Idiom: mixed feelings; used as a noun First Example: Harry: Did you hear about the policy new change? Victoria: Yeah. Harry: You don’t sound happy about it. Victoria: Well, I have mixed feelings. I mean, I can see how it’ll make the experience better for
Context #1: Faz and Tyler are eating at a restaurant. Tyler: Faz, you are the most forgetful person I know. Faz: No way! My memory is just fine. Tyler: Oh, really? How long have we known each other? Faz: Um… More than ten years! Tyler:
Context #1 Christine: I heard that Jane’s going to break up with her boyfriend. Veronica: Yeah, she caught him cheating on her. I would break up with him too if I were in her shoes. Context #2 David: Due to the recent budget cuts, I have
Context #1: Ted and Wilma just finished an exam… Ted: How was the exam? Wilma: I think I did well, but I’m so tired, I don’t know for sure. Ted: Really? What happened? Wilma: I was getting ready for bed when I discovered that I
Context #1 Ana: Hello, Andrew! Where are you going? Andrew: I am going to the mayor to ask him to take necessary steps against environmental pollution. Ana: You’re right. Environmental pollution has become a great problem in our lives. Andrew: Even though the environment helps
Context #1 Mother and Daughter are talking about her old toys Melissa: Mommy, why are you wrapping those baby toys as Christmas presents? I’m much too big for those types of baby
Context #1 Mother and 4-year-old son are talking Mom: Did you like the movie, Pinocchio? Johnny: Yes, I did. I especially like Jiminy Cricket! He’s funny! Mom: Well, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Johnny: Mommy, you know that song that Jiminy Cricket sings in the
