NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER phrases list

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General Conversational Phrases

  1. "What's up?"

    • Meaning: A casual way to ask someone how they are or what they're doing.
    • Example:
      • A: "Hey, what's up?"
      • B: "Not much, just relaxing."

  2. "No worries!"

    • Meaning: A way to say "it's okay" or "don't worry about it."
    • Example:
      • A: "Sorry for being late!"
      • B: "No worries, it happens."

  3. "How's it going?"

    • Meaning: A casual way to ask someone how they are or how their day is.
    • Example:
      • "Hey! How's it going?"
      • "Pretty good, thanks. You?"

Agreement and Understanding

  1. "That makes sense."

    • Meaning: Acknowledging that you understand or agree with someone's explanation.
    • Example:
      • "We should leave early to avoid traffic."
      • "Yeah, that makes sense."

  2. "You’ve got a point."

    • Meaning: Admitting someone has made a valid argument or observation.
    • Example:
      • "We should double-check before submitting the report."
      • "You’ve got a point."

Polite Expressions

  1. "Could you do me a favor?"

    • Meaning: A polite way to ask someone for help.
    • Example:
      • "Could you do me a favor and send me that email again?"

  2. "I’d appreciate it if..."

    • Meaning: A polite way to make a request.
    • Example:
      • "I’d appreciate it if you could let me know by tomorrow."

Expressing Surprise or Emphasis

  1. "No way!"

    • Meaning: Used to express surprise or disbelief.
    • Example:
      • "I just won the lottery!"
      • "No way! That’s amazing!"

  2. "Are you kidding me?"

    • Meaning: Used to express disbelief, sometimes in a playful or sarcastic way.
    • Example:
      • "The project deadline was moved up a week."
      • "Are you kidding me?"

Daily Life Idioms

  1. "Bite the bullet."

    • Meaning: To do something difficult or unpleasant that is inevitable.
    • Example:
      • "I hate going to the dentist, but I’ll have to bite the bullet and make an appointment."

  2. "Break the ice."

    • Meaning: To initiate conversation in a way that makes people feel comfortable.
    • Example:
      • "The team-building game helped break the ice at the meeting."

  3. "Hit the nail on the head."

    • Meaning: To describe something exactly as it is or solve a problem precisely.
    • Example:
      • "When you said we need better planning, you hit the nail on the head."

Casual Rejections or Disinterest

  1. "I’ll pass."

    • Meaning: A polite way to decline an offer or invitation.
    • Example:
      • "Do you want to join us for karaoke?"
      • "Thanks, but I’ll pass."

  2. "Not my cup of tea."

    • Meaning: Refers to something you don’t particularly enjoy.
    • Example:
      • "Do you like horror movies?"
      • "Not my cup of tea."

Encouragement and Positivity

  1. "You’ve got this!"

    • Meaning: Encouragement to let someone know they can handle a challenge.
    • Example:
      • "I’m so nervous about my presentation."
      • "You’ve got this!"

  2. "Hang in there."

    • Meaning: Encouragement to persevere through a tough time.
    • Example:
      • "Work has been so stressful lately."
      • "Hang in there; it’ll get better soon."

Closing Conversations

  1. "Take care!"

    • Meaning: A friendly way to say goodbye.
    • Example:
      • "I’ll see you next week. Take care!"

  2. "Catch you later!"

    • Meaning: Informal way to say "see you later."
    • Example:
      • "I’ve got to run. Catch you later!"
 
### 1. **What**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about things, actions, or ideas.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: What is your name?
     - **Answer**: My name is John.
     - **Question**: What are you doing?
     - **Answer**: I am reading a book.

### 2. **Who**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about people.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: Who is your best friend?
     - **Answer**: My best friend is Sarah.
     - **Question**: Who wrote this book?
     - **Answer**: J.K. Rowling wrote this book.

### 3. **Where**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about places or locations.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: Where do you live?
     - **Answer**: I live in New York.
     - **Question**: Where is the nearest gas station?
     - **Answer**: The nearest gas station is two blocks away.

### 4. **When**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about time.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: When is your birthday?
     - **Answer**: My birthday is on June 15th.
     - **Question**: When does the movie start?
     - **Answer**: The movie starts at 7 PM.

### 5. **Why**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask for reasons or explanations.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: Why are you late?
     - **Answer**: I am late because of traffic.
     - **Question**: Why did you choose this university?
     - **Answer**: I chose this university because of its excellent reputation.

### 6. **Which**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about choices or options.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: Which color do you prefer, red or blue?
     - **Answer**: I prefer blue.
     - **Question**: Which book should I read first?
     - **Answer**: You should read "To Kill a Mockingbird" first.

### 7. **Whose**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about possession or ownership.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: Whose book is this?
     - **Answer**: This is Sarah's book.
     - **Question**: Whose car is parked outside?
     - **Answer**: That car belongs to my neighbor.

### 8. **How**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about manner, condition, or degree.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How are you feeling today?
     - **Answer**: I am feeling great.
     - **Question**: How do you make a cake?
     - **Answer**: You make a cake by mixing flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, then baking it.

### 9. **How much**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about quantity (uncountable nouns) or price.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How much sugar do we need?
     - **Answer**: We need two cups of sugar.
     - **Question**: How much does this cost?
     - **Answer**: This costs $20.

### 10. **How many**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about quantity (countable nouns).
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How many apples are in the basket?
     - **Answer**: There are five apples in the basket.
     - **Question**: How many students are in your class?
     - **Answer**: There are 30 students in my class.

### 11. **How often**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about frequency.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How often do you exercise?
     - **Answer**: I exercise three times a week.
     - **Question**: How often does the bus come?
     - **Answer**: The bus comes every 15 minutes.

### 12. **How long**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about duration.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How long have you been living here?
     - **Answer**: I have been living here for five years.
     - **Question**: How long does it take to get to the airport?
     - **Answer**: It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport.

### 13. **How far**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about distance.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How far is the nearest supermarket?
     - **Answer**: The nearest supermarket is two miles away.
     - **Question**: How far did you run today?
     - **Answer**: I ran five miles today.

### 14. **How old**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask about age.
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How old are you?
     - **Answer**: I am 25 years old.
     - **Question**: How old is your car?
     - **Answer**: My car is 10 years old.

### 15. **How come**
   - **Purpose**: Used to ask for an explanation or reason (informal).
   - **Examples**:
     - **Question**: How come you didn’t call me?
     - **Answer**: I didn’t call you because I was busy.
     - **Question**: How come the store is closed?
     - **Answer**: The store is closed because it’s a holiday.

These WH questions cover a wide range of inquiries and are fundamental in both everyday conversations and more formal contexts.

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