1. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS USED IN
DIFFERENT LETTERS
PROVIDED BY: FATEMEH MONFARED
Under the supervision of Dr. Shahidzade
2. FORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR CONGRATULATION LETTERS
1. Climbed to the top of the career ladder: got to a top position in a work organization or
hierarchy (first paragraph)
2. I`m sure today will be only the first of many proud moments for you at your new firm
3. You have the creativity and determination to do whatever you can dream
4. I would like to express my sincere congratulation on your well- deserved success.
5. So pleased to see you accomplishing great things.
6. We were really surprised to learn about your promotion to…
7. Feeling so much joy for you today. What an impressive achievement.
8. I commend you on your success.
9. Setting your sight high.
3. INFORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR CONGRATULATION LETTERS
1. over the moon/ On top of the world/ Thrilled to bits/ Made my day and jumped for joy: feel
extremely happy and satisfied often a reaction to good news.( first paragraph)
2. Made a go of: been very successful with
3. Gave as good as you got: you proved yourself. (second paragraph)
4. You are headhunted: invited to join a new workplace which had noticed his talents. (first
paragraph)
5. Heartfelt congratulation to you.
6. We just couldn`t be happier for you.
7. This is awesome! You are awesome! Way to go!
8. Congratulation old pal!!
9. Let us all express our joy for…
4. FORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR THANK-YOU LETTERS
1. We are all obliged because of your …
2. I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to you for ….
3. How can I ever convey my gratitude to you over…
4. You can`t imagine how flattered we felt when …
5. Everyone in the family would indeed bow to this great help of yours…
6. I truly appreciate everyone`s efforts and commitments to our success.
7. I would like to convey my gratitude to you for taking time out of your personal time to…
8. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your help in…
9. Your support in this …. is greatly appreciated and it will be a golden opportunity for us to
continuing our work with you.(Third paragraph)
10. I know you are occupied with different tasks…(first paragraph)
11. Keep the door open to future communications. ( third paragraph)
5. INFORMALEXPRESSIONS FORTHANK-YOU LETTERS
1. Many thanks for your lovely…
2. This letter of thanks is but nothing compared with your …
3. It was a kind of each of you- and your families- to …
4. Don`t have a minute to call your own/ rushed off your feet: I know you are extremely busy
indeed (first paragraph)
5. I can`t believe you did this! You shouldn`t have. But thanks a bunch! This was very kind of
you.
6. I don`t know what to say. Thank you.
7. what would I do without you? You`re wonderful. I can`t thank you enough.
6. FORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR INVITATION LETTERS
1. I wonder if you are interested in…
2. You are sincerely invited to attend…
3. How considerate of you to invite…
4. You are kindly requested to be present at…
5. Our company will be invaluable with your presence.
6. I would like to know whether we could have your precious presence. (third paragraph)
7. Writing this letter, we will be honored if you could attend…
8. Writing this letter, we request the honor of your presence.
9. We would be delighted if you could attend the opening ceremony of…
10. It would be my pleasure if you would + verb
7. INFORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR INVITATION LETTERS
1. I`ll surely appear in the get- together you`re holding for..
2. Fortunately, we do go for this party and ..
3. You are asked to show up in the..
4. We are having a cozy get- together…
5. Drop a line if you can …
6. See if you can make it…
7. Make a big thing of: make it a special occasion, have a big celebration.
8. Hope our paths cross: I hope we meet you again soon. (third paragraph)
9. Let`s get a drink. I`m buying.
10. Let`s go celebrate with dinner. It`s on me.
8. FORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR CONDOLENCE LETTERS
1. Let me express my sincere condolence on the occasion of your…….death.
2. I would like to heartily convey my deep sympathy…
3. Your deceased … was a man/ woman of remembrance…
4. Her presence will always be missed..
5. Our deepest condolences to you upon the passing of …
6. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
7. Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of your loss.
8. I hope the Lord give you strength during this difficult time and bless and comfort you. (third
paragraph)
9. If you would like, I`ll be kindly honored to take your kids to …(third paragraph)
10. She will be always in my thoughts and prayers.
11. I were extremely distressed to hear about..
12. ….was a valuable and highly respected member of our team here at ( the name of company)
9. INFORMALEXPRESSIONS FOR CONDOLENCE LETTERS
1. he was someone very special to us..
2. I can`t tell how much I miss her/ him..
3. Kick the bucket/ bitten the dust/ popped her clogs: die
4. My heart sinks: start to feel sad or worried.
5. A shoulder to cry on: sympathy or support in time of trouble.
6. Stand shoulder to shoulder with you: support you in a difficult time. (third paragraph)
7. So sorry to hear of ……`s passing.
8. My heart is heavy as I think of your …
