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Common American Expressions 9
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have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
1. A phrase expressing doubts and discouragement to someone’s hopes
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
2. A phrase that accompanies advice and sounds a bit threatening is
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
3. A plea to convince someone to show mercy or sympathy is
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
4. A question asked by a(n exasperated) person to ensure that their expectations are obeyed
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
5. A question that is equal to“why” informally is
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
6. A statement of agreement to avoid or end a argument is
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
7. A statement offering permission with reserved reluctance
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
8. A typical remark about a surprising event, often said repeatedly
have a heart
have I made myself clear
have it your way
how come
I just can't get over it
I wouldn't count on it
if you know what's good for you
if you must
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