Sorry, I'm afraid I can't help you
Ask or query about something you're struggling with
Really? Abbi said that about me? Firstly, it's not true, and secondly, what a horrible thing to say!
Using reported speech, tell your partner what hurtful thing Abbi said
Carry straight on, turn right at the junction, drive for about 500m, and it's on your left.
Ask for directions somewhere
Honey, you could wear a bin bag and still look great. But to answer your question: No, no you don't. Absolutely not.
Do I look too tall/short/fat/thin/ugly in this?
Yes, I'll have the tuna baguette and a lemonade, please.
As a waiter, ask your partner if they are ready to order
Mum! Can't you see that I'm busy right now! I said I'd do it LATER!
Mother asking/nagging their kid to do something
Really? I heard it was the other way round.
Tell them a wrong fact
Ummm, I'd rather not, thank you
Ask/invite them to do something unpleasant
Don't worry - your secret is safe with me!
Tell some kind of secret and swear them to secrecy
Hmmm, I'm not sure. I'd say it's over 100 years old, but I might be wrong.
Ask or speculate about the age of something
Oh sweet Lord, no! This can't be happening!
Give them some bad news
I think you should definitely pick the pink one!
ask which one you should choose
You're probably right. I'll call her later and we'll talk things through. Thanks mate.
Give them some advice on a relationship
Ahahahahahahaha!!!! How did that happen?
Tell them something funny and unexpected
You can't have seen me in Zara yesterday, I was sick in bed all day.
Tell them you think you spotted them yesterday
Lisbon? It's very safe and pretty, not too big, and there are some lovely beaches nearby.
Ask what Lisbon is like
Oh my God, I'd love to!
Invite them to do something nice
Sorry boss, I'll get straight on it.
Angrily order your employee to do something, implying they've done something wrong