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Rumor has it that + (subject + verb)

‘Rumor has it’ is an expression used when suggesting you might have heard something or read about something that is taking place now or in the future. A rumor is not a fact.

Here are some examples:

Rumor has it that that player will get traded.
Rumor has it that she cheated on him.
Rumor has it that they are going to get married.
Rumor has it that you like to paint.
Rumor has it that show is going to end.
Rumor has it that he is going to get a raise.
Rumor has it that your sister got in trouble.
Rumor has it that she goes to our gym.
Rumor has it that he will not return.
Rumor has it that it happened while texting.

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There’s nothing + (subject) + can + (verb)

‘There’s’ is a contraction of the words ‘there is.’ When using the word ‘nothing’ you are suggesting that something cannot happen or be done.

Here are some examples:

There’s nothing you can harm.
There’s nothing the police can identify.
There’s nothing we can agree on.
There’s nothing we can join.
There’s nothing she can cook.
There’s nothing my dog can learn.

By using the word ‘cannot’ or ‘can’t’ you change the expression to mean that all is possible.

Here are some examples:

There is nothing I cannot ask for.
There’s nothing we cannot accomplish.
There’s nothing our dog cannot open.
There’s nothing that truck cannot move.

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It’s very kind of you to + (verb)

When saying it is ‘kind of you’ you are saying that what someone has done or said was very appreciated or welcomed.

Here are some examples:

It’s very kind of you to offer me the job.
It’s very kind of you to listen to me.
It’s very kind of you to join me.
It’s very kind of you to invite us.
It’s very kind of you to inform us what happened.
It is kind of you to help us.
It is kind of you to fill me in.
It is kind of you to entertain us.
It is kind of you to double my salary.
It is kind of you to decorate for the party.

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There’s no way + (subject + verb)

‘There’s’ is a contraction of the words ‘there is.’ By stating ‘there’s no way’ you are relaying a thought of doubt about an event taking place now or in the future.

Here are some examples:

There’s no way you finish on time.
There’s no way we complete on time.
There’s no way your mother approves.
There’s no way no one claims it.
There’s no way they expect it.
There’s no way he can fix it.
There’s no way he can handle the news.
There’s no way your brother injured his ankle.
There is no way that horse jumps it.
There is no way he missed it.

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It’s no use + (verb-ing)

‘It’s’ is a contraction for ‘it is.’ By stating ‘it’s no use’ you are saying that what you or someone else is doing is not recommended or uncalled for.

Here are some examples:

It’s no use crying.
It’s no use separating them.
It’s no use talking to her.
It’s no use whining about it.
It’s no use apologizing.
It’s no use attempting to please him.
It’s no use arguing about it.
It’s no use behaving that way.
It’s no use cleaning up.
It’s no use checking on it yet.

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Here’s to + (noun)

‘Here’s to’ is used in a way of celebrating or identifying a person, place, or thing of significance. It is usually said while toasting someone at dinner, or signaling to someone or something after an event.

Here are some examples:

Here’s to the winner!
Here’s to your marriage!
Here’s to the New Year!
Here’s to great friends!
Here’s to starting a new job!
Here is to the luckiest guy in the world!
Here is to you!
Here is to happiness!
Here is to a wonderful day!
Here is to great memories!

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Please make sure that + (subject + verb)

You are asking someone to make sure that a particular thing happens or takes place.

Here are some examples:

Please make sure that she wakes up on time.
Please make sure that she gets to school.
Please make sure that dinner is ready when we get home.
Please make sure that your assignment is done.
Please make sure that the water is not too hot.
Please make sure you cook the meat long enough.
Please make sure that she is getting along with her new friends.
Please make sure that we leave on time.
Please make sure you record our favorite TV show.
Please make sure that you don’t stay out too late.

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It takes + (time) + to + (verb)

You are letting someone know how long it will take to do a particular thing.

Here are some examples:

It takes one hour to get there.
It takes forty-five minutes for me to get ready.
It takes four quarters to complete a football game.
It takes 7 seconds for my car to go 60 miles per hour.
It takes all day for us to finish golfing.
It takes years to learn to play guitar.
It takes 15 minutes to get to downtown.
It takes me one hour to cook.

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There’s no need to + (verb)

The word ‘there’s’ is a contraction of the words ‘there is’ or ‘there has.’ When expressing ‘no need’ you are stating that the action does not need to take place.

Here are some examples:

There’s no need to worry.
There’s no need to be upset.
There’s no need to act so strange.
There’s no need to act so shy.
There’s no need to rush off.
There’s no need to talk now.
There is no need to call this late.
There is no need to bother him.
There is no need to run away.
There is no need to stop now.

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Let’s say that + (subject + verb)

‘Let’s’ is a contraction for ‘let us.’ You are suggesting to someone that you should both agree on what you will communicate to someone else.

Here are some examples:

Let’s say that you love to fish.
Let’s say we found it.
Let’s say that we enjoy being with them.
Let’s say that we had a good time.
Let’s say that it’s hard to decide.
Let’s say that we have to go.
Let’s say that we can host.
Let’s say that I have to work.
Let’s say that the movie was really good.

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