25 phrases with meaning and sentences
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How is it going? – You can ask this question to a person that you have not seen for a long while. It is sort of asking how the person has been and what he or she has been doing. This phrase can also be used to check on the progress of someone’s project, undertaking or feat.
Long time no see! – When you have missed a friend or a close family member, you can ask them this question. It sets the stage for more discussion and updates on what has been going on in the person’s life. You should only say this to friends, family members and close colleagues.
What have you been up to? – Do you suspect that a friend or a close colleague has not updated you on his or her undertakings? Pose this phrase and seek more clarification on their life, business work or school. It is a genuine need to know how a friend has been fairing on.
Can’t complain – This is a typical answer to the question ‘how have you been?’ you can say this when your life has been good, but no major breakthrough or success. It is like saying that things could be worse, but you’re glad they are not.
How do you know? – When someone has told you something that you didn’t expect to hear from them. For example, you want to break some news only to realize that the person is already aware, you can exclaim with this question.
That’s a good one = that’s a good joke! – When someone tells you something really funny or something that you did not expect to hear, you can say this. In addition, when someone gives a sarcastic comment, answer or exclamation, you can say ‘that’s a good one’.
Its very kind of you! – Has someone opened the door for you or done something seemingly small but very thoughtful? You can thank them by saying this. This phrase is common where friends and colleagues do something out of the ordinary for one another. Feel free to use it when someone surprises you at the office, at home, school and other places.
Thank you anyway – Assume someone has volunteered to do something only to find that the task has been completed. You can thank them for their selflessness and thoughtfulness by saying this phrase. It shows that you recognize their effort even if it did not yield the desired results.
Thank you in advance! – Do you want to ask for a favor from a friend and are afraid that they may decline? Use this phrase to motivate them to oblige to your request. When you thank someone in advance, it is an expression of your eagerness to have the task done, and they will put efforts to complete it.
No worries – When someone reports to you that the tea is not as hot as they expected, you can tell them ‘no worries’. This statement shows that you are okay with whatever proposition, result or situation there is.
What’s going on? - Do you want to check on a teammate, colleague or friend? Use this phrase to indicate that you hope for the best. It is commonly used where you know the person has been struggling with a task and that you genuinely wan to solve the problem.
Don’t take it to heart – When you tell a person this, it is a warning that you are about to blast them! It is a cool way to ask a person not to take offense at what you are about to say. Once warned, you expect them not to take the following statement personal.
I didn’t catch the last word – Has somebody talked to you and you did not understand the last bit of the sentence? Here is a common phrase to politely ask them to repeat what they have said. It shows your earnest request for clarification. A business partner who has not understood the stipulations of a formal contract can pose this question and expect a clarification.
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