Day 23 Flashcards
(3 cards)
What does ‘Oh, come on!’ express?
‘Oh, come on!’ is used for telling someone you do not believe what the person is saying or you think the person is not being serious. It expresses disbelief, skepticism, or frustration when someone says something that seems unbelievable or unreasonable.
Examples: 1. Oh, come on! So you actually met Barak Obama? 2. Oh, come on! You still haven’t left yet? 3. Oh, come on! He is still sleeping? 4. Oh, come on! You can’t be serious about quitting now. 5. Oh, come on! That excuse is ridiculous. 6. Oh, come on! We’ve been waiting for an hour already.
What does ‘I’m just kidding’ mean?
‘I’m just kidding’ is used by someone as a way to soften a direct insult and to clarify that what was previously said was meant as a joke or not serious.
Examples: 1. Sarah, that dress looks like something from a nursing home garage sale! Girl, I’m just kidding. 2. He is 8 feet tall… Naw, I’m just kidding! 3. I can’t take it anymore. I quit!.. Aww, I’m just kidding. 4. I sold your car yesterday… I am just kidding! 5. I’m moving to Mars next week… I am just kidding. 6. Your hair looks terrible today… I am just kidding, it looks great!
What does ‘For what it’s worth’ imply?
‘For what it’s worth’ is an informal phrase used when sharing information that may or may not be beneficial to the recipient. It is used when giving an opinion or information that may or may not be helpful or valuable to others.
Examples: 1. For what it’s worth, I don’t think your father meant to insult you. 2. For what it’s worth, I will be here tomorrow too. 3. For what it’s worth, at least she said she loved you. 4. For what it’s worth, I think you made the right decision. 5. For what it’s worth, the weather forecast says it won’t rain tomorrow. 6. For what it’s worth, I’ve been through something similar before.
