Colloquial Expressions

Things aren't as bad as they seem.

• That's more like it

• It's not the end of the world

• These things happen

• Just say the word

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

A very enthusiastic 'yes'.

• You bet!

• No can do

• Go for it!

• Cheer up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When someone offers to pay for something.

• Tell you what

• It's not the end of the world

• You bet!

• It'll be my treat

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

You only need to ask and someone will help you out.

• Don't hold your breath

• The thing is ...

• Just say the word

• I haven't the foggiest

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Something is better and more acceptable.

• That's more like it

• It'll be my treat

• Just say the word

• The thing is ...

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When you don't know at all.

• These things happen

• I haven't the foggiest

• Don't hold your breath

• That's more like it

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Be happier and not so sad.

• Tell you what

• It'll be my treat

• No can do

• Cheer up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Used to say you can't do something.

• No can do

• You bet!

• I haven't the foggiest

• Cheer up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Said before we offer to do something.

• These things happen

• Just say the word

• Tell you what

• Don't hold your breath

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Something isn't going to happen soon or even at all.

• Don't hold your breath

• No can do

• It's not the end of the world

• Cheer up

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B