Overview
This podcast episode teaches 30 common English phrases used in everyday conversation, helping learners sound more natural and confident in real-life situations.
Why Learn Phrases?
- Everyday English relies on common phrases, not just individual words.
- Knowing these phrases helps you communicate naturally and confidently.
- Phrases can be used immediately in daily conversations.
Common Phrases & Meanings
- Go with the flow — Be flexible and adapt to changes without stress.
- By no means — Absolutely not or definitely not.
- Out of the blue — Suddenly and unexpectedly.
- On second thought — Changing your mind after reconsidering.
- The bottom line — The main or most important point.
- Lost for words — So surprised you can't speak.
- Take a leap of faith — Do something risky, trusting it will work out.
- On the tip of my tongue — Almost able to remember, but can't quite recall.
- Go figure — Express surprise or something hard to explain.
- Clear the air — Resolve tension or misunderstanding by talking openly.
- What's the catch? — Ask if there's a hidden drawback to something that seems too good.
- Jump to conclusions — Decide quickly without all the facts.
- Get a load of this — Intro to share surprising or interesting news.
- You live and learn — You gain knowledge from new or mistaken experiences.
- It's not rocket science — It's not very difficult to understand.
- Don't sweat it — Don't worry; it's not a big problem.
- Round the clock — Something happens all day and night, without stopping.
- You can say that again — I strongly agree with you.
- Get your act together — Start being more organized and responsible.
- To each their own — Everyone has different preferences and that's okay.
- It's a tough call — It's a difficult decision to make.
- See eye to eye — Agree or have the same opinion.
- The pros and cons — The advantages and disadvantages.
- Long story short — Summing up a story quickly.
- Call it even — No one owes the other person anything, balancing things out.
- Don't get me wrong — Clarifying so you're not misunderstood.
- Read you loud and clear — I understand you perfectly.
- Make ends meet — Have just enough money to cover basic needs.
- You win some, you lose some — Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you don't.
- Keep me posted — Keep me updated on progress or news.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Phrase — A group of words with a specific meaning, often used as a single unit.
- Fluency — The ability to speak smoothly and confidently.
- Pros and cons — The good and bad aspects of something.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice using 1-2 new phrases each day in conversation.
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