Common phrases for not having an opinion:

  • I’ve never given it much thought.
  • I don’t have strong feelings either way.
  • It doesn’t make any difference to me.
  • I have no opinion on the matter.

Common phrases for agreeing:

  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s so true.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I agree 100%
  • I couldn’t agree with you more.
  • (informal) Tell me about it! / You’re telling me!
  • (informal) I’ll say!
  • I suppose so. (use this phrase for weak agreement – you agree, but reluctantly)

Common phrases to ask how someone is:

What’s up? What’s new? What have you been up to lately? How’s it going? How are things? How’s life?

Common phrases to say how you are:

I’m fine, thanks. How about you? Pretty good. Same as always Not so great. Could be better cant complain

Common phrases to say thank you:

I really appreciate it. I’m really grateful That’s so kind of you. I owe you one. (this means you want/need to do a favor for the other person in the future)

Common phrases to respond to thank you:

No problem. No worries Don’t mention it. My pleasure. Anytime.

Common phrases to end a conversation politely:

It was nice chatting with you. Anyway, I should get going.

Common phrases to ask for information:

Do you have any idea…? Would you happen to know…? (when you’re not sure if the other person has the information.) I don’t suppose you (would) know…? (when you’re not sure if the other person has the information.)

Common phrases to say I don’t know:

I have no idea/clue. I can’t help you there. (informal) Beats me. I’m not really sure. I’ve been wondering that, too.

Common phrases for disagreeing:

I’m not so sure about that. That’s not how I see it. Not necessarily

Common phrases to respond to great news:

That’s great! How wonderful! Awesome!

Common phrases to respond to bad news:

Oh no… That’s terrible. Poor you. (Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too serious) I’m so sorry to hear that.

Common phrases to invite someone somewhere:

Are you free… [Saturday night?] Are you doing anything… [Saturday night?] (informal) Do you wanna… [see a movie?] (formal)Would you like to… [join me for dinner?]

Common phrases for food:

I’m starving! (= I’m very hungry) Let’s grab a bite to eat. How about eating out tonight? (eat out = eat at a restaurant) I’ll have… (use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)

Common phrases for price:

It cost a fortune. It cost an arm and a leg. That’s a rip-off. (= overpriced; far more expensive than it should be) That’s a bit pricey. That’s quite reasonable. (= it’s a good price) That’s a good deal. (= a good value for the amount of money) It was a real bargain. It was dirt cheap. (= extremely inexpensive)

Common phrases for weather:

It’s a little chilly. It’s freezing. (= extremely cold) Make sure to bundle up. (bundle up = put on warm clothes for protection against the cold)

Common phrases for hot weather:

It’s absolutely boiling! (boiling = extremely hot) it scorching hot outside

Common phrases for being tired:

I’m exhausted. I’m dead tired. I’m beat I can hardly keep my eyes open I’m gonna hit the sack. (hit the sack = go to bed)