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💬 Expression : You're joking! 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we find it hard to believe something. 📖 Examples : My mum won the lottery last night! You're joking! No - honestly, she did. She won over five million! I've decided to sell the flat and go and work in Milwaukee. You're joking! No, seriously. It's something I've been thinking about for a while. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I bet 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to emphasize agreement with something or someone. 📖 Examples : I was really tired when we got back from the States. I bet you were. It's a 14-hour flight from LA, isn't it? I wanted to buy tickets for the Rolling Stones, but I couldn't. I bet you couldn't. They sold out weeks ago! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : You're not going to like this, but... 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to introduce a negative idea that we think could cause a problem. 📖 Examples : Where's Xavier? You're not going to like this, but he said he doesn't want to see you again. Right, are you ready to go now? You're not going to like this. The boss said we have to stay another hour to finish this. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Over the moon 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we are very happy with something that has happened. 📖 Examples : How did your driving test go? This time I finally passed. That's great news. You must be over the moon. How did you feel about winning a holiday in the USA? We were over the moon until we found out which city. Which city are you going to? 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I'm not bothered 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that something is not important for us or that we're not worried about it. 📖 Examples : Do you want beer or wine? I'm not bothered. I like both of them. Excuse me Ms. Wallis. I've finished all the cleaning and washed all the clothes. Can I leave now? That's fantastic Ines. I'm really not bothered if you leave a few minutes early today. Thank you Ms. Wallis. See you tomorrow. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Pull the other one! 💡 Explanation : We use this phrase when we think somebody has told us a lie to make a joke. 📖 Examples : Did you know it sometimes snows in Egypt? Oh pull the other one. Yes, you're right. I was just kidding. Guess what! I've just won one million pounds. Oh, go on pull the other one. You're having me on. No seriously. I really have won the National Lottery. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : (That) figures 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that something is logical to us, or that we understand it. 📖 Examples : He gave us each £30, but he gave Sally £100. That figures. She was always his favourite. Veronique and Steward had a row. So he decided to stay away today and avoid her. That figures. She can be pretty aggressive. 👫 Invita amici

"Nel momento in cui ti soffermi a pensare se ami o meno una persona, hai già la risposta." ( Carlos Ruiz Zafón )

💬 Expression : It makes me / you sick 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to talk about something you disagree with, dislike or which annoys you. 📖 Examples : Her parents are so rich they can buy her anything she wants. I know. It makes you sick, doesn't it? I have to work like a slave just to pay the bills. We did tons of work preparing for the conference. Now it's off. It makes me sick. What a waste of time and effort. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : The other way round/around 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that some information was backwards. 📖 Examples : So you invited Karen to your party? No, the other way round - she invited me to her party. You said the plane leaves at four and arrives at six? No, the other way round. It leaves at six and arrives at four the next morning. I see. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Six of one and half a dozen of the other 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we have two choices and neither choices is better than the other choice. 📖 Examples : Do you think it's better to drive to London or take the train? It's six of one and half a dozen of the other. Driving is more convenient but if we take the train we won't have to worry about traffic. Do you really want to go to Spain again next summer holiday? Personally, I'd rather stay in the UK with the food that I like and people who speak my language. I guess it's six of one and half a dozen of the other. Going abroad is expensive but it's the only way you can be sure of getting nice weather. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Saying that, 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to introduce a hesitation or contrast to a previous idea. 📖 Examples : The place is deserted. I don't think this is a great disco. Saying that, it is only ten o'clock, and lots of people only go out later. Let's stay a while. He was so rude when she arrived. Yes. But saying that, she was really late and he was angry because of that. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : By the way 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to introduce a different topic or new idea which may be only partly related to what we were talking about. 📖 Examples : Is it Alicia's birthday next week? Yes, it is. By the way, she's split up with her boyfriend, so don't say anything about him. See you on Saturday evening at 7.00, then. Right. Oh, by the way, where's the best place to park? 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : That's a fat lot of use 💡 Explanation : We use this expression when another person makes a suggestion or offer that isn’t useful or helpful. When we say this we are probably a little angry with the person for making such a stupid suggestion. It isn’t very friendly. 📖 Examples : Have you seen? Sunscreen is half price in Sainsbury's That's a fat lot of use. It's the middle of winter and it's raining every day at the moment. Look at my bike tyre! It's totally flat! Oh dear. That's a fat lot of use then. I guess we'll have to take a taxi. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : You won't regret it 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that someone will benefit from trusting us or our opinions. It is common after asking for a favour. 📖 Examples : So, you would like me to offer you a job here? Yes, sir. I'm good with people. You won't regret it. Why should I invest in this? It seems quite risky. It might seem risky, but it isn't really. You won't regret it, I promise you. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Put your feet up 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to invite someone to relax. 📖 Examples : What a day! I've been working since seven! Go home and put your feet up. You deserve it. What did you do last night? Nothing. I just put my feet up and watched TV. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Thanks a bunch 💡 Explanation : We use this expression ironically when we are not very happy about something. 📖 Examples : Sorry, Paul. There aren't any comfy chairs left so you'll have to sit on the floor. Thanks a bunch. Have you seen my sandwich? Ah! I found one on the table so I threw it away. I thought you had finished. Thanks a bunch! That was my lunch. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I've never heard of it 💡 Explanation : We use this expression when someone else is talking about a thing, person or a place that we are not familiar with. We are asking the other person to give us an explanation. 📖 Examples : There’s a new band playing later. They’re called The Rocks. I’ve never heard of them. But I’d love to come. Where are you from? I’m from High Wycombe, near London. Sorry, I’ve never heard of it! 👫 Invita amici

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