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The Everyday Expressions That Everyone Needs to Know.

 

When you learn to speak a new language whether English or a different language, you should pay attention to the most common phrases that are used in that language.

Besides common vocabulary, common phrases are one of the most important factors that decide whether or not you can speak a new language well in a short period of time.

Why are common phrases so important to your success?

A Common phrase is a group of words put together in order. It has a meaning different from the meaning of all individual words put together. Therefore, you have to learn and remember the whole phrase.

Common phrases are used in virtually any daily conversations of native English speakers. If you want to improve your English speaking quickly, you must learn the way native speakers speak, learn the phrases they often use.

Common expressions that say EXPENSIVE

  • Costly - The car is very costly.
  • Extravagant - My wife likes extravagant things.
  • Pricey - That hotel is a little pricey.
  • A Bit Steep - That price is a bit steep. I can not afford it.
  • Lavish - My boss has a very lavish lifestyle.
  • Upscale - I can not afford to live in an upscale neighborhood.
  • Pay Through The Nose -You have to pay though the nose to live in New York City.
  • Sky-high - The prices in this store are sky-high.
  • Exorbitant - The prices to travel 1st class are exorbitant.
  • An Arm & A Leg - The cost of living in the city is an arm & a leg.
  • Out Of My Price Rage - This is not in my price range.

    Common expressions that say your BUSY
  • I have no free time.
  • I am so busy.
  • My head is spinning.
  • I am swamped. I have no time
  • I have no time.
  • I am so busy. I do not sure if I am coming or going.
  • I have so much on my plate. I am so busy.
  • I am so busy, that I can not breathe.
  • I am buried with stuff I need to do.
  • I am totally overwhelmed.
  • I am totally booked for a while.
  • I am trying to keep my head above water.
  • My head is spinning. I have so much work
  • I do not have time for anything.
  • I am so far behind, I do not think I will ever catch up.
  • I have a very hectic schedule.
  • I am jammed packed. I do not have any time.
  • I have a tight schedule. I do not have time:


    Common Expressions for Making Requests, Offers and Giving Permission.

  • Common expressions to say HUNGRY
  • Starved - I am starved. I want to eat.
  • Eat Like A Horse - I can eat like a horse. I am very hungry.
  • Famished - I am famished.
  • Hungry As A Wolf - I am hungry as a wolf. I did not eat all day.
  • I Could Eat An OxI could eat an ox. What time is dinner?
  • Ravenous - I am ravenous. What is for supper?
  • Hungry - I am hungry.
  • Peckish - I am feeling peckish.
  • Dying Of Hunger - I am dying of hunger. I did not have time to eat lunch.
  • My Stomach Is Growling - My stomach is growling. I want to eat.
  • High-end - I want to take my wife out to a high-end restaurant.
  • Out Of My League - The price of that car is out of my league.

    Common expressions to say NO MONEY
  • Broke - I am broke.
  • Short On Cash - I am short on cash this week.
  • Bankrupt - I am bankrupt until I get my paycheck.
  • Not A Dime To My Name - I do not even have a dime to my name.
  • Strapped For Cash - I am strapped for cash.
  • Lacking Funds - I am lacking funds. I do not have money to go out.
  • Empty Wallet - I have an empty wallet. I do not get paid for a few days.
  • Penniless - I am penniless. I have no money.
  • Poorhouse - I am in the poorhouse, till I get my paycheck.
  • Barely Making Ends Meet - I am barely making ends meet.
  • Things Are Pretty Tight - Things are pretty tight now. I have no money.
  • Money Is Tight - Money is very tight. I will get paid next week.
  • Living Paycheck To Paycheck - I am living paycheck to paycheck.
  • Down-And-Out - I am down-and-out until I get a job.



    Common Expressions for Giving Compliments, Complaints, and Advice.

    Common expressions to say TIRED

  • Beat - I am beat.
  • Long Day - I had a long day.
  • Can Not Move - I can not move.
  • What A Day - What a day we had.
  • Exhausted - I am exhausted.
  • Drained - I am totally drained.
  • Worm Out - I am worn out.
  • Dead Tired - I am dead tired.
  • Bushed - I am bushed.
  • Drained - I am drained.
  • Wiped Out - I am wiped out.
  • Fatigued - They were too fatigued to go out last night.

    Common negative expressions about travel
  • My flight was canceled.
  • The train/flight was delayed.
  • I missed my flight.
  • The flight is overbooked.
  • My luggage was lost/stolen.
  • I need help. Please call the police.
  • I lost my _________.
  • Can you help me find _______.
  • My _____ was stolen.
  • I was ripped off.
  • I am not feeling well. I need a doctor.
  • The hotel was horrible.
  • I am lost. I do not know where the ______ is.
  • There is bad weather.
  • I am homesick.
  • The hotel has bedbugs.

    Common expressions for the Telephone

    Greeting -

    • Hi - Hello - Hello, how are you?

    • good morning - good afternoon - good evening

    Introductions -

    • This is .... (give your name)

    • This is ....( give your name, from (state place, or company).

    • Hello this ...(give your name)

    Requesting Someone -

    • Can I please speak to .... (give the person's name)

    • I would like to speak to...(give the person's name)

    • Is ....(give the person's name) available.

    • Is it possible to speak to ....(give the person's name).

    • I need to speak to ....(give the person's name)

    When the person you are trying to call is unavailable

    • May I leave a message, please?

    • Do you know when he/she will be available?

    • Do you know when he/she will return to the office/home?

    • I will call back later/in an hour/tomorrow.

    • Please tell him .....(give your name) called, and I will call later/call again.

    • Please have him/her call me back.

    • Can I leave my telephone number? My phone number is.....(give your number)?

    • Please have him/her contact at ......(state a place or a phone number).

    • Where/How can I reach him/her?

    • What is her/his mobile phone number/cell/cellular phone number?


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