I’m from Bristol Facial expressions Speculating

I come from Bristol.

She had a broad smile on her face. No doubt the Joneses will be there
I'm from Bristol.
He was wearing a frown. It's unlikely that she'll come now
I'm a Bristolian.
She gave a grimace. She winced. I bet / you can bet (that) they'll be late
Bristol's where I'm from.
She gave me a dirty look. I imagine (that) it'll be busy
Bristol's my hometown.
He looked down his nose at her. The chances are that he'll win
I was born and bred in Bristol.
She raised her eyebrows when she saw me. There's no chance of them coming now
I'm a Bristol boy/girl.
The children were beaming from ear to ear. In all probability, it will be raining
Bristol's my home.
Why the long face? My guess is that she'll lose
I call Bristol home.
He was purple with rage. There's just a chance that it will work
I'm based in Bristol.
If looks could kill.. I wouldn't be surprised if it rained

Being An Expert in English

Likes - advanced Ten questions about last night

He knows all about photgraphy.

I'm a big fan of Indian food. What did you do last night?
He's a camera expert.
I'm (absolutely) crazy about it. Did you do anything last night?
He's an expert on digital cameras.
I'm quite partial to spicy things. What did you get up to last night?
There's nothing he doesn't know about X
I'm really into it (in a big way). Did you go out last night?
He knows photography inside out.
You can't beat a good (Indian meal). How was last night? Do anything?
You wouldn't believe what he knows about X
Give me Thai food any day. How was your night last night?
He's a walking encyclopaedia of X
I'm particularly fond of hot curries. Do anything special last night?
Photography's his subject.
There's nothing I like more than... Was last night a good one?
He knows it from A - Z.
Thai food is what I live for. Did you have fun last night?
He's an authority on digital cameras.
What I wouldn't give for a Thai curry! Did you have a fun time last night?

Euphemisms
Near to my home More unusual crimes

He's light-fingered
Just next door (to my home) Joy-riding
She's been doing time
Just beside Identity theft
She passed away / kicked the bucket
On my street / On the same street as.. Computer phishing
No longer with us / pushing up daisies
Just up / down the road Intellectual property violation
Public conveniences
Not far from (my home) Fly tipping
I'm just going to powder my nose
Right on my doorstep Unfair dismissal
Down and out / A down-and-out
Just a stone's throw away Indecent exposure
She's in the family way
Just round the corner Cruelty to animals
She had a baby
A two-minute walk from.. Inciting racial hatred
He made an honest woman of her
In your neck of the woods Happy slapping
Offending / upsetting people Ten Ways of Talking about Eating

He got somebody's back up. I'm full.

She caused offense / outrage
I put somebody's nose out of joint
I got on the wrong side of sombody
She reduced somebody to tears
They put him down
She showed me up (in front of others)
We got in her black books
He dissed my new hairstyle
She took umbrage at my remarks
I couldn't eat another mouthful.
I've done very well, thanks.
I'll burst if I eat another mouthful.
I couldn't manage another mouthful.
I'm stuffed.
I've had all I can eat.
I can hardly move.
There's no room for any more.
I can't eat any more, thanks.

Quoting and disbelieving

(The UK Government) claims that...

(The UK Government) alleges that...
They are trying to convince us that...
They are asserting that...
According to (the government)...
If (the government) is to be believed...
If they are to be believed...
Supposedly...
Apparently...
The so-called (success of the project)...

Resolutions

I guess I'd better stop overspending..

I suppose I really ought to go to the gym
I really should diet, but then again...
There's nothing for it. I'll have to do it
I promise I'll try harder to arrive early
I have every intention of passing the test
Never again will you catch me snoring..
Nothing is going to stop me finishing..
No matter what happens, I'm going to win..
Come hell or high water, I'll pay it back