1000 English Phrases Examples
How to Give Bad News in English
Please don’t take this badly but…
It is my unfortunate duty to tell you that …
I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news …
I regret to inform you that …
I’m afraid to inform you of …
There is no easy way to say this but …
I’m sorry to have to tell you this but …
I’ve got some bad news I’m afraid …
I’m afraid I’ve got something sad to tell you …
I feel realy bad having to tell you this but …
I don’t know how to announce this but …
I’m afraid I/we won’t be able to …
Unfortunately …
I tried … but …
I need to warn you that I have some bad news …
How to Respond to Bad News
How to dreadful! I’m really sorry to hear that.
How unfortunate! That’s really tough on you!
That’s awful.
Sorry, that’s rough/awful/disappointing.
That must have been awful.
Anytime You need to talk, Just call me.
My goodness! What a shock! It’s hard to believe.
It’s hard to take but I understand your opinion.
Please accept my deepest sympathy
If There’s anything I can do, Just let me know.
That must be awful
Poor you, I do sympathize you
What a shame
What a pity
That’s sad indeed. I can imagine how you feel.
Saying THANK YOU in English
Thanks.
Cheers.
Thank you very much.
I really appreciate it.
You’ve made my day.
You are great.
I’m in your debt.
You are the best.
Thank you so much.
Thanks a million.
You’re an angel.
Thanks a bunch.
I do not know how to thank you.
That’s so kind of you.Many thanks.
I can’t thank you enough.
All my love and thanks to you.
Words can’t describe how thankful I am.
Please accept my best thanks.
Thanks a ton for helping out.
Thank you for helping me.
I appreciate it more then you will ever know.
I don’t have the words to thank you.
Different Ways to Say NO in English
No thanks. I have another …
Unfortunately, it’s not a good time.
I’d love to – but can’t.
I wish I could make it work.
No thanks, I won’t be able to make it.
I’m sorry, I’m busy.
I’m already booked.
That’s not going to work for me.
Sounds fun, but I’m not available.
I want to, but I’m unable to.
I just don’t have that to give right now.
I’m not able to commit to that right now.
It is not a good idea for me.
Apologies, but I can’t make it.
I can’t take on any more responsibilities.
My body says yes, but my heart say no.
Nope
Maybe another time.
I am not accepting anything else at this time.
We appreciate the offer, but …
I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking!
I’d rather not, thanks.
Nah
No way
Sorry
By no means
I shall not
Not likely
No thanks
Unfortunately not
Not this time
Not for me, thanks
If only I could
I’II need to bow out
Other Ways to Say I LOVE YOU
I adore you.
You are all I want.
I’m infatuated with you.
You are my crush.
You are a dream come true.
I appreciate you.
You inspire me.
I worship you.
You are my everything.
I need you.
I cherish you.
You are the best.
You are charming.
I can’t live without you.
You set my heart on fire.
I love being around you.
I respect you.
You are my reason for living.
You are precious.
You complete me.
You’re the love of my life.
I can’t stop thinking about you.
I lost my heart on you.
I dreamt about you last night.
You bring happiness to rainy days.
I’ve got you under my skin.
You are the reason I’m alive.
I want you.
You are my reason for living.
I lost my heart on you.
You complete me.
I am better because of you
You are my dear.
I’m affectionate for you.
I adulate you.
No one matters but you.
I’m wild about you.
You’re all I see.
Ways to Say WELL DONE in English
Bravo
Good
The stuff of champions
Fantastic
I just love it
First class
Good work
Nice job
Far out
You’re doing well
Cool
Wow
Neat
Magnificient
Polished performance
Unbelievable
Super!
Keep it up!
I like that
Way to go
Marvelous
Clever
Good for you
Well, look at you go
Tremendous
I am impressed
Sensational
Felicitation
You did it that time
You are really improving.
You make it look easy.
You rock
Greetings
That is first class work
Keep up the good work
That is better than ever.
Other Ways to Say I MISS YOU in English
You occupy my thoughts.
I miss your laugh.
I adore you.
I’m infatuated with you.
You crossed my mind.
I appreciate you.
i feel sad without you.
You inspire me.
I miss seeing your face.
I cherish you.
The words is not the same when you are away.
You make my heart skip a beat.
You’re all I need.
You stole my heart.
I live for our love.
I can’t live without you.
You set my heart on fire.
I respect you.
You give me wings to fly.
I can’t wait to see your beautiful face.
I can’t live without you.
You fill my heart.
I need you now.
My life is meaningless without you.
I miss your smile.
You bring joy to my life.
All I do is think of you.
I love being around you.
You are my reason for living.
I value you.
Your picture makes me smile.
I want a lifetime with you.
I hope I see you again.
You are the reason I’m alive.
I want you.
You are my treasure.
I adore you so much.
You are precious.
You complete me.
I yearn for you.
Your presence makes me a happy person.
You’re the love of my life.
You are my world.
You have been running through my head all night.
I can’t live without you.
I’m yours.
You are my sunshine.
I long for you.
You’re everything to me.
You’re everything to me.
You’re the light of my life.
I’m head over heels for you.
I lost my heart on you.
I can’t take my eyes off you.
You complete me.
100 Ways to Say Good Job in English
You’ve got it made!
You’ve got your brain in gear today.
Great!
Congratulations!
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
I’ve never seen anyone do it better.
You’ve just about mastered that.
That’s an interesting way of looking at it.
That’s really nice.
That’s coming along nicely.
Keep up the good work.
You did it that time!
It looks like you’ve put a lot of work into this.
Super-Duper!
Out of sight.
Now that’s what I call a fine job.
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
Keep working on it; you’re improving.
Much better!
That’s better than ever.
That was first class work.
You’re doing fine.
That’s a real work of art.
You certainly did well today.
Way to go.
I like that.
That’s it.
Marvelous!
Cool!
Tremendous!
Fantastic!
Excellent!
You’ve got the hang of it!
It’s a classic.
Right on!
Keep on trying!Very interesting.
That’s coming along nicely.
Terrific!
Beautiful!
You haven’t missed a thing.
Keep working on it. You’re improving.
Now you have it!
You are learning fast.
Good for you!
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
Aren’t you proud of yourself?
One more time and you’ll have it.
You really make my job fun.
That’s the right way to do it.
You’re getting better every day.
You must have been practicing.
You did that very well.
Fine!
Nice going.
You’re really going to town.
Outstanding!
Fantastic!
Tremendous!
That’s how to handle that.
Now that’s what I call a fine job.
Nice going.
You’re really going to town.
OUTSTANDING!
FANTASTIC!
TREMENDOUS!
That’s how to handle that.
Now that’s what I call a fine job.
That’s great.
Right on!
You’re really improving.
You’re doing beautifully!
SUPERB!
Good remembering.
You’ve got that down pat.
You certainly did well today.
That kind of work makes me happy.
It’s such a pleasure to teach when
You work like that!
I think you’re doing the right thing.
Asking For Information in English
I’m looking for…
I’d like to know…
Do you know…?
Could you tell me…?
Can you tell me…?
Do you have any idea…?
I don’t suppose you know…?
I’m calling to find out…
I wonder if someone could tell me…?
Do you happen to know…?
Have you got an idea of…?
Don’t suppose you (would) know…?
Can I have … please?
Is this right way for …?
Would you mind…?
Could anyone tell me…?
I’m interested in…
I wonder if you could tell me…?
I was wondering…
Ways to Say You are Welcome
Anytime
Sure
It’s okay.
Never metion.
Mention it.
Glad to have helped.
It’s all gray.
Cool.
Sure thing.
Not at all.
No worries
It was nothing.
My pleasure.
Glad to be of any assistance.
Oh anytime.
Don’t mention it.
You got it.
Happy to serve you.
No problem.
Of course.
It was nothing.
You are welcome.
You got it.
Glad to help.
That’s all right.
It’s alright.
Not a problem.
That’s absolutely fine.
Certainly
Other Ways to Say NO
I’m sorry I’m busy.
That’s not going to work for me.
Maybe next time.
I’d love to – but can’t.
My body say yes, but my heart say no.
That doesn’t work for me.
I wish I could make it work.
I really appreciate you asking me, bu t I can’t do it.
I’m not able to commit to that right now.
I just don’t have that to give right now.
I want to, but I’m unable to.
I’d like to, but I know I’II regret it.
I’m in a season of NO.
Sounds tempting, but I’II have to pass.
I am honoured that you asked me but I can’t do it.
I really appreciate you asking me but I can’t commit to that right now.
No, thanks.
Thanks for thinking of me but I can’t
Unfortunately not.
I’m afraid I can’t.
Maybe another time.
Not possible.
By no means.
I’m slammed.
Not for me, thanks.
Unfortunately, that’s not something I can do at this time.
I’m really booked.
Thanks for thinking of me. I really wish I could.
That’s not an option.
This is not negotiable.
I think not.
If only it worked, but …
Not for me my friend, thanks.
I have something else.
Certainly not.
Nope
Nah
Sorry
Not now
Not this time
By no means.
I’m taking some time.
Other Ways to Say CONGRATULATIONS
That’s better than ever.
That’s first class work.
I’m impressed.
That’s clever!
Way to go.
Outstanding!
You’re doing fine.
That’s a real work of art.
You certainly did well today.
Way to go.
I like that.
That’s it.
Marvelous!
I think you’re doing the right thing.
That’s how to handle that.
Now that’s what I call a fine job.
That’s great.
Right on!
You’re really improving.
You’re doing beautifully!
SUPERB!
Good remembering.
You’ve got that down pat.
You certainly did well today.
That kind of work makes me happy.
It’s such a pleasure to teach when
You’ve just about mastered that.
That’s an interesting way of looking at it.
That’s really nice.
You are the best.
You are genius.
That’s the way.
You are doing beautifully.
You are the just about mastered that.
I’m happy to see you working like that.
That is the better than ever.
You are really improving.
You work like that!
Congratulations!
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
I’ve never seen anyone do it better.
Now you have the hang of it!
That’s the best ever.
Ways to Say I Think, Express Your Opinion
I believe…
I would say…
I consider…
To me…
I feel…
In my opinion…
I assume…
As I see it…
To my mind…
From my point of view…
It is my view…
If you ask me…
It’s my belief that…
I honestly believe that…
To my way of thinking…
In my point of view…
As far as I can tell…
As far as I’m concerned…
The way I see things is that…
It seems to me that…
Ways to Say HELLO in English
Hello
Hey
Bonjour
Howdy?
How are ya?
Hi
Good evening
Good morning
Long time, no see
What are you been up to?
How have you been?
What’s up?
Greeting
Good to see you
Hey, boo
How are things?
What have you been up to?
Look what the cat dragged in!
It is nice to meet you
What’s going on?
Stay safe
Welcome
How are you feeling today?
Hey there?
Nice to see you again?
Look who it is!
Good morning sir, how are you?
Greetings and salutations!
Good day
Great to see you.
Good afternoon.
Whatcha
Ways to Say What’s up in English
What’s sizzling?
What’s shaking?
Yo!
Hello!
Wazzup!
Whatcha doin?
What’s up buttercup?
How’s life treating you?
Anything new with you?
Hi
Howdy
what’s poppin?
What’s cookin’?
Sup?
What’s new?
What are you doing?
What’s going on?
What are you up to?
Ways to Say I AGREE
I agree.
Yeah
Yep
Absolutely!,
I guess so.
Yup
Definitely.
I had that same idea.
I think you are totally right about that.
I fee that way too.
I agree with you.
That’s exactly how I feel.
I’d go along with that.
That’s just what I was thinking.
Of course.
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
Sure.
We are of one mind.
You can say that again.
I could not agree with you more my friend.
You’ve hit the nail on the head.
You got it dude.
Our thoughts are absolutely parallel.
You are so right.
That’s right.
Agreed.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
We’re in accord.
You’re absolutely right.
Exactly!
You got it.
I could not have said it any better.
Our thoughts are parallel.
My thoughts exactly.
Affirmative.
No doubt about it.
I see what you mean…
So do I.
Different Ways to Say OK in English
Approved
Correct
Surely
Satisfactory
Acceptable
Tolerable
Passable
Adequate
Fine
Good
Not bad
Up to scratch
Permitted
Accurate
Green light
Agree to
Go
Yep
Certify
Moderate
Respectable
Pleasing
Of course
No problem
Assent
Alright
Yes
Pass
Confirm
Okeydokey
Notarize
Authorize
Endorse
Ways to Say Good Luck
Best of luck!
Break a leg!
Best wishes.
Godspeed
I hope everything will be all right.
I hope things will turn out fine..
Blow them away!
You’ll do great!
Wishing you lots of luck!
May the force be with you.
You’ll do great.
Knock them dead!
You are going to be amazing!
Wishing you all the best!
I wish you luck!
Fingers crossed!
Wishing you a lot of luck!
You were made for this!
I hope things will work out all right.
Politely Ask Someone to Repeat Something
Sorry
Excuse me?
Pardon?
Could you please repeat that?
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Could you repeat that, please?
Let me repeat that just to make sure?
Do you mind repeating that?
Would you mind repeating that?
Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Expressing Your Anger in English
I don’t believe it!
What a pain!
Is it possible?
I could really do without it.
It really gets on my nerves.
I have had it up to here with…
I’m sick and tired of…
I’m fed up with it.
Damn it.
Rubbish!
Just you wait!
Get out of my way!
That’s the last straw!
Mind your own business!
It’s none of your business!
Shame on you!
I don’t think that’s very clever!
I get so irritated by Tom I can’t be around her.
I can’t stand it any longer!
Please I’m so mad right now I can’t talk to you.
Ways to Say OH MY GOD!
Oh gosh!
O.M.G!
Goodness gracious me!
Oh my!
Holy moly
For heaven’s sake!
Oh Jesus!
Blimey!
For the love of God!
Gosh almighty!
Shitting Hell!
That is bare sick!
Heavens to Betsy!
Holy crap
Oh my goodness!
Oh boy!