Everyday English phrases
52 phrases native speakers use all the time, each explained simply and shown in real lines from Lin's scenes.
"Fair enough" means "that is reasonable" or "I can accept that". People use it to show…
12 scenesno worries"No worries" is a friendly way to say something is okay, not a problem, or not a big…
12 scenesgot it"Got it" usually means "I understand" or "I have that noted" in conversation. People use…
12 scenesof course"Of course" is a natural way to say yes, confirm something, or offer help. It can also…
12 scenesno problem"No problem" often means "it's okay", "sure", or "don't worry". People use it to say yes…
12 scenesCan I get…? / Could I get…?"Can I get...?" and "Could I get...?" are common ways to ask for something in a cafe…
12 scenesI'd like…"I'd like..." is a polite way to say what you want or what you want to do, especially…
12 scenesDo you have…?"Do you have...?" asks if someone or a place has something, provides something, or if…
12 scenesexcuse me"Excuse me" is a polite way to get someone's attention, interrupt for a moment, move…
12 sceneshere you go"Here you go" is a common phrase you say when you give someone something they asked for.…
12 scenesWould you like…?"Would you like...?" is a polite way to offer something or ask what someone wants. It…
12 scenesanything else?"Anything else?" means "Do you want or need anything more?" People say it to check if…
12 scenessure thing"Sure thing" means "yes, of course" or "no problem". People use it to say yes in a…
12 sceneslet me check"Let me check" means "I will check and confirm, then tell you." People say it when they…
12 scenesMind if I…?"Mind if I...?" is a polite way to ask for permission before you do something. It is…
12 scenesnot at all"Not at all" usually means "no, definitely not" or "not in the least." It often removes…
12 scenessame here"Same here" means "me too" or "it's the same for me". You use it to show that you have…
12 scenesI'd rather…"I'd rather..." means "I would rather...". It shows what you would choose, and it can…
12 scenesjust in case"Just in case" means you do something as a precaution because something might happen. It…
12 scenesby any chance"By any chance" makes a question or request softer. It means something like "possibly"…
12 sceneswalk me through"Walk me through" means explain or show it step by step. People use it when they want…
12 scenesyou're a lifesaver"You're a lifesaver" means "You helped me a lot" or "You saved the situation for me." In…
10 scenesI owe you (one)"I owe you one" means "You helped me, and I should return the favor later." Here, "one"…
11 scenes(I really) appreciate it"I appreciate it" is a warm way to say "thank you." It shows you see the other person's…
12 scenesyou're all set"You're all set" means everything is ready or taken care of, so the other person can go…
11 scenesas long asHere, "as long as" means "provided that" or "if this condition is true". It introduces a…
11 scenesI was hoping…"I was hoping..." is a soft way to say what you wanted or expected. In conversation, it…
11 scenesgood to know"Good to know" means the information is useful or worth keeping in mind. People say it…
12 scenesgood call"Good call" means "that was a smart decision" or "nice choice." People say it when…
12 scenessmart move"Smart move" means a clever or wise choice or action. People say it right after someone…
12 scenesfair point"Fair point" means the other person said something reasonable. You use it to show their…
12 scenesthat happens"That happens" means a problem or mistake is normal and not surprising. People say it to…
12 scenesdon't worry"Don't worry" means "it is okay" or "you do not need to feel nervous about this". People…
8 scenessounds good"Sounds good" means "that seems fine" or "I'm happy with that." People use it to accept…
10 scenesHow about…?How about...? is used to ask for the other person's view or to offer an option. In…
12 scenesWhat kind of…?What kind of...? asks about the type of something. In conversation, it helps make the…
10 scenestake a look"Take a look" means to look at something. In conversation, it often suggests a quick…
10 scenesgo ahead"Go ahead" gives someone the green light. It can mean "continue", "start", "go first"…
12 scenesno way"No way" is a very common spoken phrase. It can show surprise or disbelief, like…
10 scenesthat's all"That's all" means "nothing more" or "nothing else." People use it to finish an order…
12 scenesfor here or to go?"For here or to go?" is a common question in cafes and fast-food places. It means: will…
5 scenesHow much is…?"How much is...?" asks about a price, cost, or amount of money. People use it for things…
12 scenestry not toTry not to means make an effort to avoid something. It is not a full promise, and it…
12 scenesworks for me"Works for me" means "I am okay with that" or "that is fine for me." People use it to…
9 scenesDeal.Deal means “agreed” or “it’s settled.” People say it when they accept a plan, a…
12 scenesnext time"Next time" means on a later occasion. People use it to say they will do something…
12 scenesat least"At least" has two main jobs. It can show one good side in a bad situation, or it can…
12 scenesthat helps"That helps" means this information is useful, or this makes something easier. In…
12 scenesCan I pay by card?`Can I pay by card?` means you want to know if the place accepts card payments. It is a…
10 scenesI promise"I promise" is an everyday way to strongly say you will do something, or that something…
12 scenesone more…"One more" means one extra thing, one extra time, or one extra step. "One more thing" is…
12 scenesCould you help me…?Could you help me...? is a polite way to ask for help. Here, could does not mean past…
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