫 Invita amici

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💬 Expression : Just as well 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that it is good something happened or someone did something, because it avoids a potential problem. 📖 Examples : Careful - that seat's broken. Just as well you told me. I hadn't noticed. Thanks. The weather forecast said it's going to rain this afternoon. Just as well you told me. I was going to have a picnic in the park. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Me too 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we agree with someone, or are in the same situation. 📖 Examples : I really like reading. I'll read anything. Me too. I've always got a book with me. I thought the class today was really difficult. Me too. I just couldn't follow what he was saying. 👫 Invita amici