Expression and Saying in English

1. Everyday English Expression

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3. Carte blanche
Example : The company gave their representative carte
blanche
Meaning: Unlimited power to act or do….
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4. Leave in the lurch
Example: he was left in the lurch when car broke down.
Meaning: to leave someone waiting for or anticipating your
action
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5. Good riddance to bad rubbish
Example: thank god ! Dev is gone good riddance to bad rubbish.
Meaning: Expressing satisfaction for being rid of someone or
something
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6. Shell out
Example: shell out the money now don’t argue about it.
Meaning: Pay or reimburse
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7. I hope so
Example : I hope so to do well in the interview, then I will
get the job.
Meaning : to believe, desire, or trust
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8. I hope not
Example: I hope not that I will be in office very late.
Meaning : not able to learn or act, or work as desired.
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9. I believe so
Example : I believe so that the tree will grow and give me
fruits.
Meaning : to have a conviction that is, was or will happen.
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10. I don’t believe so
Example :I don’t believe so much in magic.
Meaning: I have no belief in ……..
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11. I don’t care
I don’t care if I pass or fail in the exam.
Meaning: I am indifferent.
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12. Make my day
Example : You did so well in your interview it made your
fathers day.
Meaning: Give one great pleasure.
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13. Under the weather
Example: I am feeling under the weather.
Meaning : I am not feeling well .
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14. I feel like
Example: I feel like sleeping. /I feel like eating a cake.
Meaning : I want or wish to sleep or eat …..
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15. I don’t feel like
Example: I don’t feel like eating broccoli.
Meaning : I don’t want to …….
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16. Can you help me?
Example: Can you help me? : can you help me with my
homework.
Meaning : would you assist me.
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17. Leave me alone
Example: Leave me alone I am not talking to you.
Meaning : I need some time away from you or I am very angry with
you.
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18. It’s on the house
Example: The cup cake is on the house.
Meaning : free or complimentary.
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19. It’s on me
Example: I will Pay it on me.
Meaning : It is my indulgence or treat.
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20. Are you busy?
Example: Can I talk to you now or are you busy?
Meaning : can I disturb
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21. Are you all right?
Example: Are you all right? Do you need any thing.
Meaning : comfort and offer help
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22. Do you mind if I…?
Example: Do you mind if I if I finish this later Miss?
Meaning: do you have any objection to my suggestion.
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23. Be careful!
Example: Be careful when you walk on wet the floor.
Meaning: cautioning or warning
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24. Watch out!
Example: Watch out for banana peel when you walking.
Meaning: to be on one's guard; be cautious
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25. Say it again, please!
Example: Say it again, please! I unable to understand.
Meaning : please repeat it.
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26. I’ll be there
Example: I’ll be there in about an hour.
Meaning : assurance you will keep your promise
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27. I’ll be back soon
Example: Thank you for the help ,I’ll be back soon.
Meaning: this is not the last meeting.
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28. I think so
Example: Do you think so that this necklace suits my
attire?
Meaning: asking for an opinion.
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29. I don’t think so
Example: I see your heel is broken .I don’t think so
Meaning: I don’t believe that is happening to me.
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30. I guess so
Example: I guess so he should call me.
Meaning : basis of probability alone
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31. I guess not
Example: I guess not Dev, we will do it tomorrow.
Meaning :don't think so; I expect not; I suppose not;
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32. I have my way
Example: I have my way to get extra pocket money from my mom.
Meaning: to compel, constrain, or oblige (oneself or someone) to do
something
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33. Find a way
Example: I need to find a way to solve this cash flow.
Meaning :The answer to or disposition of a problem.
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34. You can tell
Example: You can tell me what you want say.
Meaning : trust me or believe me
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35. I’m on my way
Example: I’m on my way from office to work.
Meaning : I am travelling one point to another.
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36. Let me know
Example: Let me know if you need anything.
Meaning: I am offering you my help and support.
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37. No pain, no gain!
Example: No pain, no gain!
Meaning : Successful, You must work hard for what you
want and be
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38. Keep going
Example: I try to keep me going till the end.
Meaning :keep someone or something progressing
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39. The same to you
Example: Thank you and the same to you
Meaning : something previously mentioned or described
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40. Keep busy
Example: If you keep busy, you will not be bored.
Meaning: To become involved with, do, or take part in
something
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