Library: Expressions

Grease It Up
My hair is so greasy! I really need to wash it. You know it's funny how we say hair is greasy, but skin is oily. English is very strange indeed!
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Suggestions
It can be hard to talk about stuff, even in the best of times. Right now, it's even harder. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Fun Last Night
Wow, mom, look what I made with play dough today. Want to try my ice cream cone?
To Go Out or Not! (text)
Hey babe, you're home just in time! Quick, go get changed. We're meeting Carla and Jean at Mahoney's in 20 minutes.
To Go Out or Not!
Hey babe, you're home just in time! Quick, go get changed. We're meeting Carla and Jean at Mahoney's in 20 minutes.
So, Should I Fire Back? (text)
What a terrible day. My boss called me to her office and said I was doing a lousy job, today is my last day. I can't believe I got fired!
Should I Fire Back?
What a terrible day. My boss called me to her office and said I was doing a lousy job, today is my last day. I can't believe I got fired!
The Cat's Meow
Whoa, look what the cat dragged in! You really look tired. Is something wrong?
I’ll Sleep On It
Huh, what!! I was fast asleep. Why are you texting me now? It's 6AM!!
Get Together This Weekend?
Hey! I'm going to have a few people over on Saturday for a BBQ. Would you like to come?
Morning Routine
It's 7:00AM. Time to wake up. Good morning!
Getting to the Sale
Throw on some shoes. Let's go to the mall. I want to buy a new phone. They're on sale!
Morning Routine (copy)
It's 7:00AM. Time to wake up. Good morning!
I Love When You Horse Around
Hey Lindsay, do you know Rose is pregnant with triplets? No way, how'd you hear that, Michelle? Straight from the horse's mouth, we had lunch yesterday.
In the Doghouse
Oh man, you look sick as a dog. What's up? Do you have the flu or something?
Apartment Hassle
Hey, what are you up to today? Any exciting ideas for the afternoon?
Eat Up Everyone
I always polish off my food when I eat at restaurants. Now, with life turned upside down by the pandemic, I eat everything in sight at home!
Is Our Play a Home Run?
Our school play opened last night. It was disappointing, we expected 500 but only 200 people came. The planning committee sure was off base!
Cat Got Your Tongue?
Whoa, look what the cat dragged in! You really look tired. Is something wrong? You know it's safe to tell me anything.
Make Me Happy
Wow - you actually picked-up, I usually get your voicemail. Can you make time to go to a movie with me this weekend?
Dog Day Afternoon
Oh you look sick as a dog. What's up? Do you have the flu or something?
Zoos Good or Bad
You know, I really don't give a rat's ass if we go to the zoo or not. I think zoos are lousy jails for animals.
Control Freak
Wow, Devin is so frustrating. She always tries to take over and control our meetings. She interrupts when we are speaking and talks over other people too.
Karaoke with Coworkers
Rahul: I’m meeting up with some coworkers for drinks in an hour, if you want to come.
Yoga with Friends
Dana: Hey Jasmine, we're going to go check out this new yoga class tomorrow afternoon.
Making Excuses (informal)
Tanya: Hey, are you free right now? I have a favor to ask you.
GET Real, I Didn’t Do That!
Wow! I have to get over my ex. Ever since she dumped me, I've been a mess. I can't sleep or eat properly.
RUN for It
I had a terrible evening last night! My dog, Luke, ran away. I opened the front door, he saw a squirrel and took off!