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Sunday
Nov202011

“Right back at you.”

English Lesson: Right back at you.

You and a friend show up to a party wearing the exact same shirt. He laughs and says "Nice shirt!" You reply:

Right back at you.

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Friday
Nov182011

“All right, whatever. Suit yourself.”

English Lesson: Suit yourself

You invited your close friend to go out to a bar with you. He said that he didn't want to go because he's depressed about breaking up with his girlfriend. You're annoyed that he won't go, so you say:

All right, whatever. Suit yourself.

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Monday
Sep262011

“No thanks. Sunscreen makes my skin feel all oily.”

No thanks. Sunscreen makes my skin feel all oiliy.

You're at a swimming pool with some friends. One of your friends tells you that you should put on sunscreen. You don't want to because you don't like how it feels on your skin. You say:

No thanks. Sunscreen makes my skin feel all oily.

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Thursday
Sep012011

“Hey, don't sweat it.”

English Lesson: Hey, don’t sweat it.

You're having a party at your house. The guests were supposed to bring some food or drink for everyone to share. One of your friends came without anything. He’s apologizing for not bringing anything, but you don’t want him to worry. You say:

Hey, don't sweat it.

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Sunday
Aug142011

“Bless you!”

English Lesson: Bless You!

You're talking to someone at a party. He sneezes. You say:

Bless you!

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Thursday
May052011

“No, I mean it!”

I mean it!

Your husband cooked dinner. It tastes great. You complimented him on his cooking, but he didn't seem to believe you. You want to let him know that you really do like it, so you say:

No, I mean it!

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Thursday
May052011

“Aw, you're just saying that!”

You're just saying that!

You don't usually cook dinner, but tonight you did. Your wife says that the food is really good. You're happy that she said so, but you don't really believe her. You think she's just trying to be nice to you. You say:

Aw, you're just saying that!

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Sunday
Jan302011

“Hmm. That's a good question.”

That's a good question.

You've given a presentation, and now you're answering questions about it. One of the audience members asks you a question that's tough for you to answer. You say:

Hmm. That's a good question.

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Tuesday
Jan182011

“Excuse me!?”

Excuse me

Your boyfriend was being rude to you and seemed angry, but you don't know why. You asked him a question but he didn't answer or give any response. Now you're angry and you want to make him answer your question. You say:

Excuse me!?

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Tuesday
Dec072010

“Thanks a lot!”

Thanks a lot!

You're sick. Your friend called you, and she said that you sound horrible. You have a cold, so your voice does sound messed up. But you pretend to be offended by your friend criticizing your voice. You say:

Thanks a lot!

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