Glossary
Used to mock someone who has messed up. Mike drops a tray full of glasses. Lenny sees it. “Well done, Mikey!” Lenny says, clapping his hands. “I guess now we’ll have to drink from your shoes.” *Some common phrases may be used in a...
Used as a reaction to some future activity/experience that is bound to be boring, disastrous or miserable. “Everyone in our team hates each other’s guts and now we’re going on a trip together…” “Well, that’ll be fun…” *Some common...
Used to passive-aggressively express your unhappiness with someone’s inaction or action that resulted in smth negative. “Did he give you a discount after I talked to him?” “Oh, I had to pay $1000 instead of $500. So, yeah… Thanks for the...
Used to mock someone who has said or done smth unhelpful. “Let’s add a SOS button here.” “Thank you for your input, Jackie… This feature has been in the app for three years now.” *Some common phrases may be used in a sarcastic way....
Used to express your displeasure with someone who makes you wait. Mr. and Mrs. Karen are in a store. The only visible employee is busy with some boxes laying around on the floor. He notices the customers but turns away from them and...
Used to show your annoyance at someone who doesn’t pay attention to what you are saying or starts talking over you. Helen was giving a presentation when she heard that her colleagues started whispering and giggling. She turned to them...
Used to mock someone who says smth obvious (when they expect you to be surprised or impressed by the news but you already know this info, just like everybody else). Stan is standing in the living room. He is holding a copy of the new...
Used as a reaction to smth you are completely unimpressed with or unhappy about. “Are you excited about your in-laws moving into your neighborhood?” “I’m ecstatic.” *Some common phrases may be used in a sarcastic way. It’s usually the...
Used when you believe that someone is doomed to fail and their efforts are fruitless. “You think you can just walk into Pilkington’s office and convince him to move the deadline? Good luck with that.” *Some common phrases may be used...