Everyday English
The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.
160 expressions found
A polite word used when you ask for something.
A polite phrase that shows strong thanks.
A polite reply when someone thanks you.
A polite phrase used to get attention, to pass someone or to apologise for a small mistake.
A phrase used to apologise.
A polite question asking someone for help.
A polite way to show that you want to ask a question.
A polite way to ask someone to do something; it is followed by a verb in the -ing form.
A polite way to ask someone to do something.
A formal, polite way to ask for permission.
A polite way to ask for permission to do something.
A polite phrase meaning that you would be grateful if someone did something.
An informal reply meaning that something is not difficult or that you are happy to help.
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 phrase used to thank someone who tried to help but could not.
A polite phrase used when you are about to do or ask something.
An informal phrase meaning that you will return someone's favour.
A very polite way to make a request.
A phrase used to give your opinion.
A phrase meaning that you have the same opinion as someone.
A phrase meaning that you have a different opinion from someone.
A phrase meaning that what someone has said is correct.
A reply meaning that you believe something is not true or will not happen.
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 phrase showing that you agree completely.
A polite way to express doubt about something.
A polite way to suggest that there are other ways to see a situation.
Used to introduce a personal opinion or point of view.
A phrase meaning that you feel both positive and negative about something.
Used to introduce a point that contrasts with one just made.
A formal, polite way to say that you disagree.
A reply admitting that part of what someone says is true.
A phrase used to give your personal opinion.
A phrase used to end an argument by accepting that you have different opinions.
A question asking the price of something.
A phrase used to ask for the bill in a restaurant or café.
A phrase used in a shop to say that you do not need help yet.
A question asking if a shop has the same item in a different size.
A question asking to put on clothes in a shop to see if they fit.
A question asking where the closest place of a certain kind is.
A question asking for directions to a place.
A question asking if someone is already using a seat.
A polite phrase used to order food or drinks.
A polite request for a menu in a restaurant.
A question asking if a place accepts payment by credit card.
A phrase meaning that you will arrive later than planned.
A phrase meaning that you are travelling to a place now.
A phrase meaning that you cannot move quickly because of heavy traffic.
A polite request for someone to say something again.
A phrase meaning that you did not hear or understand what was said.
A request for someone to speak at a slower speed.
A phrase used to ask for help.
A question asking if something is wrong.
A phrase telling someone to keep the extra money you have given them.
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