Everyday English
The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.
60 expressions found
A formal, polite phrase said when you meet someone for the first time.
A polite phrase used to introduce one person to another.
A phrase asking someone to keep contacting you after you part.
An informal question asking what someone has been doing recently.
An informal reply meaning that things are fine or quite good.
An informal reply meaning that nothing has changed and life is as usual.
A question asking why someone has come to a place.
A question asking how two people first met or are connected.
A phrase said at the end of a conversation with someone you haven't talked to for a while.
A filler used to explain, correct or add to what you have just said.
A word used to give the simplest or most important point.
A phrase used before saying what you really think, often something unwelcome.
An informal reply accepting that what someone says is reasonable.
A reply meaning that something is logical or easy to understand.
An informal reaction asking if someone is serious, showing surprise or annoyance.
A reaction showing that you feel sorry or disappointed about something.
A polite way to ask someone to do something; it is followed by a verb in the -ing form.
A polite way to ask for permission to do something.
A polite phrase meaning that you would be grateful if someone did something.
A friendly reply to thanks, meaning there is no need to thank you.
A formal way to say sorry.
A phrase used to apologise for something you did by accident.
A polite phrase used when you are about to do or ask something.
An informal phrase meaning that you will return someone's favour.
Used to introduce what the speaker personally believes.
A phrase used to express a fairly strong opinion.
A reply showing reluctant or uncertain agreement.
A reply showing that you think someone has made a valid remark.
A reply meaning that you understand someone's view, often before you disagree.
A polite way to express doubt about something.
Used to introduce a point that contrasts with one just made.
A reply admitting that part of what someone says is true.
A phrase meaning that you will arrive later than planned.
A phrase meaning that you cannot move quickly because of heavy traffic.
A phrase meaning that you did not hear or understand what was said.
A phrase meaning that you will reply or give information later.
A phrase asking someone to keep you informed about developments.
A phrase meaning that you will investigate or check a problem.
A question asking when something must be finished.
A phrase meaning that work is progressing as planned.
To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
A phrase meaning that you will deal with something yourself.
A question asking to change the time of a meeting or event.
A phrase used to change to the next topic or item.
A phrase meaning that you will tell someone about new developments.
A phrase suggesting that a group thinks of many ideas together.
A phrase meaning that you will send someone the latest information.
A very informal way to admit a mistake.
An informal phrase meaning that something is not important.
An informal phrase meaning that you want to take part.
An informal phrase meaning that you want to be included.
An informal phrase telling someone to calm down; it can sound rude.
An informal phrase asking someone to wait a moment.
An informal way to ask someone to wait a moment.
An informal phrase meaning that you have no money.
An informal reply meaning 'definitely'.
An informal reply meaning 'it's fine' or 'no problem'.
An informal phrase meaning that you are very hungry.
An informal reply showing that you do not care; it often sounds rude or dismissive.
An informal way to say goodbye.
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