Common
Colloquial Expressions for ESL Learners
Expressing
an opinion
As I
see it
e.g. As
I see it, the cold weather is going to stay for some time.
If you
ask me
e.g. If
you ask me, the weather is extremely cold and frigid.
The
way I look at it
e.g. The
way I look at it, gas price is going to go up again.
Expressing
reassurance and support
We can
get to the bottom of this.
e.g.
Trust me, we can get to the bottom of this.
You're
doing the best you can
e.g.
Believe me, you're doing the best you can.
Expressing
an alternative
All
that's left
e.g. All
that's left is to declare bankruptcy.
If all
else fails
e.g. If
all else fails, you can turn to your parents for financial support.
If
nothing else works
e.g. If
nothing else works, go on a fast to lose those extra pounds.
Expressing
warning
Just a
heads-up
e.g. Just
a heads-up: don't go to that neighborhood at night all by yourself..
You’d
better not
e.g. You'd
better not put all your money on that stock; it's like putting all your
eggs in one basket.
Stephen Lau
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