NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER phrases list

 

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?"

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Agreement and Understanding

4. "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."

5. "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."

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Polite Expressions

6. "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?"

7. "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."

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Expressing Surprise or Emphasis

8. "No way!"

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

9. "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?"

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Daily Life Idioms

10. "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."

11. "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."

12. "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."

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Casual Rejections or Disinterest

13. "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."

14. "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."

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Encouragement and Positivity

15. "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!"

16. "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."

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Closing Conversations

17. "Take care!"

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

18. "Catch you later!"

    • Meaning: Informal way to say "see you later."
    • Example:
      • "I’ve got to run. Catch you later!"