常见的英语套话.doc

常见的英语套话 On the right below are some common colloquial responses, i.e. phrases often used in particular, informal situations. Of course, different people respond in different ways, but the phrases below are very common. Try to remember them. 1.Can I bring some friends to the party? The more the merrier. 2.How did you know I had a boyfriend? A little bird told me.(=I can’t tell you who told me about it. It’s a secret.) 3.Fancy a cuppa?(=What about a cup of tea?) I could do with one.(=I’d love one.) 4.You mustn’t tell a soul. My lips are sealed. 5.Did you manage to catch the train? By the skin of my teeth. 6.I’ve got some gossip. I’ m all ears.(=Tell me. I’m listening.) 7.I really can’t afford to eat here. Don’t worry. It’s on me!(=I’ll pay for it.) 8.I’ll get these drinks. It’s my round.(=I’ll buy everything.) 9.Do you know where the cinema is? Sorry, haven’t got a clue.(=I know nothing about it.) 10.I think I’ll stay in actually. OK, suit yourself.(=OK, do whatever you want to do.) 11.Can you lend me a tenner? You must be joking!(=It’s impossible.) 12.I’ve got an exam tomorrow. Rather you than me!(I’m glad you’ve got one. Fortunately I haven’t got.) 13.I’ll pay you back ,really I will. I’ll believe it when I see it! 14.That’s the joke.Don’t you think it’s funny? I don’t get it.(=I don’t understand.) 15.I’ve eaten too much. I feel sick. Serves you right. 16.England is so expensive! You can say that again!(=I agree with you.) 17.I don’t know how you can drive around London. There’s nothing to it.(=It’s easy. Anyone can do it.) 18.We bumped into John’s teacher in Venice! It’s a small world. 19.Who do you think is to blame, It’s six of one and half a the bo