English grammar
Accepting praise graciously: I'm flattered, you'll make me blush, how kind of you to say so, I can't take all the credit
Accept compliments gracefully, with the set phrases natives use.
From the scene I'm flattered
In short
Accept praise graciously with I'm flattered, you'll make me blush or how kind of you to say so; share credit modestly.
Your turn
Which one goes with accepting, a little shy?
Options: I'm flattered · how kind of you to say so · you'll make me blush
Show answer
accepting, a little shy → you'll make me blush
How it works
Casual replies like oh, stop it! suit friends; these are more gracious, for strangers and formal moments.
Good to know
I'm flattered and you'll make me blush accept the praise warmly. How kind of you to say so thanks the speaker, with kind of you, not kind for you.
Good to know
I can't take all the credit is a modest reply about shared work.
accepting warmly I'm flattered
Nuria
Doña Elena, you can't say that. Say: "I'm flattered".
Doña Elena, eso no se dice. Diga: "me abruma usted".
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Doña Elena, you can't say that. Say: "(blank)".
Options: You'll make me blush · How kind of you to say so · I'm flattered
Show answer
Nuria
Doña Elena, you can't say that. Say: "I'm flattered".
Doña Elena, eso no se dice. Diga: "me abruma usted".
accepting, a little shy you'll make me blush
Nuria
It's a set phrase. I'm flattered, you'll make me blush, how kind of you to say so.
Es una fórmula. Me abruma, me sonroja, favor que me hace.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
It's a set phrase. I'm flattered, (blank), how kind of you to say so.
Options: I just do what I can · you'll make me blush · I can't take all the credit
Show answer
Nuria
It's a set phrase. I'm flattered, you'll make me blush, how kind of you to say so.
Es una fórmula. Me abruma, me sonroja, favor que me hace.
thanking the speaker how kind of you to say so
Elena
Oh, madam, you'll make me blush. How kind of you to say so.
Ay, señora, me sonroja usted. Favor que me hace.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Oh, madam, you'll make me blush. (blank).
Options: I'm flattered · I can't take all the credit · How kind of you to say so
Show answer
Elena
Oh, madam, you'll make me blush. How kind of you to say so.
Ay, señora, me sonroja usted. Favor que me hace.
sharing the credit I can't take all the credit
Nuria
Oh, I can't take all the credit... I just do what I can.
Ay, el mérito no es solo mío... Hago lo que puedo.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Oh, (blank)... I just do what I can.
Options: I can't take all the credit · I'm flattered · You'll make me blush
Show answer
Nuria
Oh, I can't take all the credit... I just do what I can.
Ay, el mérito no es solo mío... Hago lo que puedo.
playing it down I just do what I can
Nuria
Oh, I can't take all the credit... I just do what I can.
Ay, el mérito no es solo mío... Hago lo que puedo.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Oh, I can't take all the credit... (blank).
Options: I just do what I can · I'm flattered · You'll make me blush
Show answer
Nuria
Oh, I can't take all the credit... I just do what I can.
Ay, el mérito no es solo mío... Hago lo que puedo.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| accepting warmly | I'm flattered |
|---|---|
| accepting, a little shy | you'll make me blush |
| thanking the speaker | how kind of you to say so |
| sharing the credit | I can't take all the credit |
| playing it down | I just do what I can |
More lines from the story
- JaviDoña Elena, a gentleman says your book is the best at the fair.Doña Elena, un señor dice que su libro es el mejor de la feria.
- JaviAnd a boy says the drawings are lovely, Nuria.Y un chico dice que los dibujos son preciosos, Nuria.