Conversation _1

,I couldn't help it !!!
DarylI am upset. Somebody told my boss I have a part-time job.
SmithAnd he doesn't like that ?
DarylNo, he doesn't. He thinks that I am too tired to work.
SmithI am sorry. I have to admit I told him.
DarylYou told him ? Why ?
SmithI couldn't help it. He asked me point-blank.
Explanation :
If you can't help the way you feel or behave, you cannot control it or stop it from happening. You can also say that you can't help yourself.
If you say something point-blank, you say it very directly or rudely, without explaining or apologizing.

It is up to you !!!
JohnWould you like to go out to dinner or to a movie ?
KarenEither one, it is up to you .
JohnWhat would you prefer ?
KarenI really don't care, I just want to get out of the house.
JohnWell, then how about dinner and a movie ?
KarenThat's a great idea !
Explanation :
If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it.
Example : -
The choice was up to Paula.

You can count on us !!!
StaceySue, can you drive Jane and I to the doctor on Monday ?
SueI think so.
Stacey We need a ride very badly, are you sure you will be able to help out ?
Sue Sure. I will mark it on my calendar so I don't forget.
StaceyThanks you are a good friend.
Sue You can always count on me when you need help.
Explanation :
If you count on someone or count upon them, you rely on them to support you or help you.
Example : -
I can always count on you to cheer me up .........

It's better than nothing!!!
JimDid you ask Mr. Davidson for a raise ?
CarmenYes, I asked for 80 cents any hour more.
JimDid you get it ?
CarmenNo, I got 30 cents
JimThat's too bad.
CarmenOh, it is alright. It is better than nothing.
Explanation :
If you say that something is better than nothing, you mean that it is not what is required, but that it is better to have that thing than to have nothing at all.
Example : -
After all, 15 minutes of exercise is better than nothing.

It doesn't make any difference !!!
MikeShall I pick you up at 5 or 6 ?
JoeiIt doesn't make any difference.
MikeO.K, I will pick you up at 5.
JoeiNo problem !
MikeShall we play badminton or table tennis on Sunday ?
JoeiIt doesn't make any difference.
Explanation :
If something makes no difference, it does not have any effect on what you are doing.
Example : -
It is sad to see him go but it won't make any difference to the way we conduct our affairs.

Chances are slim !!!
Carol What are your chances of getting into Yale ?
Judy My chances are slim.
CarolI hear those Ivy League Colleges are tough to get into.
JudyI know. I'd have better chance at the state University.
CarolSure. It's not a bad school either.
Judy I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond.
Explanation :
If you say that someone doesn't stand a chance of achieving something, you mean that they cannot possibly achieve it.
Example : -
Neither is seen as standing any chance of snatching the leadership from him.

It is on the tip of my tongue !!!
Mahoney Do you remember the restaurant we went to Friday.
Marcus Sure I do. It was the ' Silver Castle '.
Mahoney No, we've never been to the ' Silver Castle '.
Marcus Maybe it was the Gold Coin.
Mahoney No Gee. It is on the tip of my tongue.
Marcus Never mind. The food was terrible.
Explanation :
If something that you want to say is on the tip of your tongue, you think you know it and that you will be able to remember it very soon.
Example : -
A sarcastic remark was on the tip of her tongue.

Not that I know of !!!
MeiIs Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner ?
SusieNot that I know of.
MeiI was hoping she would come with us.
SusieWhy ?
MeiI would like her to try some of our traditional Chinese foods.
SusieThat's very kind of you.
Explanation :
You say ' Not that I know of ' when someone has asked you whether or not something is true and you think the answer is; ' no ' but you cannot be sure because you do not know all the facts.

I tossed and turned all night !!!
Robb Are you ill ?
Seles Not really ! I am just tired.
Bobb Didn't you sleep well last night.
Seles No, I tossed and turned all night.
Robb I am sorry to hear that, I hope you sleep better tonight.
Seles Thank you. I'm sure I will.
Explanation :
If you toss and turn, you move restlessly in bed and cannot sleep properly, for example because you are ill or worried.
Example : -
You feel as if you've been tossing and turning all night, and wake up feeling worn out.