Common English Phrases & Expressions
- I'm glad you're so sure.
- Things happen. Nobody is perfect.
- 5 bucks = 5 dollars (Informal)
- I'm looking for an assistant.
- I'm doing it for free.
- I'm going to skip / I pass (Alternatives)
- Don't ever touch me.
- Don't get mad (at me).
- Can I talk to you?
- Where were you?
- I don't want to be here.
- That's enough.
- If you're pissed with me... (Informal)
- You're too talented.
- You're overreacting.
- I'll see you around.
- Don't talk to your brother like that.
- Let her go / Let her leave us alone. (Alternatives)
- I want you to believe me, but obviously you can't do that.
- The store owner is a friend of mine.
- Since you asked... there's something you don't know about me.
- So, personally, I'd rather eat sand.
- What has just happened?
- How long do you think he'll stay?
- What's wrong with you two?
- Your sister has been kissed.
- William, I'm serious.
- I've got a reputation to maintain.
- It's not a good time to disappoint my parents.
- My brother was killed instantly.
- I went out with those girls because I was trying to feel something again.
- I don't want to lose you.
- You like this guy... a lot.
- Night, night... (Often followed by 'sleep tight, don't let the bugs bite')
- shoplifter
- Better late than never.
- I got invited to the wedding!
- My dad thinks he's the one who burned down the church.
- What's up! (Informal greeting)
- How long have you known this girl? You've known me your entire life.
- You don't deserve that / You don't know me / You don't get it. (Alternatives)
- He is totally a jerk. (Am. E. for rude person)
- I guess I should go back to work.
- Get away, I mean it. We are done when I say we are done.
- For God's sake, this is your sister's wedding.
- I've changed my mind. I don't want her... I want her.
- Take the girl home, both of them, clear out.
- I think I've finally won your mom over.
- They're awesome.
- The cancer has spread.
- It's another part of a terrific summer, not the best though.
- Why wouldn't they tell me what's going on?
- He's never gonna see him grow up. ('gonna' is informal for 'going to')
- Hey buddy.
- Get away.
- Get better.
- I need you to take me home.
- We'll just stop for a second.
- Goofing around
- Let's keep this between us.
- You're a coward and a liar, and I don't trust you. I don't want you near me – go.
- It meant the world to have you here, I promise.
- Damn it.
- I can't reach it.
- I need to do this so that Dad gets better.
- We should have told you before, sir.
- So what!
- I was so mean to him. Look Mom, I'm going to stay.
- I'm not gonna say goodbye 'cause I'm not going anywhere. ('gonna' and ''cause' are informal)
- Love, we hope this fragile thing survives, against all odds.
- What he did was wrong and you know that.
- He misses you.
- I doubt it.
- You don't even know who you are.
- One day you're gonna open your heart, and you are going to play the piano. It's not gonna make your Mom happy or make me happy; it's gonna make you happy. It's gonna bring you joy. ('gonna' is informal for 'going to', added emphasis)
- Lazybones
- Do your hands hurt?
- Please, don't push me away. ('alejar' - Spanish for 'to push away')
- We all make mistakes.
- You feel everything so deeply. You're your father's daughter.
- My dad and I had another language. I know he would like me to share this with you guys.
- I'm really sorry for your loss.
- Thanks for coming.
