100 Common English Phrases

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Common English Phrases

In this article, you will learn some useful words and phrases used relating to jobs and occupations.

Common English Phrases

Common Phrases to Ask How Somone is:

  • What’s up?
  • What’s new?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How’s life?

Common phrase to say how you are:

  • I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always
  • Not so great
  • Could be better
  • cant complain

Common Phrases to say thank you

  • I really appreciate it.
  • I’m really grateful.
  • That’s so kind of you.
  • I owe you one. (this means you want/need to do a favor for the other person in the future)

Common phrases to respond to thank you

  • No problem 
  • No worries
  • Don’t mention it.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.

Common phrases to end a conversation politely

  • It was nice chatting with you.
  • Anyway, I should get going.

Common phrases to ask for information

  • Do you have any idea…?
  • Would you happen to know …? (when you ‘re not sure if the other person has the information)
  • I don’t suppose you (would) know …? (when you ‘re not sure if the other person has the information.)

Common phrases to say I don’t know:

  • I have no idea/clue.
  • I can’t help you there.
  • (informational) Beats me.
  • I’m not really sure.
  • I have been wondering that, too.

Common phrases for not having an opinion:

  • I have no idea/clue.
  • I can’t help you there.
  • (informational) Beats me.
  • I’m not really sure.
  • I have been wondering that, too.

Common phrases for agreeing:

  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s so true.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I agree 100%
  • I couldn’t agree with you more.
  • (informal) Tell me about it! / You ‘re telling me!
  • (informational) I’ll say!
  • I suppose so. (use this phrase for weak agreement – you agree, but reluctantly)

Common Phrases for Disagreeing:

  • I’m not so sure about that.
  • That’s now how I see it.
  • Not necessarily

Common Phrases to respond to great news:

  • That’s great!
  • How wonderful!
  • Awesome!

Common Phrases to respond to bad news

  • oh no…
  • That’s terrible.
  • Poor you. (Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too serious)
  • I’m so sorry to hear that.

Common Phrases to invite someone somewhere:

  • Are you free… [Saturaday night?]
  • Are you doing anything … [Saturday night]
  • (informal) Do you wanna… [see a movie?]
  • (formal) Would you like to …[join me for dinner?]

Common Phrases for food:

  • I’m starving! (= I’m very hungry)
  • Let’s grab a bite to eat.
  • How about eating out tonight? (eat out = eat at a restaurant)
  • I’ll have… (use this phrase for ordering in a restauratn)

Common Phrases for price:

  • It cost a fortune.
  • It cost an arm and a leg.
  • That’s a rip-off. (=overpriced; far more expensive than it should be)
  • That’s a bit pricey.
  • That’s a good deal. (=a good value for the amount of money)
  • It was a real bargain.
  • It was dirt cheap. (=extremely inexpensive)

Common phrases for weather:

  • It’s a little chilly.
  • It’s freezing. (=extremely cold)
  • Make sure to bundle up. (bundle up = put on warm clothes for protection against the cold)

Common phrases for hot weather:

  • It’s absolutely boiling! (boiling =extremely hot)
  • It scroching hot outside.

Common phrases for being tired:

  • I’m exhausted.
  • I’m dead tired.
  • I’m beat.
  • I can hardly keep my eyes open.
  • I’m gonna hit the sack. (hit the sack = go to bed)

I hope this article helped you learn new words in English related to jobs and occupations names. If you liked it, please subscribe to our newsletter for more language learning tips and the latest blog post.

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