In this lesson, we will see phrases you can use while complaining about things people did to you.

Hey, Ness. Is what I’ve been hearing true?

What have you been hearing? Is everything all right?

Well, I heard you gossiped like a girl behind my back.

What are you saying? Who told you that?

Unlike you, I don’t talk about people behind their backs.

I just want to warn you that if you want this friendship to last, you’d better not repeat the things that you said last night at the party.

Oh man. I was drunk last night. I didn't know what I was doing.

Ness, let me tell you something: no matter how drunk I am, I’ll never say anything bad about my friends in front of others.

You have a problem with me, come to me and sort it out.

I’m sorry dude. I seriously got carried away. I’m really sorry.

Linda, did you go to “Rock ‘n’ Roll” last night?

No, I didn't. Why do you ask?

I ask because I thought that at least you wouldn’t lie to my face about it.

I’m not lying!

Really? I saw your picture in one of our mutual friend’s cellphone. Why did you have to lie to me and ditch me for that stupid party?

Err... I’m so sorry. I just wanted to have a little fun. You had some other plans, and I didn’t want to hurt your feelings... so I said I was sick.

Linda. We are really good friends. Don’t you think we can be honest with each other? Why do you feel like you have to lie?

Gosh. I’m really sorry, Amie. You’re right, of course. I’ll never lie again! I promise.

I hope you won’t. It’s really sad to see your friend ditching you, and lying about it, because of a stupid party.

Why do you look so annoyed? What happened?

I asked you not to tell anyone about the party. Why did you tell all your friends?

I didn't do anything. I didn’t tell anyone anything.

Oh, yeah? Everyone in school is talking about Saturday’s party. How did that happen?

Look, I just talked about it with my best friend. He may have told others.

Couldn’t you keep such a small thing to yourself? I mean

I trusted you and shared many party plans with you, and now look, the entire school knows about it.

I’m sorry. I just got carried away last night on the phone. I didn’t think he’d tell anyone. I’m so sorry for ruining your surprise party, Linda.

Well, I hope you learn a lesson from this…next time I won’t let you in on my plans. You’ll have to earn my trust back.

I feel really bad about this. What can I do to make it up to you?

You’ll have to earn my trust back…

Is what I’ve been hearing true?

What have you been hearing? Is everything all right?

I heard you gossiped like a girl behind my back.

I don’t talk about people behind their backs.

I ask because I thought that at least you wouldn’t lie to my face about it.

Don’t you think we can be honest with each other? Why do you feel like you have to lie?

I’ll never lie again! I promise.

I asked you not to tell anyone about the party. Why did you tell all your friends?

I hope you learn a lesson from this…next time I won’t let you in on my plans. You’ll have to earn my trust back.