Dept. Of Chemistry, Bishop Heber college, Trichy

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Annoyance

You idiot how dare are you do this?

You duffer!

Let him go to hell!

Don’t irritate me!

If I give you a slap!

What the hell are you talking?

He is trying to cheat me

Don’t make me angry

What’s happening there?

Which is not happening here?

You are just simply wasting your time

Are you mad?

Quarrel

Don’t act too smart

Don’t stretch matters

Are you in your sense?

Why are you picking a quarrel?

for nothing?

What harm have I done to you?

You shall have to mend your ways

Don’t come on my nerves

Why are you losing your temper?

Health

Last night I had fever

May I take rice doctor?

I am worried about my health

My stomach is upset

I hurt my toe

I feel feverish

Consult a doctor

He is badly hurt

He is suffering from indigestion

I feel like vomiting

I am not feeling well today
small speeches on permissions meeting and parting............
Permission

Shall we begin?

May I go?

May I join you?

Well, allow me to go.

May I come inside?

Will you please give me a lift in your bike?

Would you like to join with me?

Can I join you?

Can I have it?

Can you pass it?

Can you do me a favor?

Meeting and parting

How r u doing?

Great by god’s grace

I am glad to see you

It’s been a long time since I/we met you

I am so surprised to see you

I thought you were in America

Must you go now?

Have a good journey

Please convey my regards to your family

May luck favor you this time?
EXCLAMATIONS

That’s Marvelous, awesome, beautiful, superb, Fantastic, fabulous, and excellent.

So kind of you!

That’s fabulous…..

Certainly!

How sick!

How terrible!

How dare are you to tell/do this!

Thank god!

You are so sweetoo!

Hurry up the time is running out!

What an idea!

Be careful don’t utter it again!

What a shame!

That’s so nasty!

What a surprise

what a tragedy

Quiet so!

Is that so? /Is it really?

What a pity!

Sure! /Why not?

Not even a bit!

Never mind about it!

I just don’t mind it!
FRUITS

Apple, orange, sweet lime, mosambi, pomegranate, pine apple, watermelon, melon, grapes, banana, chikoo, mango, guava, gooseberry, sugarcane, jackfruit, dates, orange, pear, papaya, custard apple, black plum , strawberry, cherry fruit, jujube, lime,

INSECTS/PESTS

House fly dragonfly, housefly, wasp, beetle, bug, bedbug, mosquito, centipede, millipeded, caterpillar, spider, ant, worm, earthworm, leech, glaw worm, bee, louse/lice, snail, scorpion, grasshopper

FLOWERS

Jasmine, sunflower, rose lily, lotus, oleander, hibiscus, tulip,

PARTS OF TREE

Stem, bud, root, petals, shrub, grass, grove, timber, branch, flower, leaves, plant, herb, climber,

FISHES

Eel, shark, prawn, crab, tropical

GROCERY AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS

Asafetida, anise, beans, rice, mustard, cumin, poppy, clove, cardamom, vermicelli, millet, barley, pea, cashew, saffron

JEWELS

Earrings, nose, rings, bangles, anklet, locket, chain, necklace, ring, bracelet, watch, toe, ring, brooch, clasp

UNIQUE THINGS

Universe, galaxy, sun, moon, stars, shooting, stars, planet, earth, rainbow, new moon, full moon, tide, wave.

DISEASES

Asthma, boil, bruise, cancer, cold, couch, constipation, cholera, cataract, contagion, diabetes, diarrhea, dropsy, dyspepsia, eczema, epilepsy.

SEASONS

Summer, winter, spring, autumn, rain, thunder, storm, tsunami, earthquake, floods, drought,

ARTIST

Advocate, auditor, astrologer, barber, broker, carpenter, cook, conductor, compounder, cobbler, constable, painter, peon, policeman, scavenger, servant, supervisor, sweeper, singer, tailor, technician, weaver, watchman, doctor, director, dealer, driver, engineer, florist, farmer, gardener, hunter, jeweler, goldsmith, money, lender, mason, manager, mechanic, nurse, maid, robber, writer, assistant, thief, journalist, profession, clerk, author, editor, beggar, actor, reporter.

BIRDS

crane, crow, c**k, drake, eagle, goose (larger than a duck) gander, (a male goose) kite, lark(a small brown bird, , nightingale, myna, owl, parrot, kingfisher, quail, pat ridge, raven, swan, sparrow, peac**k, vulture, penguin, ostrich, woodpecker

RELATIONSHIPS

Father, mother, husband, wife, sister, brother, maternal, grandfather, maternal grandmother, fraternal grandmother, fraternal grandfather, husband, wife, aunt(mothers sister, fathers sister, mothers brothers wife, fathers elders brothers wife, nephew, cousin, mothers or father niece or nephew brothers wife, or cousin brothers wife, bride, bride groom

FOODS

Lunch, supper, meals, dinner, feast, breakfast, Tiffin, brunch

CLOTHES

Apparel, attire, cloth, clothes, clothing, garment, suit, dress, dhoti, saree, shirt, blouse, cloak, coat, gown, jacket, robe, shawl, cap belt hat shoes socks boat towel hand kerchief

TRADE COMMERCE

Business, fair, hawker, bargain, loss, sale, income, mortgage, lend, interest, freight, bill, leave, invoice, seal, catalogue, flat, rate, merchant, shop, gain, buyer, cash, expense, receipt, broker, export, share, bond, stock, voucher, goods, compliment, investment, market, shopkeeper, customer, profit, seller, credit, pledge, borrow, rate, import, partner, agreement, auction, arrears, audit, discount.

SENSES OF FEELING

Cough, snore, yawn, hiccup, swoon, swell, vomit, giddiness, nausea, belch, sweat, sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, hunger, hatred, pity, love, sympathy, sweet, bitter, sound, noise, stink, fragrance, pleasure, joy, grief, sickness, Bed ridden, hospitalized, chronic, hereditary, acute, recovering, wounded, injured, ill, sick, nauseating, healing, dark, bright, hunger, thirst, heat, sultry, glad, satisfaction, gratitude, guilt

OTHER NORMAL DISEASES

Hic cough, influenza, jaundice, malaria, mumps, measles, numbness, piles, plague, pus, ringworm, sore, swelling, sprain, tumor, ulcer, typhoid, fits

PARTS OF BODY

Toe, finger, thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, last finger, shoulder, lips, wrist, heel, waist, hip, cheek, chin, skull, throat, nape, knee, skin, teeth, jaw, tongue, thigh, heart, legs, brain, stomach, belly, nail, gullet, calf, nose, back, navel, foot, eyelid, pulse, lap, palm, abdomen, muscle, windpipe, forehead, knuckle, hair, eyebrow, mustache, gums, fist.

USEFUL THINGS FOR DAILY LIFE:

Bed, mat, bed, sheet, pillow, pillow cover, mirror, basin, comb, carpet, plate, spoon, cup, saucer, hair, oil, bottle, butter, bread, loaf, milk, cream, areca nut, sugar, cheese, ghee, vanaspati, buttermilk, jaggery, sugar candy, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, betel, gingili oil, salt, mustard, pickle, asafetida, incense stick.

COMMON TREES

Apple, plantain, mango, coconut, jack, guava, banyan, peep, teak wood, sandal wood, almond tree, goose berry, bamboo, fig, tamarind tree.

VEGETABLES

Yam, garlic, tomato, carrot, beet, root, ladies finger, drumstick, beans, brinjal, saber beans, Ginger, coriander, leaves, curry, leaves, mint potato, bottle, guard, mushroom, cauliflower, lemon, onion, capsicum, chilly, radish, turnips, bitter guard, snake gourd, cluster beans, cucumber, tapioca.

ACTION WORDS

Ring up, enquire, visit, sign, thank, start, disturb, bother, select, light, forget, be, announce, have, bring, comb, switch off, play, complete, report, move, invite, look, jump, observe, attend switch on, hold, fill, wait, choose, permit.
IMPORTANT WORDS AND ITS RESPONSES

I’m sorry- that’s o.k. / that’s not a problem

I’m not a lorry to carry your sorry

I’m extremely sorry

I do apologize for that.

Thank you, Thanks, Thank you so much, Thanks a lot

Thanks for your kind help and assistance

Thanks for your-------------

Your welcome

You’re almost welcome

It’s my pleasure

It’s all right

Excuse me sir/ yes please

Pardon sir/madam

Beg your pardon

Congratulations
NI****NE- MAAVA (PUGAI ILAI)

PARISAM- ENGAGEMENT

TREMBLE- THUDIPUU

COASTAL- KADALORA PAGUDHI

VAALAI THANDU- TUBELIGHT

PATTALAM- BRIGADE

WANDER- LET YOUR MIND WANDER ( ALAIPAAIVADHU)

PARAMA EZHAI- ABJECT POVERTY

ANXIETY- ULAICHAL/ PARAPARAPU

BAD SPIRIT/ PEI PISASU / PILLI/ SOONIYAM

BLAME/ PAZHII-SUMAPADHU

COMPETE- POTTI -IDDU

CRINGE- BAYANDHU

PAYIR – CROP

CUSTOMS – PALAKA VALAKANGAL

DISASTER- PERALIVU

ECSTATIC -PARAVASAMADAI

EVIL DOERS- PAVASEYAL SEIBAVARGAL

BEEDHI ADAIVADHU- FREAKED OUT

HOAX - PURALIGAL/ MOSADEEGAL

PINNI PINAIVADHU- INTER-TWINED

JERK YOU AROUND- PANDHADIDUVEN

LOQUACIOUS- PADAPADAPAAGA PESUVADHU

MONUMENTAL PROBLEM- BAYANGARA PRACHANAI

PARASPARA- MUTUAL

SALIPADAIDAL- GETTING BOARED

NASTY- ARUVARPAANA

GRACE- ARUL

ARUVADAI- HARVEST

85.
PROPOSE WHAT IS NEEDED

You might need
You might need an architect to sign the blueprints.

It would be a good idea
It would be a good idea to take a couple of spare ropes.

It might be better
It might be better to include a colour photograph along with the letter.

You would better add
You‟d better add another person to the team.

You shouldn’t forget
You shouldn‟t forget to carry your passport.

86.
REQUEST WHAT IS NEEDED

We need
We need at least $10,000 for the next round of financing.

We can’t do without
We can‟t do without Edith. She‟s our leader!

It is essential
Working all night is essential. We won‟t meet targets otherwise.

It is compulsory
Wearing a tie is compulsory at this office.

We require
We require a deposit of at least twenty percent of the final price.

87.
RECOMMEND A PERSON OR FIRM

Recommend
I can surely recommend ClaraVison. They‟re a reliable agency.

Put in a good word
Of course I can put in a good word for Kate. She was an excellent teacher.

Say good things
I can only say good things about DT. It‟s an excellent detergent.

Vouch for
Yes, I‟ll vouch for Jacqueline. Why do you want to know about her?

Endorse
Yes, I‟m ready to endorse Miss Low. She‟s an exemplary worker.

88.
RECOMMEND AN ACTION

We urge you to
We urge you to continue with the programme.

We recommend you
We recommend you should prepare your managers for a shakeout.

We think you should
We think you should confront gossip with facts.

You ought to
You ought to conduct quality audits every year.

If I were you
If I were you I‟d keep my mouth shut.

89.
DESCRIBE A PRODUCT

Let me tell you about
Let me tell you about our latest engine.

Can I tell you?
Can I tell you about our school‟s services? We teach English.

Here you can see
Here you see why we call the TXR our star drier.

This particular model
This particular model was designed by our people in Geneva.

It is priced
It is priced at $ 3,499 and we pay for shipping!

90.
DESCRIBE FEATURES OF A PRODUCT

It is made of
It is made of wood and aluminium.

It features
The team features two Nobel Prize winners.

It comes with
It comes with a calculator and a pocket translator.

It measures
It measures ten feet in width, two in height and one in depth.

It weighs
It weighs close to a ton.

91.
REFER TO WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

If we go back
If we go back to the chart we‟ll see how fabric design has changed.

As I said before
As I said before, it‟s never too late to start exercising.

Returning to point one
Returning to point one, fixed assets are undervalued in you accounts.

As has already been mentioned
As has already been mentioned, we cannot guarantee supply.

As you no doubt remember
As you now doubt remember, we started this chat with a quote by Drucker.

92.
SUMMARISE

To sum up
To sum up, we are in deep trouble.

To recapitulate
To recapitulate, this has been our best year ever.

The conclusion is
The conclusion is that all our efforts have finally proven successful.

In a few words
In a few words, Karen would like to congratulate you all.

It all boils down
It all boils down to simple truth: money brings money.

93.
FINISH A SPEECH

I’d like to conclude
I‟d like to conclude by thanking everyone.

Let me end
Let me end by reminding you that we are at the top because of your work.

I’d like to finish
I‟d like to finish with the words of Julius Caesar: “Veni, Vidi Vici”.

Finally
Finally, I want to say I‟m delighted to have had the chance to meet you.

To conclude
Before concluding, I‟d like to invite Alice to say a few words.

94.
CLOSE A MEETING

That’s all the time we have
Well, that seems to be all the time we have today. Let‟s stop now.

Could we make a decision right away?
Could we make a decision right away? I‟m hungry!

We’ll have to leave it for now
We‟ll have to leave it for now. I have another appointment.

Time to finish!
Time to finish! Does anyone need a ride back to the hotel?

Shall we call it a day?
Shall we call it a day? We can adjourn the meeting till tomorrow.

95.
CLOSE A CONVERSATION

It's been nice talking to
It's been nice talking to you, Alexandra.

I enjoyed meeting you
I really enjoyed meeting you, Mr Brown.

I have to leave
I‟m afraid I have to leave now. I‟m double-parked!

We have to move on
We have to move on, sorry!

It’s getting late
It‟s getting late. We should be going home now.

96.
SAY THANKS

Thanks
Thanks for everything.

Thank you
Thank you for kind cooperation.

I’m thankful for
I‟m thankful for all your efforts.

I appreciate
I appreciate your interest in my situation.

I’m grateful for
I‟m grateful for your support in securing the bank loan.

97.
THANK PEOPLE FOR COMING

Thank you for
Thank you for coming.

It’s been a pleasure
It‟s been a pleasure to meet you.

I’ve been delighted to
I‟ve been delighted to be able to speak to you.

I’d like to show my thanks
I‟d like to show my thanks by inviting you to my house for drinks.

I have enjoyed
I have enjoyed your company today.

98.
THANK FOR LETTING YOU SPEAK

Thank you, John.
Thank you, John. I want to stress on the fact Jo is irreplaceable.

Thanks for allowing me
Thanks for allowing me to speak at this forum.

Thanks for calling on
Thanks for calling on me. It‟s a great chance to share my ideas.

I appreciate the opportunity to address
I appreciate the opportunity to address such a distinguished group.

It’s a pleasure to
It‟s a pleasure to be able to talk about the MX project.

99.
SAY BYE FORMALLY

Good night
Good night, everyone.

Goodbye
Goodbye. Please send my regards to Miss Burkes.

It was nice to
It was nice to talk to you.

It’s been a pleasure to
It‟s been a pleasure to get to play golf with you.

Hope we meet
Hope we meet again before next summer.

100.
SAY BYE INFORMALLY

See you
See you later.

Take care
Take care. Till tomorrow.

Cheers
Cheers. Give my love to Jeannette.

Bye
Bye Charlie.

So long
So long. Lovely to see you again.
AMERICAN IDIOMS AND PHRASES

About to - ready to

After all - when everything considered

Break the news - tell some important info

Dead end job - a mere waste work

Belly up – bankrupt

Fired - rejected

Lose temper - angry

No point in – any reason/mere waste

Real flop - a failure

Sharp as a tack - intelligent

Talk over – discuss

Top dollar - costly

Always try to think big - set high goals

Buckle down - start something seriously

Hit to books - start studying

Don’t just slack off - don’t waste time

Have a heart of gold - to be very kind and giving

Bright and early – early in the morning

Give it a shot - to try something.

Last night I dint sleep a wink - to be wake all-night

Hard time – times of difficulty

Get down to business - get down to the work

You have sweeten the deal - you have made an attractive offer

Twist his arm – persuade him

All the rage - the latest fashion

Feel free - go ahead and do something

Get out of the way - move away

Out of practice – no longer good at doing something

Crunch time – a short time to achieve a high result

Give me a break – that’s ridiculous/ that’s a joke

In reality – in fact

No wonder - it’s not surprising

At first - in the beginning

Give me a ring – to telephone someone

Your guess is as good as mine – I don’t know any more than you.

Chit chat - casual conversation, gossip

Right away – immediately

He is a big shot – vip

Nothing doing – not a chance

Don’t mess up – don’t make a mistake

Don’t put the blame on me – to name somebody else as responsible

He always talk rant and rave – to talk loudly, often in anger

In that case – in that circumstance

Did you get it – did you understand

It looks like – it’s likely that

Nothing to do with - not having relationship

On the job – at work

Three sheets to the wind – drunk

Cream of the crop - best of the crop

Wrap up – finish up

Chill out - to relax

SEASONAL TALKS........
There was no sleep last night

It was very sultry

That clouds gathered it was black and it looked like it would rain cats and dogs

Today is hotter than yesterday

What an unbearable heat wave!

The tongue becomes dry even we drink bottles of water, thirst is not quenched no matter how much water we drink

By drinking too much of water the stomach gets bloated

We got only hot air even if we sit under the fan

Mosquitoes are abundant because of the stagnant water

Roads are very dirty so if you put your foot on the road it goes down by a foot

Children are happy because of the rain. They come out and get drenched in the rain

What a terrible shower we had

Children’s are happy because of the rain they out and get drenched in the rain

What a terrible shower we had?
SPEECHES @ LODGE........BANK.........
What can I do for you sir?

I would like to book a single room

How long would you like to stay?

Just for one day

I wanna check in

I wanna check out

Do I have to pay any advance?

I wanna first class room

Is there internet connection available in rooms

IN THE BANK

Excuse me can I have an application form for opening s.b account

I wanna have a cheque book facility

Can I have a pen please!

Please make entries in my passbook

Have you completed the entry?

Excuse me I have deposited an amount can you please find out whether it has been credited yet or not

Could you guide me to principles on obtaining a loan?
BUS STAND SPEECH................
Excuse me which bus goes to adyar?

Does that bus go there?

Is this is ambattur bus

Is there any straight bus to I.O.C

Is there any hospital nearby?

Execuse me which bus passed by

Can you direct me to this address?

Please go straight and turn left

Could you tell me this address?

Excuse me how can I find this address

Could you help me out?

If you don’t mind can you tell me this route?

Can you inform me a stop before my point of getting down?
REFUSAL...........,ENCOURAGEMENT...........,CONSOLATION.........,ANNOYANCE..............QUARREL AND HEALTH..................
Refusal

I shall not be able to come

I don’t like them

I am sorry to refuse
They will not agree to this

It is not possible.

I regret I can’t accept this proposal

She doesn’t like this

It cannot be arranged.

You should not agree to this

Encouragement

Don’t worry, things will be fine

Don’t get nervous

It doesn’t matter

I am proud of you

That’s really great

That’s ace job

I’ll take care of this

Don’t be afraid

Don’t hesitate

There is nothing to fear

Don’t worry about me

It’s not manly to cry like a child

Consolation

Its pity!

Console him!

Such indeed are the ways of the world!

No one can stand against fate!

It was inexorable (kadavul viruppam)

May god give you strength to bear?

We are deeply grieved!

We offer you our condolence!

We are deeply pained!

65.
EXPRESS SOMETHING POSSIBLE

Possible
It is, of course, possible to give you a discount if you increase volume.

Conceivably
Can we conceivably believe that you will not make another mistake, Tom?

Feasible
The project is perfectly feasible. We only need financing.

Viable
We do agree that it is viable. Now, is it possible with only three men?

Doable
The plan is doable. Ask Mr Danton, who has all the figures.

66.
EXPRESS SOMETHING IMPROBABLE

Improbable
It is improbable that she will finish before the deadline.

Doubtful
Success seems doubtful. Who would back this adventure anyway?

Unlikely
This deal looks more unlikely as days go by.

I have my doubts
I have my doubts about this business ever happening.

I’m unsure
I‟m unsure. There are less than thirty percent chances of winning.

67.
EXPRESS SOMETHING IMPOSSIBLE

Impossible
It‟s impossible for Greg to arrive on time. His plane is delayed in Paris.

Undoable
This project is just undoable. Who drew the plans?

Out of the question
Buying a new car is out of the question. Why don‟t we lease one?

Unreachable
The goals Rachel set are unreachable.

Unattainable
Total quality will be unattainable without a well-trained workforce.

68.
ADD FURTHER INFORMATION

In addition
In addition, I‟d like to mention that Sara‟s generally right.

We might also
We might also deduce that bonuses will be affected too.

As well
Corn, as well as wheat, is produced in Brazil.

Furthermore
Furthermore, they insisted we should join them.

Moreover
Moreover, the fine must be paid within seven days.

69.
PROVIDE MORE DETAIL

To elaborate
To elaborate on what Ms Finch exposed we will use a chart.

Here I have further information
Here I have further information. As you see, the weather has changed.

Let me expand
Let me expand on Robbie‟s plan. It will entail a drastic change.

Let me tell you a little more
Let me tell you a bit more about Dynacore. They‟re not so reliable.

What's more
What‟s more, ClaraVision will also promote our merchandise.

70.
GENERALISE

On the whole
On the whole, we can‟t really say A is better than B.

In general
In general people prefer longer, less expensive holidays.

By and large
By and large, the process was successful.

All things considered
All things considered, the match didn‟t turn out so badly.

Broadly speaking
Broadly speaking, women follow fashion more closely than men do.

71.
DESCRIBE PROJECTS

We are working on
We‟re now working on the new model.

We have started the process of
We have started the process of designing another prototype.

The projects under development
The projects under development are secret so we will not discuss them.

We are involved in
We are already fully involved with phase B.

We remain occupied with
We remain occupied with the installation of the wiring system.

72.
DESCRIBE FLUCTUATION

Fluctuate
Stock prices fluctuated throughout the session.

Unstable
The system is unstable and it might crash any minute.

Irregular
Growth patterns are irregular in Europe.

Erratic
His behaviour is erratic. He‟s happy one day and sad the next.

Vary
Figures vary all the time. It‟s impossible to draw a working model.

73.
DESCRIBE STABILITY

Stable
Prices will be stable for the whole season.

Remain unchanged
Nothing remains unchanged for very long.

Steadily
If we are lucky, sales will move steadily for the next couple of months.

Constant
If the number of unemployed people remains constant we will face trouble.

The same
Things are the same as one year ago. Does nothing ever change here?

74.
DESCRIBE INCREASE

Increase
Salaries should increase according to productivity.

Improve
Sales have improved and reached almost a million.

Raise
The government need to raise taxes to lower the deficit.

Rise
If inflation rises we will need to raise our prices.

Go up
The rates will not go up until the Central Bank decides they should.

75.
DESCRIBE GRADUAL INCREASE

Accumulate
We have accumulated around ten percent.

Escalate
Costs have escalated by a very small factor.

Accrue
Interest has accrued in my savings account.

Grow
The economy will grow this year.

Develop
Sales have developed more slowly than we had expected.

76.
DESCRIBE SUDDEN INCREASE

Boost
The advertising campaign boosted donations by twenty percent.

Shoot up
The cost of raw materials has shot up because of the increased demand.

Spring up
Absenteeism always springs up when there‟s an epidemic of flu.

Surge
Interest rates surged to twenty-five percent because of inflation fears.

Multiply
We need to multiply output by two within the next semester.

77.
TALK ABOUT CAUSES

Caused by
The decrease in productivity was caused by lack of innovation.

Result from
The fall in passengers resulted from a misguided marketing policy.

Due to
Our failure was due to disorganization.

Conclusion
Her success was the logical conclusion of hard work.

Bring about
The change was brought about by our mistakes last year.

78.
TALK ABOUT CONSEQUENCES

Lead to
The rise in sales led to more R&D.

Result in
Our failure resulted in the loss of the contract.

Mean that
Rachel‟s decision to fire David means that I have to work harder.

It implies that
If she arrives late every day it implies that she‟s not happy with her job.

It entails that
Lengthening the lunch hour will entail hiring at least one more worker.

79.
WARN ABOUT CONSEQUENCES

Unless we
The company won„t survive, unless we stop the problem now.

If we don’t
If we don‟t audit our accounts we will face problems with the shareholders.

Only if
I‟ll give you both my support only if you promise to solve your differences.

Watch
Watch your cash flow and be careful with bank clearing dates.

Otherwise
She needs to be there today. Otherwise, we‟ll lose the contract.

80.
CONVINCE

I’m convinced
I‟m convinced this is the best way to do it.

I assure you
I assure you our machine will work in every type of weather.

There is no doubt
There are no doubts Sandra is the best candidate.

You have my personal guarantee
You have my personal guarantee this will not happen.

I’d like to reassure you
I‟d like to reassure you. Every aspect of the operation has been revised.

81.
SELL A PRODUCT

It will help you
This programme will help you keep your accounts more easily.

It will improve
The stationary bicycle will improve your health.

The benefits are
The benefits to the company are twofold: lower cost and better yield.

It will allow you
Our cleaning service will allow you to have every morning to yourself.

It stands out
The GRS stands out among its competitors because it‟s less noisy.

82.
GET PEOPLE TO ACT

Now’s the time to apply
Now‟s the time to apply what we have learnt.

We’d better move before
We‟d better move before the competition does.

Let’s get going
Let‟s get going. Time is golden.

We must act now
We must act now if we want immediate results.

Tomorrow will be too late
Tomorrow will be too late. Today is the beginning of a new life.

83.
PROPOSE SOLUTIONS

Maybe we should
Maybe we should call Gerald

How about
How about setting up a meeting with their purchasing department?

Why don’t you
Why don‟t you call the help line?

The best way is to
The best way to find a job is to look for one!

I would
I would change your old computer for a newer one.

84.
EXPLORE OPTIONS

Let's look at
Let‟s look at option A.

Why don’t we consider?
Why don‟t we consider Nina‟s suggestion?

How about?
How about this last alternative? Shall we review it?

We have several choices
We have several choices. Managua, Shanghai or Hanoi.

We could either
We could either invest in gold or silver.

45. CHECK FOR CONSENSUS

Do we agree?
Do we agree that suing Dynacore is the only solution?

Do we all share?
Do we all share the same belief?

Are you all with me?
Are you all with me? We need unanimity to approve this rule.

Is there anyone who?
Is there anyone who has a different point of view?

Shall we pass?
Shall we pass the motion? Good. Passed.

46. AGREE WITH OPINIONS

Exactly!
Exactly! You couldn‟t have used better words.

That's how I feel
That‟s exactly how I feel as well.

I have to agree
I have to agree with you. There seems to be no other possibility.

I never thought about it that way before
I never thought about it that way before. It‟s an excellent idea.

You’ve found
I think you‟ve found the right solution.

47. DISAGREE PARTIALLY

I see your point of view, but
I can see your point of view, but winter is very cold in Montreal.

You might be right. However
You might be right. However, how can we tell for sure?

You have a good point, though
You have a good point, though Anthony is also right.

You could say that, but
You could say that, but who buys ice cream in winter?

Up to a point I agree. Nevertheless
Up to a point I agree. Nevertheless, I feel James has a sounder approach.

48. DISAGREE STRONGLY

I don’t agree
I don‟t agree with you at all.

You’re not right.
You‟re not right. Everything you said is wrong.

It’s not what I believe
It‟s not what I believe and I will not back you.

I don’t think so
I don‟t think so. Why don‟t you change strategy?

That’s not such a good idea
That‟s not such a good idea. Fiona tried it and it never worked.

49. DISAGREE LESS STRONGLY

I’ve got another
I‟ve got another point of view.

I wouldn't do that
I wouldn‟t do that. I would never sell a car to buy a motorcycle.

I'm afraid I can’t see it
I‟m afraid I can‟t see it that way.

Don't get me wrong
Don‟t get me wrong but no one here shares your views.

I’m not so keen
I‟m not so keen on your strategy. It seems too complicated.

50. DISAGREE POLITELY

I don't mean to be rude
I don‟t mean to be rude but Bahia is north of Rio, not south.

This may sound
This may sound offensive but it is not my intention to hurt anyone.

Correct me if I'm wrong
Correct me if I‟m wrong but I think cell phone sales have remained flat.

I hate to bring this up
I hate to bring this up but Brigitte never studies Marketing.

There’s another way
There‟s another way we could handle this. Why not try the Beta system?

51. SOFTEN DISAGREEMENT

I’m afraid
I‟m afraid your models are a bit outdated.

I’m sorry
I‟m sorry but I can‟t agree with you.

Even though I respect your
Even though I respect your position I must dissent.

I know you’ve tried your best
I know you‟ve tried your best, but your assumptions are wrong.

It’s a great idea
It‟s a great idea but we there‟s another way to do it.

52. EXPRESS RESERVATION

I have some reservations
I have some reservations. How much is all this going to cost?

Maybe we should reflect
Maybe we should reflect on this a bit more.

I’m worried
I‟m rather worried about the rate of return.

I can’t help
I can‟t help feeling that we‟ve forgotten something.

I’d like to express my doubts
I‟d like to express my doubts. You don‟t even have a business plan!

53. GIVE INSTRUCTIONS - START

Before beginning
Before beginning make sure the mains are turned off.

The first step
The first step is find out where the short-circuit happened.

I would start by
I would start by analysing the charts.

We’ll set off
We‟ll set off by working at the far end of the garden.

To begin with
To begin with, write a business plan.

54.
GIVE INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUE

After that
Immediately after that you should ask for an appointment with Dr Thayne.

The following stage
The following stage is to make sure you have enough cash.

The next thing
The next thing will be to ask Horace to help you.

Once you've
Once you‟ve gone through the first step you must tackle the second one.

When that is over
When the introduction is over you‟ll be ready to continue with the rest.

55. GIVE INSTRUCTIONS -
FINISH

The last stage
The last stage is the easiest.

At the end
At the end you should check that the cables are
well connected

To finish
To finish you just need to turn the switch on.

The closing step
The closing step is the easiest. Just lock the latch.

We’ll wrap up
We‟ll wrap up the whole process by resetting the
system.

56.
INTRODUCE GOOD NEWS

I am delighted
I am delighted to inform you that you‟ve won the first prize.

We are pleased
We are pleased to announce that ClaraVision will be our new ad agency.

You’ll be thrilled
You‟ll be trilled to hear that Gretel is returning next week.

I’m very pleased
I‟m pleased to let you know that our company has grown substantially.

I have good news
I have good news. Hopper has accepted our proposal!

57.
INTRODUCE BAD NEWS FORMALLY

We regret to
We regret to inform you that your programme has been discontinued.

I'm sorry
I‟m sorry but I have to let you know that we will not participate.

I'm afraid it
I‟m afraid it won‟t be possible for us to finance your venture.

Unfortunately
Unfortunately we are not allowed to take on such high risk.

After careful consideration
After careful consideration we have decided not to publish your novel.

58.
INTRODUCE BAD NEWS INFORMALLY

I have some bad news
I have some bad news for you. Hans is leaving.

I hate to tell you
I hate to tell you this, but they‟ve given your project to Enid.

I don't know how to say
I don‟t know how to say this, but Heather insisted I should.

I feel sorry
I feel sorry but there‟s little we can do.

It’s a shame
It‟s a shame but nobody will be there to receive you.

59.
EXPRESS CONDOLENCE

I was sorry to hear
I was sorry to hear about Mr Sloan. He will be missed by all of us.

I’d like to extend my sympathy
I‟d like to extend my sympathy to you and to your family.

We were sad to learn
We were sad to learn that Mrs Finn passed away.

I’d like to express my bereavement
I‟d like to express my bereavement for the loss of such a valued person.

My condolence
Our condolence over the death of such an esteemed member of your team

60.
COMPLAIN
STRONGLY

I’d like to file a complaint
I‟d like to file a complaint with your
manager.

I’m not satisfied
I‟m not at all satisfied with your attitude.

We deserve better
We deserve a better service.

I’m not used to
I‟m not used to such impolite behaviour.

I don’t want to sound critical but
I don‟t want to sound critical but your
employees should be better trained.

61.
COMPLAIN LESS STRONGLY

I'm sorry to have to
I‟m sorry to have to say this but food today wasn‟t good at all.

I'm sorry to bother you
I‟m sorry to bother you but I have to tell you something you won‟t like.

Excuse me if I seem out of line
Excuse me if I seem out of line but I think you should change your attitude.

There may be a misunderstanding
There may have been a misunderstanding. I said ham, not jam!

Don't get me wrong
Don‟t get me wrong but I think you should improve the packaging.

Common phone
expressions? Find
them at
http://www.words300.
com/books

62.
REPLY TO COMPLAINT

We are sorry
I‟d like to say we are sorry for the inconveniences. Here‟s your refund.

I’d like to apologise
I‟d like to apologise for Jim‟s behaviour. We will take disciplinary action.

I regret
I regret to inform you that we cannot return your money.

We’ll do our best to settle the matter
We‟ll do our best to settle the matter to your satisfaction, sir.

We’ll solve this affair
We‟ll solve this affair once and for all. Please come with me.

63.
EXPRESS SOMETHING SURE

Surely
This will surely happen.

Definitely
Daphne will definitely replace Ethel next month.

Without any question
There is no question that Dynacore will be taken over by Riversoft.

Doubtlessly
The building will doubtlessly be finished this November.

Certainly
We will certainly increase our turnover within the next quarter.

64.
EXPRESS SOMETHING PROBABLE

Probably
It will probably take place next summer.

Likely
The festival is not likely to happen.

It seems
It seems that Sean will be joining us after all.

Apparently
Apparently the prototype will be ready by Monday.

On the face of it
On the face of it, everything seems to be running smoothly.