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Common American Expressions 20
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Select the correct expression from the drop down box next to each sentence below. Press the "Check Answers" button to determine whether you have chosen correctly.
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
1. A common response to someone’s “thank you” is to tell them
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
2. To open a difficult discussion or to tell someone bad news, start by saying
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
3. A casual way of saying “yes, that’s right” is to say
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
4. To remind someone that the offer at hand is the only choice available, tell them to
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
5. To express grudging agreement, when you’ve lost an argument say
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
6. To express enthusiastic agreement, exclaim
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
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7. To express skepticism toward someone’s unlikely prediction say
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
8. A way to say “yes” to someone’s invitation or suggestion is to ask
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
?
9. To show disinterest or unconcern, whether real or feigned, ask the unanswered question
take it or leave it
that'll be the day
there you go
think nothing of it
we need to talk
whatever
who cares
why not
you bet
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