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1 — Hey, (what's u- -)? I haven't seen you all week. | What casual expression would you use to greet someone and ask how they're doing? start learning
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WHAT'S UP?... Hey, what's up? I haven't seen you all week.
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2 — Hi Mark! (How's it go- -) with your new job? | What would you ask a friend to find out how things are going in their new job? start learning
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HOW'S IT GOING?... Hi Mark! How's it going with your new job?
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3 — A: How have you been? B: (Can't com- -), life is good. | What can you say when things are going well and you have nothing to complain about? start learning
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CAN'T COMPLAIN... A: How have you been? B: Can't complain, life is good.
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4 — Oh wow, Sarah! (Long time no s- -)! You look great. | What do you say when you unexpectedly see someone you haven't seen in a long time? start learning
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LONG TIME NO SEE... Oh wow, Sarah! Long time no see! You look great.
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5 — (How do you kn- -) that they are getting married? | What would you ask someone to find out where they got some information? start learning
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HOW DO YOU KNOW?... How do you know that they are getting married?
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6 — Oh, he lived in Spain for years?. (That explains i -) why his Spanish is perfect. | What would you say when you finally understand the reason behind something? start learning
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THAT EXPLAINS IT... Oh, he lived in Spain for years? That explains it why his Spanish is perfect.
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7 — Don't get angry at him over a small mistake, (it's not worth i- -). | What would you say to someone who is wasting their energy getting upset over something unimportant? start learning
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IT'S NOT WORTH IT... Don't get angry at him over a small mistake, it's not worth it.
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8 — The cookies are on the table, please (help your- -). | What would you tell a guest to let them know they can take some food? start learning
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HELP YOURSELF... The cookies are on the table, please help yourself.
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9 — Come in, take off your coat and (make yourself at ho- -). | What would you tell a guest to help them feel comfortable in your home? start learning
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MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME... Come in, take off your coat and make yourself at home.
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10 — (Sorry to bo- -), but do you have the time? | What polite expression would you use before interrupting someone to ask a question? start learning
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SORRY TO BOTHER YOU... Sorry to bother you, but do you have the time?
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11 — I'm still looking for my keys. - No problem, (take your ti- -). | What would you tell someone who is taking longer than expected and shouldn't feel rushed? start learning
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TAKE YOUR TIME... I'm still looking for my keys. - No problem, take your time.
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12 — Put your wallet away, lunch (is on me) today. | What would you say to let someone know you're paying for their lunch? start learning
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IT'S ON ME... Put your wallet away, lunch is on me today.
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13 — I can't meet you for coffee right now, (I'm tied u- -) at the office. | What expression would you use to explain that you're too busy to meet someone? start learning
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I'M TIED UP... I can't meet you for coffee right now, I'm tied up at the office.
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14 — What did you say? - (Never mi- -), it wasn't important. | What would you say when you decide that what you were going to say doesn't matter anymore? start learning
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NEVER MIND... What did you say? - Never mind, it wasn't important.
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15 — The doorbell is ringing! - Don't worry, (I'll get i- -). | What would you say when you volunteer to answer the door? start learning
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I'LL GET IT... The doorbell is ringing! - Don't worry, I'll get it.
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16 — I finally passed my driving test! - That's great, (good for y- -)! | What would you say to show you're happy about someone's achievement? start learning
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GOOD FOR YOU!... I finally passed my driving test! - That's great, good for you!
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17 — Where are you? - (I'm on my w- -), I'll be there in 10 minutes. | What would you tell someone to let them know you're already coming? start learning
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I'M ON MY WAY... Where are you? - I'm on my way, I'll be there in 10 minutes.
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18 — It was great seeing you again. Let's (keep in to- -)! | What would you say when you want to stay in contact with someone after saying goodbye? start learning
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KEEP IN TOUCH... It was great seeing you again. Let's keep in touch!
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19 — Where did I leave my glasses? - (I have no i- -), check the kitchen. | What would you say when you really don't know the answer to someone's question? start learning
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I HAVE NO IDEA... Where did I leave my glasses? - I have no idea, check the kitchen.
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20 — I forgot to bring the snacks. - (It doesn't mat- -), we have plenty of food. | What would you say to reassure someone that their mistake isn't important? start learning
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IT DOESN'T MATTER... I forgot to bring the snacks. - It doesn't matter, we have plenty of food.
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21 — Are you coming to the party? - Yes, (I'm really looking forward to i- -)! | What would you say when you're excited about an upcoming event? start learning
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I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT... Are you coming to the party? - Yes, I'm really looking forward to it!
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22 — Do you want pizza or burgers? - I don't mind, (it's up to y- -). | What would you say when you want someone else to make the decision? start learning
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IT'S UP TO YOU... Do you want pizza or burgers? - I don't mind, it's up to you.
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23 — This box is very heavy, can you (give me a ha- -)? | What would you ask someone when you need their help carrying something heavy? start learning
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GIVE ME A HAND... This box is very heavy, can you give me a hand?
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24 — Can I speak to Mr. Smith? - (Just a mo- -), let me check if he's in. | What would you say when you need someone to wait briefly while you check something? start learning
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JUST A MOMENT... Can I speak to Mr. Smith? - Just a moment, let me check if he's in.
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25 — I have to go to class now. - Okay, (catch you la- -)! | What casual expression would you use to say goodbye to someone you'll probably see again? start learning
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CATCH YOU LATER... I have to go to class now. - Okay, catch you later!
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26 — Good luck with the interview, (keep me pos- -) on how it goes. | What would you tell someone when you want them to update you about an important event? start learning
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KEEP ME POSTED... Good luck with the interview, keep me posted on how it goes.
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27 — If you need any help with the project, just (let me kn- -). | What would you say to invite someone to tell you if they need anything? start learning
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LET ME KNOW... If you need any help with the project, just let me know.
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28 — Let's meet at 8 PM. - (Sounds go- -), see you then. | What would you say to show that you agree with someone's suggestion or plan? start learning
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SOUNDS GOOD... Let's meet at 8 PM. - Sounds good, see you then.
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29 — The concert was cancelled? Oh, (what a sha- -)! | What would you say when you feel disappointed about something unfortunate? start learning
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WHAT A SHAME... The concert was cancelled? Oh, what a shame!
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30 — I can't come because I have to work. - (Fair eno- -), maybe next time. | What would you say when you accept that someone's reason is reasonable? start learning
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FAIR ENOUGH... I can't come because I have to work. - Fair enough, maybe next time.
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31 — I like your shoes. (By the w- -), did you finish the report? | What expression would you use to introduce a different topic during a conversation? start learning
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BY THE WAY... I like your shoes. By the way, did you finish the report?
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32 — (Hang on a sec- -), I think I left my phone in the car. | What informal expression would you use to ask someone to wait briefly? start learning
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HANG ON A SECOND... Hang on a second, I think I left my phone in the car.
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33 — You won the lottery? (Are you kidding m- -)? | What would you say when you find something so surprising that you can hardly believe it? start learning
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME?... You won the lottery? Are you kidding me?
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34 — Thanks for the ride home. - (Don't mention i- -), happy to help. | What polite expression can you use when someone thanks you for doing them a favor? start learning
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DON'T MENTION IT... Thanks for the ride home. - Don't mention it, happy to help.
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35 — I heard you have the flu. (Get well so- -)! | What would you say to someone who is sick and you hope recovers quickly? start learning
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GET WELL SOON... I heard you have the flu. Get well soon!
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36 — Thanks for shopping with us. (Have a good o- -)! | What friendly expression could you use when saying goodbye to a customer? start learning
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HAVE A GOOD ONE... Thanks for shopping with us. Have a good one!
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37 — You look stressed, you need to (take it ea- -) this weekend. | What would you tell someone who needs to relax and stop working so hard? start learning
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TAKE IT EASY... You look stressed, you need to take it easy this weekend.
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38 — I spilled some water on the floor. - Don't worry, (it's not a big de- -). | What would you say to reassure someone that a small mistake isn't serious? start learning
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IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL... I spilled some water on the floor. - Don't worry, it's not a big deal.
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39 — You look sad. (What's the mat- -)? | What would you ask someone who looks upset and you want to know what's wrong? start learning
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WHAT'S THE MATTER?... You look sad. What's the matter?
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40 — How much money do you make? - (Mind your own busi- -)! | What rude expression would you use to tell someone to stop asking about your private affairs? start learning
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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS... How much money do you make? - Mind your own business!
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41 — How is the new project going? - (So far, so go- -). | What would you say when something is going well up to this point? start learning
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SO FAR, SO GOOD... How is the new project going? - So far, so good.
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42 — Your grades are excellent this semester. (Keep it u- -)! | What would you say to encourage someone to continue doing something well? start learning
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KEEP IT UP... Your grades are excellent this semester. Keep it up!
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43 — Sorry for being late. - (No wor- -), we just started. | What informal expression would you use to tell someone that being late is okay? start learning
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NO WORRIES... Sorry for being late. - No worries, we just started.
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44 — I need to use the restroom, (I'll be right ba- -). | What would you say when you need to leave briefly and promise to return soon? start learning
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BE RIGHT BACK... I need to use the restroom, I'll be right back.
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45 — (Guess wh- -)? We are going to Hawaii for vacation! | What expression would you use to introduce exciting or surprising news? start learning
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GUESS WHAT?... Guess what? We are going to Hawaii for vacation!
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46 — (Believe it or n- -), I used to be a professional swimmer. | What expression would you use before telling someone something surprising that is actually true? start learning
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT... Believe it or not, I used to be a professional swimmer.
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47 — Just quit your job if you hate it. - Well, (it's easier said than do- -). | What would you say when someone's suggestion sounds simple but is difficult to put into practice? start learning
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IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE... Just quit your job if you hate it. - Well, it's easier said than done.
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48 — We have been standing here for 10 minutes. Please (make up your mi- -)! | What would you tell someone who can't decide what they want? start learning
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MAKE UP YOUR MIND... We have been standing here for 10 minutes. Please make up your mind!
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49 — I've never played golf, but I'll (give it a sh- -). | What would you say when you decide to try something you've never done before? start learning
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GIVE IT A SHOT... I've never played golf, but I'll give it a shot.
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50 — We were just talking about John. Oh, (speak of the de- -), here he is! | What expression do you use when someone appears just as you were talking about them? start learning
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SPEAK OF THE DEVIL... We were just talking about John. Oh, speak of the devil, here he is!
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