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12                                             Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Stress, Anxiety, Excitement p.5

 

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* 12 Stress, Anxiety, Excitement (p.5 of 9)

 

12.19   When you are satisfied with life as it is

 

I am satisfied with life.   Listen   <“I live with my wife. The kids are grown up. I’m satisfied with life.”>

I’m at peace.   Listen   <“I have had a major surgery recently. My future doesn’t look too good, but the doctor is saying I still have some time. I’m at peace.”>

My soul is at peace.   Listen   <“I’m sick. My soul is at peace, though.”>

I’m feeling peaceful.   Listen   <“All the troubles of my turbulent youth are long gone. I’m feeling peaceful.”>

My mind’s at ease.   Listen   <“I’ve lived my life well. My mind is at ease.”>

I’m content.   Listen   <“All my aspirations and disappointments are forgotten now. I’m content.”>

I’m going with the flow.   Listen   <“I’m retired now. I’m going with the flow.”>

I’m enjoying life on my terms.   Listen   <“I’m leading a quiet and modest life. I’m enjoying life on my terms.”>

I’ve come to terms with reality.   Listen   <“Many years have passed since my son died in an accident. I’ve come to terms with reality.”>

I’ve come to terms with myself.   Listen   <“I’m not young any more. I’ve come to terms with myself.”>

I accept myself for what I am.   Listen   <“I’m an old man now. I accept myself for what I am.”>

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12.20   When something causes emotional response

 

It sent shivers down my spine.   Listen   A “It made me emotionally excited.”   <“The orchestra began playing my favorite old song. It sent shivers down my spine.”>

It gave me butterflies in my stomach.   Listen   <“The speaker finished his speech on a highly emotional note. It gave me butterflies in my stomach.”>

It gave me goose bumps.   Listen   <“In the album I saw a photograph of my father’s in a military uniform. It gave me goose bumps.”>

It gave me the chills.   Listen   <“I thought about walking through the park on a stormy night. It gave me the chills.”>

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12.21   When a person looks happy

 

You look like you just won a million dollars.   Listen   < – “I got a job!”>

You look like you died and went to heaven.   Listen   < – “I got accepted!”>

You look like a happy camper.   Listen   A “You look like a happy person.”   < – “I bought a brand new car.”>

Why do you have that smile on your face?   Listen   < – “The stock I’m holding has just gone up.”>

Why do you have that smirk on your face?   Listen   < – “I’m going to Las Vegas for a short vacation.”>

What’re you smiling about?   Listen   < – “My wife delivered a baby.”>

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12.22   When you are bored with a person or event

 

I’m bored.   Listen   <“Is this show over yet? I’m bored.”>

I’m bored to tears   Listen   <“This is the worst movie I’ve ever seen. I’m bored to tears.”>

I’m bored to death.   Listen   <“This comedian isn’t funny at all. I’m bored to death.”>

I’m falling asleep.   Listen   <“Are they playing basketball or what? I’m falling asleep.”>

Wake me up when it’s over.   Listen   <“Are you still watching this sitcom? Wake me up when it’s over.”>

Tell me when it’s over.   Listen   <“This hockey match is too slow. Tell me when it’s over.”>

Is it over yet?   Listen   <“This ceremony has been going on and on. Is it over yet?”>

What a yawner.   Listen   A “What a boring performance.”   <“This movie has been on for fifteen minutes, and they didn’t show any action yet. What a yawner.”>

I’m sick and tired of this.   Listen   <“Do we need to Listen to his entire speech? I’m sick and tired of it.”>

I’m fed up.   Listen   <“This is a very boring book. I don’t want to read it any more. I’m fed up.”>

This could go on forever.   Listen   <“Are they still playing? This could go on forever.”>

This is like a broken record.   Listen   A “This performance is repetitive.”   <“The orchestra should be bored with what they are playing. This is like a broken record.”>

It’s really wearing on me.   Listen   <“Why is this music so repetitive? It is really wearing on me.”>

It’s starting to wear on me.   Listen   <“I don’t want to watch this movie any more. It is starting to wear on me.”>

Are we having fun yet?   Listen   <“Hey, boys! Are we having fun yet?”>

Where’s the party?   Listen   <“I’m sort of tired of waiting already. Where is the party?”>

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