I really don’t appreciate the way she spoke to me. Much more polite, the meaning is conveyed very clearly.
I cannot stand …
I can’t stand people who don’t know how to queue properly Which is true, I cannot stand people who push into queue. I’ve spoken many times about how much I love a good queue. I’ve never got my head around fact that evertime I join a queue, I’m always the end, so depression, isn’t it?
I’m not fond of
I’m not fond of dancing, but I’ll give it to go.
I’m not a (big) fan of…
I’m not a big fan of early starts.
I’m not (so) keen on …
I’m not so keen on her new boyfriend.
I can’t bear …
I cannot bear the way Tony speaks to his wife.
I’ve had enough of …
I’ve had enough of scam phone calls.
I’m not (really) into …
Sorry, I’m not really into that type of music.
(I think) I’ll pass on …
I think I’ll pass on visiting grandma after she was so rude to me last time
It’s not my cup of tea.
Thanks for the invite, but ice skating really isn’t my cup of tea.
It doesn’t tickle my fancy
Going on a double date with my ex-boyfriend and his new supermodel girlfriend really doesn’t ticlke my fancy.
It’s not for me
Sorry, I just think that the knitting clud isn’t for me.
I’m not crazy about
I’m not crazy abuot golf but I’ll come along all the time.
I’m more of a xxx person
I don’t think I’ll come to the dog shelter with you. I’m more of a cat person.
I think …
I’m not going to lie…
I’m not going to lie, I was pretty insulted to not be invited to my ex boyfriend’s wedding.
in all honesty ….
In all honesty, I had every right to be there.
In my view …
In my view I should’ve been invited so it was totally fair for me to turn up on the day
If you ask me…
If you ask me, the church service was wonderful but it was a shame I had to stand at the back.
As far as I can tell …
As far as I can tell, the bride wasn’t really expecting me.
To my mind …
To my mind, she should’ve been happier to see me and receive my support.
As far as I’m concerned…
As far as I’m concerned, she totolly overreacted and shouldn’t have cried.
the way I see things/it …
The way I see things, I made the family photographs a lot more interesting.
as I see things/it …
As I see it, they obviously didn’t take me into consideration when drawing up the seating plans.
It seems to me that ..
It seems to me that everyone overreacted when I tried to sit at the top table.
I believe …
I believe they should have just made space for me in the first place.
I would say/ I’d say …
I’d say the food was very good, but it was a shame I had to share with my neighbour.
I consider … to be…
I consider it to be very rude that I was forced to sit down when I stood up to make a speech.
to me …
to me, no one knows my ex better than me so I should’ve been able to tell all of our funny stories.
from my point of view …
From my point of view, the first dance was cringe-worthy so I did everyone a favour by joining in.
It is my view/belief that …
It is my view that the open bar made everthing worse.
I reckon …
I reckon the sixth gin and tonic tipped me over the edge.
I honestly believe that ..
I honestly believe that if I hadn’t started cutting the cake, no one would have.
Honstly speaking …
Honstly speaking, I probably shouldn’t have thrown my slice at the bride.
I feel that…
I feel that my ex could have found a more welcoming bride with a better sense of humour.
Personally speaking…
personally speaking calling the police was a bit OTT. (over the top)
I know… I understand
to be aware (of)
I’m aware of the lack of water in the office toilets. Don’t worry - an engineer is coming next Friday.
to realise
I realise how frustrating it is that your paychecks were late this month - I couldn’t sign them because I was on a yacht and the wifi was terrible.
to recognise
I recognise how much it means to you to have a natural light in the office but I have very sensitive eyes.
to appreciate: to understand a situation and realise that it is important
I appreciate why you’d like more sick pay but I’m afraid that people might abuse it.
to acknowledge
I acknowledge that the lack of toliet paper is frustrating but it’s not hard to put a few sheets in your pocket each morning.
to notice
I did notice that you’ve been parking by the entrance each day. I understand that you have a bad leg but you must be considerate of more e’xecutive members of staff.
I see
I was off sick yesterday because I had a stomach bug. I see. Was there vomit? Because if there wasn’t any vomit, you should’ve come in.
I see what you mean
I won’t be able to finish that project tonight because it’s my birthday and my husband is taking me out. I see what you mean. I’ll offer the project to somebody more dedicated…
fair enough …
I’m not coming to office party on friday night because i suffer from bad social anxiety. Fair enough, see you on Monday.
all right, okay, OK
I’d just like to remind you that your interviewee has been waiting in the lobby for 3 hours. All right! I’ll come down after I finish this game of solitaire
I see your point/ I take your point
I think you need to let Mary go. I see your point John but I’m not sure I’m allowed to fire someone because for not agreeing to go on a date with you. Come back to me if you find a better reason.
I don’t blame you
I’m going to speak to HR about John. I don’t blame you Mary, he’s a total weird. don’t tell HR I said that.
I get what you mean/ I get you
I don’t think that 8 minutes is long enough for a lunch break. I get what you mean Cynthia, but it’s calculated via an algoritm and it’s what the computer has decided is best for you.
Gotcha
I’d like to propose a salary review. Gotcha - you think it’s too high as well, don’t you?
I’m certain that
I’m feeling overwhelmed with this new wokload. don’t worry - I’m certain that you’ll be feeling underwhelmed like the rest of us in no time.
I’m sure that
It’s been suggested that you put in an accessibility ramp for me. I’m sure
Can you repeat?
Sorry?
Excuse me?
Pardon?
I beg your pardon?
What was that?/ What was that,sorry?
What did you say (sorry)?
I don’t understand - (please) could you say that again (please)?
Sorry, waht did you just say?
What did you say just then?
Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.
Sorry, I didn’t quite get that.
Would you mind speaking up a bit? (If you cannot hear what they said/ what sb’s saying)
Sorry, I’m not following what you’re saying. (These imply that you would like the person to slow down)
Wait a second, I’m a bit lost. (ditto)
Would you mind slowing down a bit? I’m struggling to follow.
I’m not sure I understand what you mean by ‘…(word/phrase)’ / I’m not sure waht you mean by ‘…’
I’m sorry to interrupt but … / I’m sorry to butt in, but …
This is all Greek to me……
That was as clear as mud
That went right over my head.
What are you on about?
you are welcome
informal
You’re very welcome
No problem
thank YOU!
The pleasure is my /My pleasure/Pleasure
I know you’d do the same for me !
That’s all right!
No worries.
Don’t mention it. (quite British)
It was the least I could do! (quite British)
Anytime!
Sure!(No problem) (American one)
It was nothing!
formal
Much obliged! / I’m very much obliged to you!
You’re most welcome!
We’re appreciate your business! we’re appreciate your custom!
I’m happy to help.
the use of ‘like’
as a preposition used in comparisons: She looks like Candice King.
as a coonjunction: They seem like they are happy together.
100 idioms
a blessing in disguise
a good thing that seemed bad at first;
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
a picture is worth 1000 words
a picture tells a story just as well as, if not better than, written words;
Please could you sketch out a floorplan? A picture is worth a thousand words.
a piece of cake
really easy;
that exam was a piece of cake!
action speak louder than words
what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do;
I’m going to wait for him to show me he loves me because actions speak louder than words.
add insult to injury
to act in a way that makes a bad situation worse;
I was late and, to add insult to injury, I forgot my keys.
as cheap as chips
really cheap;
don’t worry about paying me back - they were as cheap as chips.
barking up the wrong tree
to be wrong about the way to achieve something or the reason for something;
I think you’re barking up the wrong tree. Rather than reading the textbool cover to cover, you should try the SQRRR method.
beat around the bush
avoid saying what you mean, usually beacuse it is uncomfortable;
I’m not going to beat around the bush - I hate your boyfriend.
better late than never
It is better to arrive or do something later than expected than to not arrive or not do something at all;
Wow! She finally turned up! Better late than never.
bite of more than you can chew
to try to do something that is too difficult or too much for you;
I have bitten off more than I can chew with this 100 idioms video.
Bite the bullet
to forch yourself to do womething unpleasant or difficult or to be brave in a difficult situation;