Everyday phrases204

Say you are leaving only for a moment and will return very soon.

used to say that sth is not important or not a problem

A direct request that the other person assist the speaker, often with a specific task.

A casual goodbye, said when leaving, often implying you expect to meet again before long.

said when sth is starting to happen again, especially sth bad

used to say that the reasons for sth are complicated and you would prefer not to give all the details

Said in disbelief or surprise to ask whether someone really means what they just said, or whether a situation is actually happening.

used when you have just noticed or remembered sth, or had a sudden idea

A polite spoken opener that asks someone to help with a small task, usually just before naming the request.

A casual greeting that asks how someone is or how life has been lately.

An exclamation of shock or disbelief that something said or happening cannot be serious.

I agree with you completely

used to say hello to sb you have not seen for a long time

for example

Said before or after a remark to signal that you are speaking frankly, often admitting something awkward, personal, or slightly negative.

used as a polite answer when sb has thanked you for sth

used when you are apologizing for sth

used to ask sb to wait for a short time

A goodbye that says you expect to meet the person again before long.

used to show that what you are saying is not surprising or is generally known or accepted

Used to say that a serious, private, or uncomfortable conversation has to happen, often right away and often because something is wrong.

used to politely get sb's attention, especially sb you do not know

Said to someone to show you feel pleased and approving because of what they did or the kind of person they are.

Ask or urge someone to say what really happened or what they really think, instead of hiding, denying, or softening it.

Said with surprise or as a challenge, to ask why someone is present in a place where they were not expected.

used when you are saying that sth is certainly true

A polite greeting said when meeting someone, answering a greeting, or opening a talk or broadcast in the evening.

used to say that you can never be certain about what will happen in the future, especially when you are suggesting that sth good might happen

A reply that you are safe, unhurt, or coping well enough, often to calm someone who asked.

A conversational opener that sets out the terms, conditions, or the essential point the speaker wants the listener to accept.

Used in conversation to introduce the main point, a key fact, or a catch before stating it.

An exclamation that something you already suspected or expected has just been confirmed.

used when sth bad has happened, to remind sb that you warned them about it and they did not listen to you

A short spoken apology for something that just happened, was just said, or was just mentioned.

used to show that you are very surprised at what sb has just said

A polite greeting used in the afternoon when meeting someone, calling, or opening a talk or announcement.

Shows that you understand, accept, or will do what someone just said or asked.

Become accustomed to something so that it feels normal, easier, or no longer strange or unpleasant.

Stay where you are, or hold off going on, until I arrive or catch up.

Used as an exclamation to urge people to hurry up or start acting at once.

Ask someone, often with worry, relief, or annoyance, to explain an absence or why they are late.

Used to mark a remark as a private confidence meant only for the listener.

A short, worried check asking whether someone is unhurt, safe, or feeling all right, usually right after a shock, accident, or upset.

We must leave now; it is time to depart.

A goodbye said when parting in the evening or before sleep, wishing someone a pleasant night.

Suggest that the people with you leave this place now, whether to escape danger or trouble or because it is simply time to go.

Used before how, if, who, or what to say that what happens next will show the answer, often as a challenge or prediction.

used to tell sb that they must be patient and wait to find out about sth later