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The most useful phrases for everyday conversation, from greetings to the workplace, with when and to whom to say them.

160 expressions found

Let's get started.

A phrase used to begin a meeting, lesson or task.

A2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
I'll get back to you.

A phrase meaning that you will reply or give information later.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Let's touch base.

A business phrase meaning to make brief contact to share updates.

B2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Keep me posted.

A phrase asking someone to keep you informed about developments.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
I'll look into it.

A phrase meaning that you will investigate or check a problem.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
What's the deadline?

A question asking when something must be finished.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
We're on track.

A phrase meaning that work is progressing as planned.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
We're running behind schedule.

A phrase meaning that work is later than planned.

B2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Call it a day

To stop working on something for the rest of the day.

B1 Idiom Workplace English
I'll take care of it.

A phrase meaning that you will deal with something yourself.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Can we reschedule?

A question asking to change the time of a meeting or event.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Let's move on.

A phrase used to change to the next topic or item.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Any updates?

A short question asking if there is any new information.

A2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
I'll keep you updated.

A phrase meaning that you will tell someone about new developments.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Let's brainstorm.

A phrase suggesting that a group thinks of many ideas together.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
What's the next step?

A question asking what should be done next.

A2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Could you clarify that?

A polite request to explain something more clearly.

B2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
I'll send you an update.

A phrase meaning that you will send someone the latest information.

B1 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Let's wrap things up.

A phrase suggesting that you finish a meeting or task.

B2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
Thanks for your time.

A polite phrase thanking someone for meeting or talking with you.

A2 Everyday Phrase Workplace English
What's up?

A very informal greeting meaning 'How are you?' or 'What is happening?'.

A2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
My bad.

A very informal way to admit a mistake.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
No big deal.

An informal phrase meaning that something is not important.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
I'm down.

Slang meaning that you are willing to do something; mainly American English.

B2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Sounds good!

An informal reply showing that you like a suggestion.

A2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
I'm in.

An informal phrase meaning that you want to take part.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Count me in!

An informal phrase meaning that you want to be included.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Chill out!

An informal phrase telling someone to calm down; it can sound rude.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Hang on!

An informal phrase asking someone to wait a moment.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Give me a sec.

An informal way to ask someone to wait a moment.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
I'm broke.

An informal phrase meaning that you have no money.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
That's awesome!

An informal reaction meaning that something is great.

A2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
You bet!

An informal reply meaning 'certainly' or 'of course'.

B2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
For sure!

An informal reply meaning 'definitely'.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
I'm beat.

An informal phrase meaning that you are very tired.

B2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
No worries.

An informal reply meaning 'it's fine' or 'no problem'.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
I'm starving.

An informal phrase meaning that you are very hungry.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
That's cool.

An informal reaction meaning that something is good or acceptable.

A2 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Whatever.

An informal reply showing that you do not care; it often sounds rude or dismissive.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English
Catch you later!

An informal way to say goodbye.

B1 Everyday Phrase Informal & Spoken English

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