 That’s too bad.

 That’s great./ That’s great news.

 I’m sorry to hear that.
 I’m glad to hear that.
 Congratulations!
 I’m happy to hear that.
 (Oh no!) Really?
 That sounds awful./ That sounds terrible.
 That sounds great./ That sounds wonderful./ That sounds fantastic./ That
sounds amazing.
 That’s a pity./ That’s a shame.
 / Sure./ Yeah (yeah) .

 What a pity./ What a shame.

 Lucky you!
 I envy you!
 That sounds stressful.
 That sounds lovely.
 Well done.
 I’m really happy for you./ I’m so happy for you.
 I don’t believe it! (Do you really mean…?)
 That’s wonderful./ That’s wonderful news.

 Are you?/ Is he?/ Is she?/ Are they?

 Did you?/ Did he?/ Did she?/ Did they?
 Do you?/ Does he?/ Does she?/ Do they?
 Were you?/ Was he?/ Was she?/ Were they?
 Good for you.
 I’m delighted to hear that.
 What a nice surprise!/ What a lovely surprise!
 What a nightmare!
 You must feel awful./ You must feel terrible.
 You must be exhausted./ You must be really disappointed.
 You don’t surprise me.
 No kidding.
 No way!
 You’re joking?
 Of course.
 Oh yeah?
 You’re kidding (,right)?
 I’m delighted for you.
 Yup (sure).
 You didn’t!/ He didn’t!/ She didn’t!/ They didn’t!
 Oh well. Better luck next time!
 Makes sense.
 I’m shocked!/ You surprise me!
 I’m relieved to hear that.
 That sounds like a nightmare.
 What a coincidence! I also…
 It’s funny you should say that, because…
 I’m so pleased for you.
 Oh! Bad luck!