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Below is a list of phrases and exclamations, many of which are particularly common in American English. Try to find an explanation for each one. You can also
work in pairs and form short dialogues from some of the phrases if you like it will help you to remember them. These expressions are mainly used in spoken
English, however, so you should avoid using them in your written English!
1.
2.
Break a leg!
3.
Dig in!
4.
Keep quiet!
5.
Butt out!
6.
Only just.
7.
Beats me.
I dont know.
8.
Drop me a line.
Write me (a letter).
9.
Go jump in a lake!
11. As we speak.
Just now.
Said when you lose the chance to do or have something e.g. Bang goes
my pay rise!
Used sarcastically when someone expects praise but you dont think they
deserve it.
16. You can't fight the city hall.
27. Gotcha!
Enjoy yourself!
Slow down!
I didnt hear what you said, so would you please repeat it.
37. I declare!
45. Im easy.
If thats what you want to do, you will have to endure the
consequences.
I cannot do it.
No, never!
something.
73. Pardon me for living!
A phrase said when someone whose name has just been mentioned
suddenly appears on the scene.
That is better.
How rude!
What is happening?
98. You could have knocked me over with a feather. I was extremely surprised.
99. Youre dern tootin!