100+ Intermediate English phrases – Espresso English

1. Pardon?
   (in case you didn’t hear or perceive what the particular person stated)
2. Would you thoughts repeating that?
3. What do you imply?
   (asking for extra data)
4. I’m undecided I observe you.
   (= I don’t perceive)
5. Might you clarify… ?

1. Do you perceive what I’m saying?
2. Does that make sense?
3. Have you learnt what I imply?
4. Are you with me to date?
   (typically used in the midst of a protracted clarification or directions)
5. Is that clear?
   (typically used after giving orders, or expressing disapproval or one other unfavourable perspective)

1. I want a bit assist.
2. Might you assist me out?
3. Might you give me a hand?
   (often used for bodily duties)
4. Might you spare a pair minutes?
5. Might you do me a favor?

1. (extra formal) Would you thoughts… [opening the window]?
2. Might you please… [turn off the lights]?
3. (casual) Are you able to… [pass me the chicken]?
4. Please… [send me the information].
5. I’d admire it in case you may… [wash the dishes].

1. Sorry to interrupt, however…
2. Excuse me – may I discuss to you for a minute? / do you could have a minute?
   (when interrupting a dialog between two different individuals, to speak to one among them)
3. Might I soar in right here?
   (use this when interrupting a dialogue amongst many individuals)
4. Sorry – I simply need to say that…
5. (formal) Might I’ve a phrase?

1. Sustain the great work!
2. That was a pleasant strive.
   (say this after somebody made effort however failed)
3. That’s an actual enchancment.
4. You’re heading in the right direction.
5. You’ve virtually bought it.
6. You’re doing nice.
7. Don’t surrender! / Hold in there!
   (when somebody is presently having difficulties)
8. You are able to do it!
9. Give it your finest shot.
   (finest shot = finest strive, finest effort)
10. Good job! / You probably did nice!
    (after the particular person has accomplished one thing good)

1. I’m not completely happy about this.
2. I’m sorry, however that is unacceptable.
3. I’m not very glad with… [ex. this product / this situation]
4. (casual) I can’t stand it when… [ex. the internet is slow]
5. (casual) This sucks.

1. I’ll at all times keep in mind… / I’ll always remember…
2. If I keep in mind appropriately… / So far as I can recall…
3. I’ve a obscure recollection of…
4. It’s on the tip of my tongue.
   (=I’m making an attempt to recollect, however I can’t fairly keep in mind)
5. My thoughts went clean.
   (= I couldn’t keep in mind/consider something)
6. It doesn’t ring a bell.
   (=it doesn’t sound acquainted)
7. Please keep in mind to… / Please don’t neglect to…
8. I’d prefer to remind you about…
9. You haven’t forgotten to/about… have you ever?
10. It fully slipped my thoughts!
    (= I fully forgot about it!)

1. It’s a chunk of cake.
2. It’s a cinch.
3. It’s a breeze.
4. Anybody can do it.
5. There’s nothing to it.
6. It’s onerous.
7. It’s a bit difficult.
8. It’s actually powerful.
9. It’s not a stroll within the park.
10. It’s very demanding.
    (= it takes a whole lot of time and power)

1. She’s in her early twenties.
   (=20-23 years outdated)
2. He’s in his late thirties.
   (=37-39 years outdated)
3. She simply turned six.
4. Act your age!
   (use this when an grownup is being immature, appearing like a baby)
5. I’m not as younger as I was.
6. I’m not over the hill but!
   (over the hill = a casual expression to say “outdated”)
7. He’s no spring hen.
   (= he’s not younger)
8. She’s sensible past her years.
   (she is younger, however she has the knowledge of an older particular person)
9. I’m having a senior second.
   (= I’m being forgetful)
10. He lived to a ripe outdated age.
    (= a really outdated age)

1. Do you could have… ?
2. The place can I discover… ?
3. I’m simply searching.
   (searching = trying casually)
4. I’m in search of…
5. How a lot is that this?
6. Is that this on sale?
7. Can I strive it on?
   (use this to ask in case you can placed on clothes to see if it’s the appropriate measurement)
8. I’ll take it!
9. Do you are taking bank cards?
10. I’d prefer to return/alternate this.

1. I’m ravenous!
   (= I’m very hungry)
2. Let’s seize a chunk to eat.
3. How about consuming out tonight?
   (eat out = eat at a restaurant)
4. I introduced some snacks.
5. This soup is scrumptious!
6. Might I’ve one other serving to of… [potatoes]?
   (one other serving to = one other portion)
7. I’ll have…
   (use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)
8. Might we get the examine, please?
9. I’m full.
   (= I’m glad)
10. I’m stuffed.
    (= I ate a LOT, perhaps an excessive amount of!)

1. The place’s the distant?
   (distant = distant management)
2. Is there something good on?
3. Can I alter the channel?
4. I’ve already seen this episode.
5. It is a rerun.
   (rerun = an outdated episode that was already proven on TV beforehand)
6. I like this present!
7. There are too many commercials.
8. Cease channel-surfing.
   (channel-surfing = altering the channel shortly)
9. Test the TV information.
   (the TV information has the details about the TV programming and schedule)
10. It’s the season finale!
    (= the ultimate episode of the season)

1. Do you could have any luggage to examine?
2. Would you want a window seat or an aisle seat?
   (aisle = hall)
3. Right here’s your boarding cross.
   (boarding cross = the paper that allows you to enter the airplane)
4. Your flight leaves from gate 15.
5. Your seat quantity is 8F.
6. Flight 800 is now boarding.
   (boarding = passengers can enter the airplane)
7. Your flight has been delayed.
8. Your flight has been canceled.
9. That is the ultimate name for flight 800.
10. What’s the function of your journey?

1. It break the bank.
2. It price an arm and a leg.
3. That’s a rip-off.
   (= overpriced; far dearer than it needs to be)
4. I can’t afford it.
   (= I don’t have the funds for to purchase it)
5. That’s a bit expensive.
6. That’s fairly cheap.
   (= it’s worth)
7. It’s 20% off.
   (= there’s a 20% low cost)
8. That’s deal.
   (= worth for the sum of money)
9. It was an actual cut price.
10. It was dust low cost.
    (= extraordinarily cheap)

1. It’s good and heat at this time.
2. It’s completely boiling!
   (boiling = extraordinarily scorching)
3. We’re having an actual warmth wave.
   (warmth wave = many consecutive days of scorching climate)
4. The solar’s actually sturdy at this time.
5. It’s scorching and humid.

1. It’s a bit chilly.
2. It’s freezing.
   (= extraordinarily chilly)
3. The temperature’s dropping.
4. Be certain to bundle up.
   (bundle up = placed on heat garments for cover towards the chilly)
5. We’re anticipating some winter climate.
   (winter climate = snow, hail, sleet, ice, and so forth.)

1. It’s drizzling.
   (= raining calmly)
2. It’s pouring.
   (= raining closely)
3. It’s raining cats and canines.
   (= raining closely)
4. I bought caught in a downpour.
5. I believe the rain’s letting up.
   (letting up = getting lighter and stopping)

1. I’m exhausted.
2. I’m lifeless drained.
3. I’m pooped.
4. I’m spent.
5. I’m beat.
6. I’m working on fumes. / I’m working on empty.
7. I can hardly maintain my eyes open.
8. I’m off to mattress.
9. I’m gonna hit the sack.
   (hit the sack = go to mattress)
10. It’s bedtime for me.

1. I actually ought to…
2. I promise that I’ll…
3. I swear I’ll / I gained’t…
   (a really sturdy promise)
4. It doesn’t matter what occurs, I’m going to…
5. Come hell or excessive water, I’ll…

#4 and #5 categorical your willpower to do one thing, even when obstacles seem.

1. Sorry I’m late.
2. I overslept.
   (= I slept longer than I ought to have)
3. My alarm didn’t go off.
4. I needed to wait ages for a bus.
   (ages = a really very long time)
5. The bus was late.
6. The visitors was horrible.
7. I couldn’t discover a parking spot.
8. I bought misplaced coming right here.
9. I used to be tied up in a gathering.
   (tied up = occupied, not possible to flee)
10. I simply misplaced monitor of time.
    (= I didn’t discover what time it was)

1. That’s proper.
2. That’s spot on.
3. You’ve hit the nail on the top. / You’ve nailed it.
4. I suppose so.
   (use this whenever you agree, however you aren’t fully satisfied)
5. I’m afraid you’re proper.
   (use this in response to unhealthy information, to say the unhealthy information is right)

1. I’m afraid that’s not fairly proper.
2. I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
3. No, you’ve bought it unsuitable.
4. No, that’s all unsuitable.
5. (casual – impolite) / Bullshit.

1. He’s actually sharp.
2. She’s sensible.
3. He’s very vibrant.
4. She’s a genius.
5. He’s a sensible cookie.

1. He’s not the sharpest device within the shed.
2. She’s just a few playing cards in need of a deck.
3. He’s a bit gradual.
4. She’s a whole fool.
5. He’s actually dumb.