Beautiful, thoughtful sayings English language is a popular topic in the tattoo world. What meaning and message the tattoo inscription on the body will carry is up to you, and the tattoo artist will always help you decide on the font and design. Your attention - a collection of phrases and quotes with translation.
Phrases for a tattoo about love
Where there is love there is life.
Where there is love, there is life. (Mahatma Gandhi)
"When love is not madness it is not love."
If love is not crazy, then it is not love. (Pedro Calderon de la Barca)
"Love never dies"
Love never dies.
"True love is rare, and it's the only thing that gives life real meaning."
True love rare, and only it gives life a true meaning. (Nicholas Sparks)
“The heart wants what it wants. There's no logic to these things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that's that.
The heart wants what it wants. There is no logic in this. You meet someone and fall in love, that's all. (Woody Allen)
"You yourself, as much as anyone in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
You yourself, no less than anyone else in the universe, deserve your love. (Buddha)
"You can't make your heart feel something it won't."
You can't make your heart feel what it doesn't feel.
"Love is anguish".
Love is torment (pain, torment).
"Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."
Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. (Robert Frost)
"The very essence of romance is uncertainty."
The whole point of a romantic relationship is uncertainty. (Oscar Wilde)
"It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight."
It was love at first sight, from the last sight, from the eternal sight.” (Vladimir Nabokov, "Lolita")
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this.”
I love you without knowing how, when or from where. I just love you, no problem or pride: I love you this way because I don't know any other way to love. (Pablo Neruda)
"A woman knows the face of the man she loves as a sailor knows the open sea."
A woman knows the face of a man she loves, just as a sailor knows the open sea. (Honore de Balzac)
"Even when love isn't enough...somehow it is."
Even when love alone is not enough… somehow, it is (…enough). (Stephen King)
Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.
Love is fire. But whether she's going to warm your heart or burn down your house, you can never tell for sure. (Joan Crawford)
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
You know you're in love when you can't sleep because reality is finally more beautiful than your dreams. (Dr. Seuss)
"For the world you may be just one person, but for one person you may be the whole world!"
For the world you are just one person, but for one person you are the whole world!
"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
A lot of people want to ride with you in a limousine, but what you really need is this person to ride the bus with you when the limo breaks down. (Oprah Winfrey)
Love everyone, trust the elect and do no harm to anyone. (William Shakespeare)
“Never compare your love story with those in the movies, because they are written by scriptwriters. Yours is written by God.
Never compare your love story to movies. They were invented by screenwriters, yours was written by God himself.
"A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love."
The slightest drop of hope is enough to give birth to love.
"Love is not finding someone to live with, its finding someone you can't live without."
Love is finding someone you can't live without.
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love".
One word frees us from all the hardships and pains of life: this word is love.
One life long love.
One love for life.
"What is love?"
What is love?
Beautiful phrases for a tattoo about life
"Respect the past, create the future".
Respect the past, create the future.
Live without regrets.
"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life".
Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience - that's what it is ideal life. (Mark Twain)
"Welcome to my mad world".
Welcome to my crazy world.
"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."
Life is a series of lessons that you need to live in order to understand them.
"The man who has no imagination has no wings".
A man without imagination has no wings. (Mohammed Ali)
"We're all mad here."
Everyone here is crazy!
"Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans."
Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. (Allen Saunders)
“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”
Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them more. (Oscar Wilde)
“The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something."
It's time to act now. It's never too late to do something.
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself".
Life is not meant to find oneself, but to create oneself. (George Bernard Shaw)
“It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years".
What matters is not the number of years lived, but the quality of your life in these years.
"Do not squander time - this is stuff life is made of".
Don't waste your time - life is made of it. (Benjamin Franklin)
"No man or woman is worth your tears, and the one who is, would not make you cry."
No person deserves your tears, and those who do will not make you cry.
"Your life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be opened".
Your life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be revealed.
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted - Kindness, even the smallest, is never wasted."
“Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life".
Happiness is not a goal, but a way of life.
"Stretching his hand out to catch the stars, he forgets the flowers at his feet."
Stretching out his hand to catch the stars, he forgets about the flowers under his feet.
"There are people who have money and people who are rich."
There are people who have money and there are rich people. (Coco Chanel)
“Have no fear of perfection; you'll never reach it."
Don't be afraid of perfection; you will never reach it.
"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.”
Keep love in your heart. Life without love is a garden without sun, all the flowers in which have withered. (Oscar Wilde)
"A good head and a good heart is always a formidable combination".
A good head and a good heart is always an amazing combination.
"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."
He who cannot change his views cannot change anything.
Beauty is an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused.
Beauty is a gift for which few people feel contempt, except for those who are denied this gift.
To get anywhere, strike out for somewhere, or you will get nowhere
To get somewhere, move in some direction or you won't get anywhere.
beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
Beauty is strength and a smile is its sword.
“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wisely grows it under his feet.
A fool seeks happiness far away, a smart one grows it nearby.
"It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend."
It is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend.
“Life is short. There is no time to leave important words unsaid.
Life is short. There is no time to leave important words unsaid.
"Not the power to remember, but it's very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence."
Not the ability to remember, but quite the opposite - the ability to forget is a necessary condition for our existence.
"Only love can break your heart so be sure it's right befor you fall."
Only love can break your heart and be ready for it before you fall in love.
“Failure does not mean I have disgraced; It does mean I have dared to try.
Failure does not mean that I am disgraced; It means I had the courage to take a risk.
"We do not remember days, we remember moments."
We don't remember days, we remember moments.
Believe in yourself!
Tattoos, once considered something very indecent, even vulgar, today have overcome these barriers of contempt in society. A tattoo is a fashionable, original body decoration. People put deep meaning into the drawings and words that they imprint on their bodies.
A tattoo is also one of the ways of self-expression, through it people emphasize their individuality.
Today we will talk about inscriptions as a type of tattoo. They are popular, almost on par with the drawings. Often, a drawing is not able to convey what can be expressed in words. Among the tattoo inscriptions, the following phrases are popular:
- in English
- in French
- in spanish
- in Latin
- names ( proper names, names of relatives and loved ones, etc.)
Often the phrases that are chosen for tattoos are for the future owners of tattoos the motto for life or the deepest wisdom that they have discovered for themselves or the goal of life that they want to achieve at any cost. In any case, it will keep this or that “thought” on your body.
In this article, I will present you the most beautiful, interesting, popular phrases in English, from which you will surely be able to choose an “idea” that will be especially close to you. Phrases for tattoos are given with translation, so that you can understand their meaning.
Popular English tattoo inscriptions with translation
Theme "Love"
- All you need is love. - All you need is love.
- Love is the movement - Love is the movement.
- Endless love. - Endless love.
- follow your heart. - I follow my heart.
- The best thing in our life is love. The best thing in our life is love.
- One lifelong love. - The only love of a lifetime.
- The love of my life. - Love of my life.
- While I'm breathing - I love and believe. As long as I breathe, I love and believe.
- Love is my religion. - Love is my religion
Theme "Our Past"
- Never look back. - Never look back.
- live without regrets. -Live without regrets.
- I remember everything what I "ve forgotten ... - I remember everything that I forgot (a) ...
Theme "Fight"
- Destroy what destroys you. Destroy what destroys you.
- Battle of life. - Fight for life.
- Never give up. - Never give up.
- Don't let your mind kill your heart and soul. Don't let your mind kill your heart and soul.
- Be strong girl. - Be a strong girl.
- Let your fears go. - Let your fears go
Theme "Dream"
- Never stop dreaming. - Never stop dreaming.
- All that we see or seem to be but a dream within a dream. Everything we see and feel is only a dream within a dream.
- Don't dream your life live your dream. Don't dream your life, live the dream...
Miscellaneous
- That be or not to be. - To be or not to be.
- Health is wealth. - Health is wealth.
- Wait and see. - We'll wait and see.
- now or never. - Now or never.
- Free your mind. - Free your mind.
- Help yourself. - Help yourself.
- Forever family. - Family forever.
- Family together always. - Family is always together
One-word inscription
- love - love
- Hope - hope
- Free - freedom, free (th)
- Strong - strong (th)
- Confidence - confidence
- Serendipity - serendipity, insightful (th)
Harmony of tattoo inscriptions
Tattoos in English look very impressive if they are done correctly and tastefully.
- First, based on whether you have chosen a long or short inscription, find a suitable location. If the inscription is quite long, respectively, stop your choice on the back or on the ribs. If the phrase consists of two or three words, the decision where to place it on your body is up to your imagination.
- Secondly, do not forget about the font. It is absolutely redundant to choose a font whose design stands out for having swirls or hearts, if this is any philosophical expression. Observe the harmony of words and design.
- Another good advice would be: do not translate your favorite phrases from Russian or another language into English using online translators. Often the option that the online translator will offer you will be the wrong translation. Moreover, catchphrases require a professional approach to translation.
Spoken English is speech that is used in a daily environment. These are the sayings and phrases that native speakers say in the store, at home, while meeting with friends, at a party, etc. Standard spoken phrases in English can be divided into several categories, such as ''Home and family'', ''Greetings '', ''Apologies'', ''Weather'', ''Hobby'', ''Dating'', etc.
It is important to note that colloquial phrases in English can be represented as one word ( Hello!, Hi!, Welcome!), and a collection of several words ( to tell you the truth, see you later, wish you a great day). Let's give examples of basic conversational phrases in English with translation, make interesting sentences with them and play a few situational examples. Go!
Common phrases in English: everything you need to know to keep the conversation going
So what is spoken English? The colloquial vocabulary of the English language is a kind of speech patterns, standard phrases that we use every day in our speech. The peculiarity of such English is that we use common colloquial phrases every day, without thinking about what they said. The point is that for the base conversational level you need to know a minimum of vocabulary and grammar.
This is not a strict official speech, where speech constructions must be thought out to the smallest detail. The main thing here is to preserve the meaning and that one necessary phrase be interconnected with another and complement it. So you can talk to foreigners easily and without embarrassment.
We offer you to learn the basic colloquial phrases for everyday communication using tables. Below are some suggestions to consolidate the result.
English greetings and goodbyes
How to start a conversation in English? That's right, with the help of words of welcome. In the table below, consider the most popular options:
| good afternoon | Good afternoon |
| good morning | Good morning |
| good evening | Good evening |
| Hi! | Hello! |
| Hello! | Hello! (Hello!) |
| See you tomorrow! | See you tomorrow! |
| Good bye (Bye) | Bye! |
Note! These phrases are appropriate to use only in a conversational environment. Such friendliness is not suitable for an official style. Even if you are on good terms with colleagues at work, it is better to leave familiarity for cafes and at home, and at work you should adhere to corporate rules and appropriate official communication.
Reference: in addition to the classic phrases for speaking in English, there are also other options, for example, book ones. In this case a prime example there will be a word farewell, which means ‘ 'goodbye''. When we talk about this word, Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece comes to mind. AFarewelltoArms, or AfarewelltoGuns, as it is also known. The essay can be translated into Russian as "Farewell to weapons." It follows from this that the word farewell- more of a book version than a colloquial one. Just take note of this word.
After we greeted each other, to keep the conversation going, it is customary to ask how the interlocutor is doing. For this, too, there are standard phrases for communicating in English:
Note! After you have answered good,Fine or simply Ok, it is appropriate to add thank you, or a simplified version of the phrase thanks. These are basic rules of courtesy that everyone should know.
And further: remember that phrases like How are you? - an elementary example of a greeting, which is as appropriate as washing your hands before eating. This does not mean at all that the person who says the phrase is really interested in your life. It's just a greeting, nothing more. In this case, you need to answer briefly. fine,thanks, and in any case do not complain about life! In America, this is considered a sign of bad taste. That is not accepted. Personal conversations should be left for friendly conversation when talking with girlfriends at evening gatherings.
Phrases for expressing your opinion
The English language is very bright and colorful, and it is colored by individual words and phrases that we use in our conversation. One of these phrases are words to express confidence or vice versa - uncertainty.
Consider some options :
Be careful with the phrase I bet. This means that you are so sure of something that you are ready to argue. When we say I am certain, it means that you are very sure of something. But the phrases I am really pretty sure, I am absolutely sure are purely colloquial. When writing dialogues, be careful what you say.
Here are some examples to better explain the situation:
- We have a lot of things to do before we leave but we will visit all our friends, by all means => We have a lot of things to do before we leave, but we will visit all our friends no matter what became.
- I am really pretty sure that this girl was in our school canteen a few days ago => I am really pretty sure that this girl was in our school canteen a few days ago.
- Do you think that this is our new teacher? – Yes, I am asbolutely sure => Do you think this is our new teacher? - Yes, I'm quite sure.
- I am certain that these questions will be on agenga today => I am certain that these questions will be on the agenda today.
- These boys are no doubt the examples of real gentleman => These boys are undoubtedly examples of real gentleman.
- These people are by no means be blamed => These people should never be blamed.
Expressing uncertainty
Note! I guess has a synonym - I think. Both options are used when the speaker is not quite sure what he is saying. But... The first option means - I guess, the second - I think. In any case, the parallel between them is quite thin and both options are appropriate when a person is in uncertainty. But! There is still a slight difference. The fact is that I guess is an informal variant that is typical for American English. In the British English phrasebook, we see the option I think. Spoken English for beginners, as you can see, also has its own nuances. So be careful when you start talking in general terms.
Another pair of synonyms - maybe/perhaps. Both words mean => maybe maybe. The only difference: maybe- the option is more for oral speech. In the written style, the word is also used, but purely in a colloquial environment. At that time perhaps is more formal and often used in writing.
Here are some examples for better understanding:
- I think she knows better than you. Last time she did her best, as always => I think she knows better than you. Last time, she did her best, as always.
- I guess we would better buy white flowers. I always see them in your sister's bedroom => I think we should buy white flowers. I always see them in your sister's bedroom.
- Maybe your parents will be tolerant and agree to take this homeless dog => Maybe your parents will be tolerant and agree to take this homeless dog.
- I am not sure they come home tonight => I am not sure they will come home tonight.
- You see, the reason is, I am not quite sure, if they really understood the task => See, the reason is that I'm not quite sure they really understood the task.
When we want to speak our mind to show/express our opinion), then we also use certain words and phrases. They make the conversation livelier and richer.
Consider the phrases in the sentences:
- To tell you the truth, things are much better than you think => To tell you the truth, things are much better than you think.
- To be honest, your new hair-do is not so good as you wished => To be honest, your new hair-do is not as good as you wanted.
- It seems to me that these guys have all skills to success => It seems to me that these guys have all the skills to succeed.
- To my mind, black is not the best way to color the walls => In my opinion, black is not the best way to paint walls.
- In my opinion, you had to study harder to pass this exam. There is no one to blame but you => In my opinion, you should have studied harder to pass the exam. The only one to blame is you.
- In my humble opinion, this dress doesn't suit you any more => In my humble opinion, this dress doesn't suit you anymore.
Expression of consent
Everyone knows that when we agree with something, we say yes. But this is not the only word by which you can express your agreement. Consider other words and phrases =>
A few sentences with words and phrases of agreement:
- This time I will wear blue dress, and you - red. – Deal! => This time I will take the blue dress and you the red one. - Deal!
- We had to add less flour in dough because it is too thick. It won't be delicious. – I agree with you. We added too much flour => We should have added less flour to the dough because it is too dense. It won't taste good. - Agree with you. We added too much flour.
- Will you come with us tomorrow? – Sure! I have nothing to do => Will you come with us tomorrow? - Of course! I have nothing to do.
- There will be a great party tomorrow. And there is a dress code. We all have to wear gorgeous dresses of lilac colour. Will you come? – I guess so => There will be a big party tomorrow. Dress code announced. We should all be in gorgeous purple dresses. You will come? - I think yes.
Reference: word Absolutely means consent and should not be translated as absolutely. It is not right. Correct translation -> I completely agree with you, of course, of course. Correct option must be chosen according to context.
Note! In English there is interesting phrase Ican't (couldn'tt)agreemore, which means I can't help but agree. If you want to make conversational speech more colorful, and a dry topic lively, do not neglect interesting expressions.
Here is an example in a sentence:
- This cake is so delicious I want to give you one more piece! — I can't agree more! => This cake is so delicious that I want to give you another piece! - I can't help but agree!
We express disagreement
It can be seen from the table that the words we use to indicate disagreement are quite interesting. In addition to the standard Idon'tthinkso and Ofcoursenot, in colloquial speech other phrases are used. Consider them in sentences =>
- Yesterday I saw your girl with another guy! – You must be kidding! She was with me waiting for my parents! => Yesterday I saw your girlfriend with another guy! - You must be joking! She was with me, we were waiting for my parents!
- Tomorrow I and your sister will visit our friends. You will stay home cleaning the house. – Nothing of the king. I go with you! => Tomorrow your sister and I will visit our friends. You stay at home and clean up. - Nothing like this. I'm coming with you!
- Today we are going to bake bread. We have everything we need. Let us start! Are you kidding? I bought everything for pizza, as you asked me. Give me back my money! => Today we will bake bread! We have everything we need. Let's start! - Are you kidding? I bought everything for the pizza, just like you asked me to. Give me back my money!
- I will buy you a beautiful dress for the evening. It costs 10,000 dollars. Are you satisfied with the price? – Absolutely not. I will find another one. This one is too expensive => I will buy you a beautiful dress for this evening. It costs $10,000. Are you satisfied with the price? - Of course not. I will find another dress. It's too expensive.
- I solved the problem in the way we decided yesterday. Everything should be correct. - I don't agree with you. You have done something wrong. The system works not in an appropriate way. The head is unsatisfied => I solved the problem the way we did yesterday. Everything must be right. - I disagree with you. You did something wrong. The system is not working properly. The head is dissatisfied .
The use of such phrases in colloquial speech makes it more beautiful and pleasant. You should not forget about the elements of politeness even when talking with relatives and friends. A few examples:
- What about your close friends? Don't you want to invite them? We will have a lot of fun! => What about your close friends? Would you like to invite them? It will be a lot of fun!
- Can I offer you one more slice of lemon? This will make your tea more tasty => May I offer you another slice of lemon? This will make your tea taste better.
- Of course this is your deal but I will recommend you to listen to our advices => Of course it's up to you, but I would advise you to listen to our advice.
- Would you like to come with us? We have one more seat in the car => Would you like to come with us? We have one more seat in the car.
- Why don't you give all your old things to homeless people? They will be grateful to you! => Why don't you give all your old things to homeless people? They will be very grateful to you!
Important! If I were you -> phrase from conditional sentence, its constituent element. Pay attention to how such sentences are formed:
- If I were you, I would buy this dress => I would buy this dress if I were you.
- I would be silent if I were you => If I were you, I would be silent.
As you noticed, the second part of the conditional sentence is formed by the method would+verb. Wherein If I were you can be both at the beginning and at the end of a phrase (if you forgot something, grammar will help you repeat the necessary material). The meaning itself does not change when rearranged.
What words to express feelings and evaluate them
We use these phrases for each individual case to compose sentences =>
- What the hell! What did you do with my new coat! It is all dirty! => What the hell! What have you done with my new coat! It's all dirty!
- I am so glad for you! You were one of the brightest student in the university so you deserve that job! Congratulations! => I'm so happy for you! You were one of the smartest students at the university, so you deserve this job! Congratulations!
- Did you bake this cake by yourself? Fantastic! It is so delicious! => Did you bake this cake yourself? Awesome! Very tasty!
- Hello! How are you? I heard you bought a new house! - Hi! good, thanks. But it could be better if my wife consulted me before buying this house! => Hello! How do you? I heard you bought new house! - Hi! Well thank you. But it might have been better if my wife had consulted with me before buying this house!
- I will not come with you tomorrow. I have not enough money to pay for this journey. – Oh, what a pity! We will bring you a souvenir! => I will not go with you tomorrow. I don't have enough money to pay for this trip. - Oh, what a pity! We'll bring you a souvenir!
- Look at my new bycicle! It is the last model! – Cool! I always wanted the same! => Look at my new bike! This is the latest model! - Cool! I've always wanted one!
Summing up
Colloquial English vocabulary is colorful and varied, and so is your everyday speech. The important thing is that in order to speak well in a spoken language, complex grammar is not needed. Of course, you need to know the basics, but the subtleties can be left for a formal setting.
In the article, we have given examples of the most popular colloquial phrases and divided them into topics that you can conveniently distribute for daily study. Learn words and phrases little by little, be sure to compose examples and mentally imagine different situations. Knowing colloquial phrases for communication, you can easily communicate with foreigners, even as a novice student. It's simple: the main thing is to be confident in your abilities and conquer new peaks every day.
Develop your systematics and improve your knowledge. Get good dictionaries full of lexical rules and learn something new day by day, and indeed, throughout the day, when you have a free minute. Remember: success comes to those who do not give up and strive for excellence! So let yourself be successful!
Learn and improve yourself!
English speakers also have their own popular phrases in English. And, in order not to go into your pocket for a word, I offer you a selection of some of them. By using this expression in the right place at the right time, you can stay on top and even pass for your boyfriend. Below are phrases in English with translation.
Well and anyway could get into the book of records as the most frequently used words in speech. Their Russian counterpart is "well" and "in any case". Anyway- a kind of image word, characteristic of the inhabitants of the United States. Therefore, if you want to throw dust in the eyes of your English-speaking interlocutors, constantly screw anyway to your suggestions.
2. Introductory words that give time to think about a clever idea
While you are giving birth to an idea, you can win a couple of seconds by using introductory words. They do a good job of creating the illusion of your excellent command of the language.
In short / in a word / in brief
- shorter
as far / as to- concerning
To say nothing of
-
without saying already
First of all/ above all
- primarily
What's more- Moreover
By the way
how much is the fish
) -
by the way
look here
-
listen
After all
-
eventually
Just for the record for reference
And so on / and so forth -
and so on
If I'm not mistaken -
if I'm not mistaken
In other words- in other words
On the opposite - vice versa
The thing is- The thing is
3. Greetings and farewells.
Hi , hello , bye andgood - bye- also legitimate leaders in terms of frequency of use. Where do without them.
But to slightly diversify your speech, you can use some variations:
How are you today (how are you)
bye-bye (bye-bye)
see you later (see you later)
see you soon (see you soon)
till next time (until next time)
good luck (good luck)
see ya (chao, see you)
fare well (goodbye! - grandiloquent word)
take care (take care of yourself)
talk to you later (talk to you later)
until we meet again (until we meet again)
I 'll be back (I'll be back - why not)
4. Options for agreeing or disagreeing, as well as for abstentions (colloquial phrases in English)
A word that breaks even the most convincing arguments - Really? The Russian analogue will be richer: “Che, is it true, or what? Come on!".
In addition to this win-win option, you can express yourself more delicately:
Maybe (maybe)
Yes, sure (yes, of course)
You are right (you are right)
It can hardly be so
Very well (very good)
Most likely
Most unlikely
Not a bit! / No such thing (nothing like that)
I believe so / suppose so
I doubt it (I doubt it)
Naturally (naturally)
No way (no way)
Exactly so (exactly so)
Quite so (Quite right)
I agree with you (I agree with you)
I'm afraid so (I'm afraid so)
In a way / to a certain extent (in a sense)
No doubt (no doubt)
No go / nothing going (of course not)
What's the idea of (what nonsense)
Not for a moment (never in my life)
Nowhere near (not even close)
5. Most Popular Polite Phrases
Sometimes you want to smile at everyone you meet and hang up pardons even in public transport. You can say it's popular.beautiful phrases in English. I want - please!
I'm so sorry (I'm so sorry)
I beg your pardon (I'm sorry)
I 'm sorry, I can't (I'm sorry, I can't)
I'm glad to see you (I'm so glad to see you)
It's very kind of you (It's so sweet of you)
It does you credit (It does you credit)
Thank you anyway (Thank you anyway)
Not at all (Yes, not at all)
Thank you in advance (Thank you in advance)
Don 't mention it (Not worth a thank you)
May I help you? (Can I help you)
You are welcome (Always please)
No problem/ that's ok/son't worry about it ( It's ok, no problem)
This way, please (This way, please)
I 'm sorry, I didn't catch you (Sorry, I didn't hear you)
After you (After you)
6. Phrases for the Curious
There is nothing more interesting than finding out what happened. As a rule, after the answer, interest already disappears. But the options for the same question are the sea (which once again confirms that the British are also curious).
What's up? - What happened
What's the matter? -
What's the matter
What's going on? What's happening?- What's happening
What's the trouble? - What is the problem
How was it? - Well, how
7. Universal phrases for all occasions
Sometimes you really want to choose a good bunch for words in a sentence, but nothing comes to mind except and. Here are the sticks for you:
So as to / so that - so that
Either way - one way or another
As a rule - usually, as a rule
As well as - just like
All the same -
doesn't matter
On the one hand -
one side
Such as - such as
In fact, there are a lot of popular colloquial English phrases. Among them there are both general and for specific situations. Let's share our favorite expressions (censored) and replenish our daily supply.
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Arranged by frequency of use, most used first.
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greetings
1. Hi! - Hi!
2. Hello! – Hello!
3. How are you (today)?
Answer (not accepted):
4. - Very well, thank you. And you? /yourself?
- Not bad. Not too bad.
5. What's the news?
6. How are you doing/feeling?
7. How's your mother / sister?
8. What's up? – Nothing / Not too much
9. How are you getting on?
10. How do you do? – How do you do?
goodbye
11. Goodbye! / Bye! / Bye-bye!
12. See you! (later / tomorrow / next Monday)
13. Have a nice evening/weekend/day
14. Take care!
15. Stay cool! (informal)
16. Stay out of trouble!
Come on, come on...
17. Come in, please!
18. (I am) Glad to see you.
19. Reciprocal joy: Me too. / So am I. / Same here.
20. Go ahead.
21. Make yourself at home!
22. I'm sorry, I'm late.
23. I got stuck in a traffic jam (in the city center).
24. The public transportation's awful.
25. No, it's OK. You're on time/in time.
Thanks
26. I appreciate it / your help / your time.
27. Thanks a lot!
Please
28. You're welcome!
29. (That's) All right!
30. It was my pleasure!
31. Don't mention it!
32. Never mind!
How is the weather?
33. How is the weather?
34. Do you like the weather?
35. The weather is fine.
36. It is raining / snowing / cold / hot / warm / fine / windy / hailing
37. It's getting warm / cold.
38. I like sunbathing.
Getting Acquainted
39. (I'm) Glad to meet you, Natasha!
40. What's your name?
41. Nice to meet you, Albert!
42. Where are you from?
43. Where do you come from?
44. What do you do (for a living)?
Working with materials
45. Open your books!
46. Close your books / folders!
47. Unit / chapter / page number ...
48. Read it / Translate / Repeat
49. Once more/again please
50. Write down / Cross out / Underline
51. Misprint
Tell, tell, explain
52. Would you tell me…?
53. Say it in English
54. Don't speak Russian
55. Speak up
56. Any questions?
57. I have a question / some questions
58. May I ask you a question?
I don't understand, I don't know, slow down
59. Pardon me.
60. I don't understand.
61. I didn't catch it.
62. I don't know.
63. Could you explain it?
64. Slow down, please.
65. Would you speak more slowly?
66. What does it mean? / What is it?
67. What do you mean?
68. Can you help me (with…)
69. How can I call it?
70. How can I say it in English?
71. Would you say it again?
Miscellaneous
72. Time is up.
73. 10 minutes left.
74. What's the time?
75. What time is it now?
76. That's it / all.
77. It's enough.
78. Let's go / Go ahead
79. (It) doesn't matter
80. They say, .. - they say
Class work
81.Fill gaps/blanks
82. Can you imagine?
83. Come on!
84. Hurry up!
85. Go on / Continue, please / Don't stop
86. Listen to me / Look
87. Look at me / at the board
88. (Have) You finished?
89. I'd like to …tell you / ask you…
90. Tell me please…about / how…/
91. Try to guess.
92. Never guess.
93. Give up!
94. He caught attention (by waving)
95. Never ever (do it)
96. Calm down!
97. Take it easy!
98. Keep quiet!
99. Stop talking!
Congratulations
100. I wish you all the best / to be happy
101. Sounds great!
102. Wonderful news!
103. Merry Christmas!
104. Happy New Year!
105. Happy birthday to you!
106. I congratulate you on …passing exams/birthday!
107. My congratulations!
108. Let it be.
109. Let them be.
110. Have fun!
111. Have a safe trip home!
112. Help yourself!
ashamed, sorry, sorry
113. Shame on you!
114. What a shame.
115. What a pity.
116. I'm sorry.
117. I'm terribly sorry.
Health
118. Bless you.
119. Have you recovered? – Not yet.
120. I was ill/sick.
121. I got a cold.
122. I feel sick.
123. I'll do my best.
124. Say Hi to your mom for me.
disagreement
125. Oh, no!
126. I can't agree with you.
127. I don't think so! / (Are you) kidding?
128. Certainly not.
129. Of course (not).
130. I can't believe it!
131. That can't be true.
132. Maybe, but I'm not sure.
Soft curses, irritation
133. Don't shout at me!
134. Stop it!
135. Shut up!
136. (I) Can't help it!
137. Get out of here! / Get away from me!
138. Leave me alone!
139. Give me a break!
140. Ridiculous
141. Bullshit! /shit!
142. Damn (it)!
143. Don't be stupid!
144. Are you crazy?
In my opinion
145. Well,… I would say…
146. I think
147. I believe
148. I guess
149. It seems to me…
150. In my opinion...
151. (As far) As I know ...
152. You see... / You know...
153. I see your point, but...
154. I understand you, but... I don't agree…
155. Anyway… / ... nevertheless
156. By the way
157. No way - Impossible. (No options.)
Well done / Consent
158. Well Done!
159. Great!
160. (All) Right!
161. Absolutely!
162. Very well!
163. Good for you!
164. Good job!
165. Nice job!
Miscellaneous
166. Things take time.
167. I missed you.
168. It's up to you.
169. By heart
170. Enjoy your meal / holiday!
171. Give me a hug / Let me give you a hug!
172. Over here/there
173. Right over there
174. Here you go / are.
175. Let me tell you…
176. Let me explain…
177. Say it another way, please.
178. If I were you… (I wouldn't do it)
179. Let me know...
180. As soon as possible (ASAP)
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