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💬 Expression : As a treat 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that someone does something special - it's common for birthdays and similar occasions. 📖 Examples : It's my birthday today. Congratulations. Why don't I buy you lunch as a treat? Thanks. I like your shoes. Are they new? Yes. I bought them as a treat yesterday. 👫 Invita amici

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💬 Expression : Life's too short. 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we shouldn't waste our life doing things that aren't important or spend time worrying about things that we can't change. 📖 Examples : Don't you get angry when people do things like that? No. Life's too short to get angry. I like to be positive. Your doctor told you to go on a diet. You can't eat that! Yeah, but life's too short! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : From now on 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that something will begin now and continue into the future - perhaps for ever. 📖 Examples : They've changed the system. From now on we can only get cheap tickets on Fridays. That's a pity. From now on you won't be allowed to answer personal emails at work. Why not? That's what the management have decided. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : You can talk 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that the speaker has no reason to criticise someone or something because they are also bad. 📖 Examples : Miguel is always late. You can talk! You arrived at 11.30 today! You're so lazy. You can talk! You never do any work at home. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Just (you) try 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to warn someone about the negative consequences of something they might want to do. 📖 Examples : Why don't we try to sell the sofa and TV - we could get some good money. Just you try - I love that sofa, and we'd die without a TV. I think I'm going to leave early today. Just you try! It's my turn to leave early this week. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Deep down 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that deep inside ourselves we know or feel something that perhaps we have not admitted to ourselves or others. 📖 Examples : I'm sorry you and Patrick have split up. You were together for years. Thanks. But deep down I knew that he wasn't the right person for me. He was really angry that we didn't get the contract. Yes, but deep down I think he knows it was right to say 'no' to their terms. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I know what 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we have just had a good idea. 📖 Examples : What shall we do tonight? I know what. Why don't we go to the circus that's just arrived in town? It could be fun. What can I get Renee for her birthday? I know what - I'll get her some bracelets. Yes, she'll love that. She wears a lot of things like that. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Take care! 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say goodbye to someone. 📖 Examples : See you next week! Right. Take care. You too. I'm off, then. Take care. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Out of curiosity 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that we did or are doing something because we were/are interested to know. 📖 Examples : You weren't in when I called last night. Out of curiosity, where were you? Oh, yes. I was with some friends who I hadn't seen for years. Are you going to see Jim later? Yes. Why? Well, just out of curiosity, can you ask him where he got his boots. They're really nice. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : And that sort of thing 💡 Explanation : We use this expression after giving an example to indicate that there are other examples we could also use. 📖 Examples : What did they say during the meeting? We need to increase productivity and that sort of thing. What did you do last week-end? Went for a meal with some friends, watched TV and that sort of thing. I see. Sounds relaxing. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : All the same 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to introduce an idea that contrasts with what we have said before. 📖 Examples : I like your watch. Is it new? Yes, I got it yesterday. It was very expensive, but I got it all the same. Come on, let's go and see the new film. It'll be fun. Yes, I know. But all the same, I think I'm going to stay at home tonight. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : Something along those lines 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that the other person's idea is basically right. 📖 Examples : Did he try to make you buy it by reducing the price and offering you some free extras? Yes, something along those lines. I expect you'll ask them about their experience and why they want to work here, right? Yes, something along those lines. That's what normally happens in interviews, isn't it. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : (It's) about time 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we feel something should have happened much earlier. 📖 Examples : Here's the letter you asked me to write. It's about time! I asked you for that ages ago! Sorry. They've finished the new supermarket in the city centre. About time! They were working on it for years! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I couldn't care less 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we do not care at all about an idea or subject. 📖 Examples : Do you know who won the match between Real Madrid and Chelsea? Honestly, I couldn’t care less. You know I hate football. Which colour top should I get? Pink or blue? I couldn’t care less. We’ve been shopping for three hours and I just want to go home! 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : That's not a bad idea 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say that something is a good idea. 📖 Examples : Why don't we check our answers together? That's not a bad idea. It'll save us time, too. Why don't we stay in a hotel near the airport, then we won't need to catch the early bus. That's not a bad idea. We won't be so tired that way. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : I don't envy you 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to talk about another person’s life situation or work situation and to say that we don’t like one part of their life or work situation. And we often use the phrase to show that we don’t approve of the situation that they are in. 📖 Examples : I won’t be in class tomorrow at nine o’clock. I’m having a tooth pulled out. Oh you poor thing! I don’t envy you. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. The last tooth came out really easily. What are you doing this weekend? I’m taking a group of nine-year-old boys to the zoo. I don’t envy you being responsible for little kids all day. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : You ... what? 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to show surprise or shock about something 📖 Examples : The baby was crying so I gave it your green jumper. You did what? That's my favourite one! I said you would decorate my mum's bathroom for her. You said what? That'll take weeks! No, no, I mean the downstairs bathroom. That's much smaller. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : A load of rubbish 💡 Explanation : We use this expression to say we think something is not true, or is useless. 📖 Examples : Did you like the film? No. It was a load of rubbish. People say that it always rains in England. That's a load of rubbish. It rains about 10% of the time. That's all. 👫 Invita amici

💬 Expression : It's not rocket science 💡 Explanation : We use this expression when another person says that something is difficult and we disagree. We think it is easy and we are criticising their attitude. 📖 Examples : How can I turn down the air conditioner? It's too strong. Come on! It's not rocket science. You just press the temperature up button on the remote control How can I find the address of the hotel? It's not rocket science. Just look on the internet. 👫 Invita amici