By practicing two phrases each day, in 15 days you’ll know the whole list! Or if you learn one phrase each day, then in a month you’ll know these phrases really well! 30 Basic English Phrases You’ll Use Over and Over Phrases for Anywhere. These first eight phrases can be used in many different situations. 1000 Most Common Phrases; 1500 Most Common English Words; Contact. Learning English isn’t as easy as some might think. First, grammar muddies the waters (makes things unclear), and idiomatic expressions only add fuel to the fire (make things worse). If you’re taking the TOEFL or the TOEIC, or just want to know more common idioms, study this list of 40 common idiomatic expressions before you take the test.
EVERYDAY PHRASES
Short phrases and expressions regularly used in everday conversations.
| After all (considering what has happened) | “We don’t have to invite them to our wedding. After all, they didn’t invite us! |
| As a matter of fact (actually, in fact) | “I keep in touch with Carla. As a matter of fact we had lunch together today.” |
| At any rate (anyway, anyhow) | Nobody was aware of the problem. At any rate noone in our department was. |
| By all accounts (from what people say) | I made some enquiries and, by all accounts, this is the best hotel. |
| By no means (not at all) | It's by no means easy to adapt to a new country. |
| By the way (incidentally - I've just thought of something else..) | By the way, parking is free in the town centre after 7 p.m. |
| Come to think of it (incidentally - I've just realized something ..) | “Come to think of it, it would be much simpler to pay by bank transfer.” |
| In other words (to put it/to say it another way) | “I see. In other words you’ll come if Jack can come too – is that it?” |
| If you ask me (If you want my opinion) | “If you ask me, she’s looking for a compliment!” |
| If all else fails (if nothing else succeeds) | “If all else fails we can stay here and order a pizza.” |
| So to speak (in a manner of speaking) | “The new recruit has passed his entry test so to speak.” |
| That reminds me (something (said) makes me think of…) | “That reminds me … it’s time to start sending out the invitations.” |
| With one thing and another (I’ve had so many things to do) | “Sorry. With one thing and another I completely forget to call you back.” |
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Ways to Say NO in English
My body says yes, but my heart say no.
Nope
Maybe another time.
I am not accepting anything else at this time.
We appreciate the offer, but …
I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking!
I’d rather not, thanks.
Nah
That’s not going to work for me.
Sounds fun, but I’m not available.
I want to, but I’m unable to.
I just don’t have that to give right now.
I’m not able to commit to that right now.
It is not a good idea for me.
Apologies, but I can’t make it.
Ways to Say I MISS YOU
You bring joy to my life.
All I do is think of you.
I love being around you.
I’m infatuated with you.
You crossed my mind.
I appreciate you.
I feel sad without you.
You inspire me.
You are my reason for living.
You occupy my thoughts.
I miss your laugh.
I adore you.
You’re everything to me.
You’re the light of my life.
I’m head over heels for you.
I want a lifetime with you.
Phrases for Staying at a Hotel
Do you have a reservation?
Do you need help with your bags?
Is there anything else we can help you with?
How many guests are with you?
Your room is on the second floor.
Thank you for staying with us!
I’d like to book a room, please.
We really enjoyed our stay.
The room is too noisy.
Can I see the room, please?
Please sign your name here.
More fresh towels are available at the front desk.
I’d like a single room, please.
Can someone help me with my bags?
When I can check-in?
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Ways to Say GOOD LUCK
Everyday Words In English
You’ll do great.
Knock them dead!
You are going to be amazing!
Godspeed
Wishing you all the best!
I wish you luck!
Best wishes.
I hope things will turn out fine.
Blow them away!
You’ll do great!
Wishing you lots of luck!
Fingers crossed!
Wishing you a lot of luck!
You were made for this!
I hope things will work out all right.
May the force be with you.
Ways to Say GOOD JOB
Much better!
You certainly did well today.
That kind of work makes me happy.
Way to go.
That’s it.
Marvelous!
Cool!
Tremendous!
Fantastic!
Excellent!
Super-Duper!
Out of sight.
Now that’s what I call a fine job.
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
Keep working on it; you’re improving.
It’s such a pleasure to teach when
You work like that!
I think you’re doing the right thing.
Terrific!
Ways to Say I AGREE
I see what you mean…
So do I.
I fee that way too.
Definitely.
I agree with you.
Yup
Yep
Absolutely!
You’re absolutely right.
Exactly!
We are of one mind.
You can say that again.
I could not agree with you more my friend.
You’ve hit the nail on the head.
You got it dude.
Our thoughts are absolutely parallel.
You are so right.
Ways to Say I’M SORRY
I shouldn’t have…
Excuse me for…
It’s all my fault.
Please, accept my apologies for…
I apologize for…
Please, forgive me for my…
I must apologize for…
Ever so sory
That’s my fault.
Please don’t be mad at me.
How stupid thoughtless of me.
Please, accept my apologies for…
I’m really ashamed of what I did.
I’m really sorry about what I said.
That was rude of me. I’m sorry.
I hope you’ll forgive me for…
I do apologize for…
Ways to Say GOOD NIGHT
Sleep with angels
Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite
Let’s start counting the sheeps
Tomorrow is not soon enough. Lets prepare.
Time to dream
Night night
Nite-nite
Have a good sleep
Dream of me
Until tomorrow
Rest time for blossoms
Don’t let the bed bugs bite!
I’ll see you in dreamland
Have sea dreams
Ways to Say I LOVE YOU
I respect you.
You are my reason for living.
You are precious.
You complete me.
You’re the love of my life.
I can’t stop thinking about you.
I lost my heart on you.
You inspire me.
I worship you.
You are my everything.
I need you.
I dreamt about you last night.
You bring happiness to rainly days.
I’ve got you under my skin.
You are the reason I’m alive.
You are my dear.
I’m affectionate for you.
I’m wild about you.
You’re all I see.
I want you.
You are my reason for living.
I lost my heart on you.
You complete me.
Ways to Say BECAUSE
now that
on the grounds that
over
owing to
seeing
as things go
being
by cause of
by reason of
by virtue of
considering
since
thanks to
through
whereas
for the reason that
for the sake of
in as much as
in behalf of
in that
in the interest of
English Phrases – How to Ask Someone to Repeat Something
Excuse me?
Do you mind repeating that?
Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Could you pleasse repeat that?
Would you mind repeating that?
Pardon?
Sorry
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you repeat that, please?
Let me repeat that just to make sure?
Ways to Say I’M HUNGRY
I’m hungry as a wolf!
I’m hungry as a bear!
Famishing
Flying light
Got the munchies
Hankering
My tummy is talking to me.
I’m freaking hungry!
Eager
Greedy
Keen
Ravenous
Starved
Famished
Hoggish
Hollow
I’m so hungry I could eat a scabby horse.
Ways to Say Good Morning
Common Everyday Phrases In English
Good morning, sunshine!
Mornin’ mi Amigo! (Male)
Mornin’ mi Amiga! (Female)
Morning, good looking!
Rise and shine!
Morning!
Wakey-wakey!
Good day to you!
Good morning, Sleeping beauty!
Making Apologies
I do apologize for…
I must apologize for…
Please, accept my apologies for…
I apologize for…
Please, forgive me for my…
I’d like to apologize for…
Pardon me for this…
I am so sorry for…
I’m terribly sorry for…
I shouldn’t have…
Excuse me for…
It’s all my fault.
Please, forgive me for…
I’m ashamed of…
I’m really ashamed of what I did.
I’m really sorry about what I said.
That was rude of me. I’m sorry.
I hope you’ll forgive me for…