Conversational Responses

used to express one's complete agreement with someone's statement

You can say that again!It's the best I've had in a long time.

used to show one's lack of sympathy for a person or thing

He’s complaining because he has to read and correct all the documents manually, is he?Well, hard cheese; he’ll have to keep doing that.That’s what he is paid for.

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Despite objections from his colleagues, David had his way and implemented his innovative ideas, which turned out to be a great success.

used to say goodbye to a person when one expects to see them again

That was a really great time.I'll catch you later, man.

used when giving someone the confirmation that they can do, take, or use something

If anybody wants to work on this, be my guest.

used to show one's anger, surprise, or frustration

Bloody hell—I've lost my key again!

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Why are you so quiet?Has the cat got your tongue?

to make someone or something unconscious

The anesthesia will knock you out before the surgery.

used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them

John!Long time no see!How have you been?

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

You're suggesting we take a weekend trip to the beach?Now you're talking!

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Is he going to study integrals?Pull the other one, it's got bells on—he can't even do basic multiplication.

used to show that one does not accept nor agree with someone's statement or opinion

You think the new movie is boring?Says who?

used to show affection or add humor when addressing a person

We went to the most incredible concert last night, and the lead singer, that son of a gun, blew us away.

used to express one's complete disbelief about something that another person has just said

Ha, yeah right, and the moon is made of cheese.

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach.

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

For crying out loud, could you please turn down the volume on the TV?

used to express disagreement with an idea, statement, or opinion as unimportant, silly, or not worth serious consideration

Pish posh, that's just an old wives' tale with no basis in reality.