SOME USEFUL ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS

What are examples of expressions in English? Here are 10 must-know English expressions and their meanings Best thing since sliced bread. Challenge accepted. Cross that bridge when you come to it. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Dutch courage. In the heat of the moment. Keep something at bay. Make a long story short.

For English Learners, these are some of the most useful, common, and important English Expressions that can help anyone to be fluent in English conversation. Learning these expressions can help the learners speak English more fluently and confidently and even can be helpful for those whose English is so-so. My advice is to learn these expressions by heart and practice them both in speaking and writing. These English Expressions can be a starting kick for you to start as a bike starts with a kick. We know that by bringing fluency to your English, practicing is one of the most effective ways to do so. You can search for a friend to join and practice with. You can also practice with your own self. You can stand in front of a mirror and practice speaking English and if you have an English-speaking community, then you are lucky enough to start speaking English with them.

The first set of English Expressions 

  1. There is a…                There is a lot of …
  2. There is no…              There is not much…
  3. There is not a…          There is plenty of…
  4. There are some…       There are a lot of…
  5. There are no…           There are not many…
  6. There are not any…    There are plenty of…

The second set of English Expressions 

  1. How are you?                Just fine, thanks.
  2. How have you been?      Great, thanks.
  3. How are you doing?       Pretty good.
  4. How are things?            So so. Thanks.
  5. How is family?              Well, talk to you later.
  6. How is work?                Well, nice talking to you.
  7. How is business?           See you.
  8. How are studies?           See you later.

The third set of English Expressions 

  • She is terrific at dancing.
  • He is very good at Math.
  • She is pretty good at cooking.
  • He is not so good at basketball.
  • They are pretty bad at speaking English.
  • We are pretty bad at writing letters.
  • She is terrible at remembering names.
  • I can type very well.
  • I can type pretty well.
  • I can type a little.
  • I can’t type very well.
  • I can’t type at all.

The Fourth set of English Expressions regarding directions of movements 

  1. Walk along…
  2. Walk for about 100 meters / 5 minutes.
  3. Go down the street for…
  4. Turn left/right.
  5. Take the first/second turning on the left/right.
  6. Go past…
  7. …until you reach…

COMPLAINTS AND APOLOGIES 

  1. Simply apologize
  • I’m sorry I’m late.
  1. Apologize and explain
  • I’m sorry. I missed the bus.
  1. Apologize and say you made a mistake
  • I’m sorry. I woke up late today.
  1. Apologize and make a promise
  • I’m very sorry. It won’t happen again.

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