Tri Duc English - Unit 76 💬 TRI ĐỨC ENGLISH 2026 • Pre-Intermediate UNIT 76 Fixed Phrases in Conversation LÝ THUYẾT TỪ VỰNG A. Common responses A large number of fixed phrases are used as common responses in everyday conversation. A: What time did he get here? B: I've no idea. [I don't know] A: Are you going tonight? B: That depends. [used to say you are not sure because other things affect your answer; also It depends ] A: Shall we go out tonight? B: Yeah, why not. [OK] A: Did you like the film? B: Not really. [used to say no but not strongly] A: I'm going to Sweden next week. B: Really. What for? [why?] A: Can I borrow your car? B: No way. [that's impossible; infml ; syn no chance] A: They're coming tonight, aren't they? B: I suppose so. [used to say yes but not strongly] A: Jason has grown a beard. B: I know. I couldn't believe my eyes! [I was very surprised when I saw it] A: We have to work tonight. B: You must be joking. A: Eli got top marks. B: I don't believe it! [used to express great surprise] Language help: We can use you must be joking ( syns you're joking/kidding) when someone has just said something that is...