🔑 Key Expressions & Idioms
- Comme ci, comme ça
Meaning: So-so; neither great nor terrible.
Example:
“How was the client meeting?”
“Eh, comme ci, comme ça. They’re still on the fence.” - Laissez-faire
Meaning: A hands-off approach, especially in management or parenting.
Example:
“He’s got a pretty laissez-faire approach to supervising. No micromanaging at all.” - Touché
Meaning: A witty acknowledgment of someone scoring a clever point in conversation.
Example:
“You said my playlist was bad, but you played Nickelback last week.”
“Touché.” - On route (en route)
Meaning: On the way.
Example:
“Just got your message. I’m on route. Be there in 10.”
🎭 Role Play Script
Scenario: Two longtime friends are texting while prepping for a group dinner.
Mike:
“Hey, how’s your day going?”
Jason:
“Comme ci, comme ça. Had a few work headaches, but nothing major.”
Mike:
“Still bringing that brisket tonight?”
Jason:
“Yeah, I’m on route now. Just hit some traffic.”
Mike:
“You’re on route and didn’t text until now? Classic you.”
Jason:
“Touché. Can’t argue with that.”
Mike:
“Hope you didn’t take a laissez-faire approach to seasoning this time.”
Jason:
“Hey, it’s bold flavor, not lazy cooking.”
🧩 All-in-One Paragraph Using the Expressions
After a long day that was strictly comme ci, comme ça, Jason took a laissez-faire approach to the evening, embracing no stress, just good food and old friends. He texted Mike, “On route now,” though he was already ten minutes late. When Mike joked about his timing, Jason replied with a humble “Touché,” knowing he had no defense. Despite the relaxed attitude, he was confident his brisket would steal the show.
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