English phrases for daily use (1/2)
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| ENGLISH PHRASES FOR DAILY USE (1/2) |
| Arrangements have been made for you to… |
| As you may expect, … / As one would expect, … |
| Don’t turn a deaf ear to… |
| Everything will be fine / Everything will go smoothly |
| I didn’t think it right to… |
| I don’t feel up to it. |
| I don’t feel up to… |
| I find it hard to understand why… |
| I had no idea he/she would… |
| I must congratulate you on… |
| I never suspected it for a moment. |
| I see him/her as a (+adjective) person. |
| I should have known that… |
| I thought it right to… |
| I thought so. / I suspected as much. |
| I was weak enough to… |
| I was wise enough to… |
| I wonder if… |
| I’d given up on you! |
| I’m not surprised. |
| I’ve wasted so much time |
| It comes as no surprise. |
| it doesn’t make sens |
| It makes you wonder why… |
| It makes you wonder. |
| It may still come in handy. |
| It seemed only right to… |
| It surprises me that… |
| It took ages! |
| It was a risky venture. |
| It was bound to happen. |
| It was worth a try. |
| It went off smoothly / It went like a dream |
| It’s easier said than done! |
| It’s getting better and better. |
| It’s hard to tell. |
| It’s no small matter |
| It’s not much to look at, but… |
| It’s quite clear |
| It’s too sad for words. |
| It’s worth having a go. |
| It’s worth it! |
| It’s worth… (v+ing) |
| It/things couldn’t be better |
| Let’s hope this is not the case. |
| Little did I know/suspect that… |
| My guess was right. |
| Not that I care but… |
| People would know about it! |
| Something’s wrong / There’s something not quite right here. |
| That can easily be put right. |
| That was predictable. |
| That was sensible of you. |
| That was the right thing to do. |
| That was wise of you. |
| That wasn’t meant to happen! |
| That’s easy for you to say |
| That’s quite something! |
| That’s quite understandable. |
| Thats was to be expected. |
| There’s only one thing wrong |
| There’s something amiss. |
| Things are getting worse and worse. |
| Things are going pretty well |
| We’re off the hook |
| You can’t but… |
| You certainly took your time! |
| You gave me your word you would… |
| You got me off the hook! |
| You’ve set your sights too high. |
| You’ve got a point there. |
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