English phrases flipbook

1. English phrases

2. Break a leg:
Good luck

3. On the ball:
Doing a good job

4. Break the ice:
Make people feel
more comfortable

5. It's raining cats
and dogs:
It's raining hard.

6. Hit the sack:
Go to sleep

7. Under the
weather:
Sick

8. Costs an arm and
a leg:
Very expensive

9. A perfect storm:
The worst possible
situation

10. Pardon
I’m sorry I didn’t hear/catch what you
said
Would/ Could you say that again,
please?
Would/ Could you repeat what you
Expressions to use in asking
someone to say something again

11. I’m sorry, what did you say?
What was that?
Informal: What was that again…?
Very informal: What?/ Eh/ Mm?
Expressions to use in asking
someone to say something again

12. So,…
Does that mean…?
Do you mean…?
If I understand right…
I’m not sure I understand. Does that
mean…?
Expressions to use in checking you
have understood

13. In other words,…
That means…
What I mean is…
That’s to say…
Expressions to use in saying
something another way

14. …, or rather…
What I’m trying to say is…
What I’m driving at/ getting at is…
Giving yourself time to think
Expressions to use in saying
something another way

15. Do you know what I mean?
… if you see what I mean
I hope that’s clear.
Do I make myself clear.
Expressions to use in checking
someone has understood you

16. Are you with me?
Get it?
Right?
Expressions to use in checking
someone has understood you
( Informal )

17. I’d like to make another point.
I’d also like to say…
You need help
I don’t understand, I’m sorry.
Expressions to use when you want
to add something

18. I’m not sure I understand what you
mean.
What’s the meaning of…?
What does the word … mean?
I didn’t hear what you said
Expressions to use when you want
to add something

19. Sorry, I’m late.
I apologize for being late.
I’m afraid I’ve forgotten my
workbook.
Expressions to use when you want
to apologize

20. Uh, uh.
I see…
Really?
Oh, yes.
How interesting!
Expressions to use in showing
you’re interested