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used to ask for time to consider something
I'll give it some thought and let you know.— I'll give it some thought and let you know.
Give it some thought before you decide.— Give it some thought before you decide.
used to delay an answer until you verify something
I'll have to check my schedule first.— I'll have to check my schedule first.
I'll have to check and get back to you.— I'll have to check and get back to you.
casual way to ask someone to wait briefly
Just a sec, I'll be right there.— Just a sec, I'll be right there.
Just a sec, let me finish this email.— Just a sec, let me finish this email.
used to ask someone to give you more time
Don't rush me, I'm still deciding.— Don't rush me, I'm still deciding.
Don't rush me, this takes time.— Don't rush me, this takes time.
used to say you'll decide after thinking overnight
Let me sleep on it and answer tomorrow.— Let me sleep on it and answer tomorrow.
Let me sleep on it before I commit.— Let me sleep on it before I commit.
friendly casual greeting used when meeting someone
Hey there, haven't seen you in ages!— Hey there, haven't seen you in ages!
Hey there, mind if I join you?— Hey there, mind if I join you?
casual way to ask how someone is doing
Hey, how's it going these days?— Hey, how's it going these days?
How's it going with the new job?— How's it going with the new job?
used to ask how someone has been doing recently
How have you been since we last talked?— How have you been since we last talked?
It's been a while, how have you been?— It's been a while, how have you been?
used to greet someone you haven't seen in a while
Long time no see, you look great!— Long time no see, you look great!
Long time no see, how's your family?— Long time no see, how's your family?
used when meeting someone for the first time
Nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.— Nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.
Nice to meet you too, finally.— Nice to meet you too, finally.
used to greet someone warmly
Good to see you, come on in.— Good to see you, come on in.
Good to see you again so soon.— Good to see you again so soon.
used to say goodbye and wish someone well
Take care, and text me when you land.— Take care, and text me when you land.
Take care of yourself out there.— Take care of yourself out there.
casual way to say goodbye without a fixed plan to meet
See you around, take it easy.— See you around, take it easy.
Alright, see you around sometime.— Alright, see you around sometime.
casual way to say goodbye
Catch you later, I've got to run.— Catch you later, I've got to run.
Catch you later, thanks for today.— Catch you later, thanks for today.
used when saying goodbye after a pleasant meeting
It was great seeing you, let's do this again.— It was great seeing you, let's do this again.
It was great seeing you, take care.— It was great seeing you, take care.
used to ask someone to keep contact after parting
Stay in touch, don't be a stranger.— Stay in touch, don't be a stranger.
Let's stay in touch this time.— Let's stay in touch this time.
casual short greeting used in the morning
Morning, did you sleep well?— Morning, did you sleep well?
Morning, coffee's ready.— Morning, coffee's ready.
used to show excitement about good news
That's awesome, congratulations!— That's awesome, congratulations!
You got the promotion? That's awesome.— You got the promotion? That's awesome.
used to show disbelief or shock
Are you kidding me? We won?— Are you kidding me? We won?
Are you kidding me, it's raining again?— Are you kidding me, it's raining again?
used to show strong enthusiasm about something
I'm so excited for the trip next week.— I'm so excited for the trip next week.
I'm so excited, I can barely sleep.— I'm so excited, I can barely sleep.
used to express shock or amazement
I can't believe it, we actually won.— I can't believe it, we actually won.
I can't believe it's already December.— I can't believe it's already December.
used to express anxiety before something important
I'm so nervous about the interview tomorrow.— I'm so nervous about the interview tomorrow.
I'm so nervous, my hands are shaking.— I'm so nervous, my hands are shaking.
used to strongly praise something
This is amazing, thank you so much.— This is amazing, thank you so much.
This view is absolutely amazing.— This view is absolutely amazing.
informal way to say you're very anxious or panicked
I'm freaking out, the exam is tomorrow.— I'm freaking out, the exam is tomorrow.
Don't freak out, everything's fine.— Don't freak out, everything's fine.
used to express that a worry has been resolved
I'm so relieved the test results were fine.— I'm so relieved the test results were fine.
I'm so relieved you made it home safe.— I'm so relieved you made it home safe.
used to express irritation about something
That's so annoying, he keeps interrupting.— That's so annoying, he keeps interrupting.
That's so annoying when the Wi-Fi cuts out.— That's so annoying when the Wi-Fi cuts out.
used to express pride in someone's achievement
I'm so proud of you for finishing the race.— I'm so proud of you for finishing the race.
I'm proud of you, you worked hard for this.— I'm proud of you, you worked hard for this.
informal way to say you understand someone's feelings
I feel you, that's a tough situation.— I feel you, that's a tough situation.
I feel you, I've been there too.— I feel you, I've been there too.
used to describe a very stressful or bad situation
This traffic is a nightmare tonight.— This traffic is a nightmare tonight.
This whole project has been a nightmare.— This whole project has been a nightmare.
informal way to say you strongly want to do something
I'm dying to try that new restaurant.— I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
I'm dying to see the new movie.— I'm dying to see the new movie.
used to introduce your personal view
In my opinion, the book was better than the movie.— In my opinion, the book was better than the movie.
In my opinion, we should wait a bit longer.— In my opinion, we should wait a bit longer.
used to share a personal opinion when asked
If you ask me, I'd say we should skip it.— If you ask me, I'd say we should skip it.
If you ask me, I'd say he's right.— If you ask me, I'd say he's right.
used to state your perspective on something
From my point of view, it's not worth the risk.— From my point of view, it's not worth the risk.
From my point of view, both options work.— From my point of view, both options work.
used to state your personal stance strongly
As far as I'm concerned, the matter is closed.— As far as I'm concerned, the matter is closed.
As far as I'm concerned, you did nothing wrong.— As far as I'm concerned, you did nothing wrong.
used to give a personal opinion that may differ from others
Personally, I think we should try again.— Personally, I think we should try again.
Personally, I think the movie was overrated.— Personally, I think the movie was overrated.
casual way to express a personal impression or opinion
I feel like we're missing something obvious.— I feel like we're missing something obvious.
I feel like this plan could work.— I feel like this plan could work.
informal way to introduce your interpretation of something
My take on it is that he's just stressed.— My take on it is that he's just stressed.
My take on it is we should slow down.— My take on it is we should slow down.
used to say you still firmly support an earlier statement
I stand by what I said yesterday.— I stand by what I said yesterday.
I stand by my decision, no regrets.— I stand by my decision, no regrets.
polite but firm way to express disagreement
I have to disagree, that's not fair.— I have to disagree, that's not fair.
I have to disagree with that decision.— I have to disagree with that decision.
used to say something is not clearly true or agreed
That's debatable, not everyone agrees.— That's debatable, not everyone agrees.
Whether it was worth it is debatable.— Whether it was worth it is debatable.
used to confidently encourage someone before a challenge
You've got this, just stay calm.— You've got this, just stay calm.
You've got this, I believe in you.— You've got this, I believe in you.
used to encourage someone to continue doing well
Great job, keep it up!— Great job, keep it up!
Keep it up, you're almost there.— Keep it up, you're almost there.
used to encourage someone to keep trying
Don't give up now, you're so close.— Don't give up now, you're so close.
Don't give up, things will work out.— Don't give up, things will work out.
used to reassure someone they are capable
You can do it, just take it one step at a time.— You can do it, just take it one step at a time.
You can do it, I know you can.— You can do it, I know you can.
used to praise someone's positive attitude
That's the spirit, never give up!— That's the spirit, never give up!
That's the spirit, keep smiling.— That's the spirit, keep smiling.
used to tell someone to trust their own ability
Believe in yourself, you've prepared well.— Believe in yourself, you've prepared well.
Believe in yourself, it'll show.— Believe in yourself, it'll show.
used to reassure someone during an effort
You're doing great, keep going.— You're doing great, keep going.
You're doing great, don't stop now.— You're doing great, don't stop now.
used to tell someone to stay positive despite difficulty
Chin up, tomorrow's a new day.— Chin up, tomorrow's a new day.
Chin up, it's not the end of the world.— Chin up, it's not the end of the world.
used to reassure someone worried about the future
Don't worry, everything will be fine.— Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Everything will be fine, just breathe.— Everything will be fine, just breathe.
used to enthusiastically give permission
Sure, go for it, why not?— Sure, go for it, why not?
Sure, go for it, I'll wait here.— Sure, go for it, I'll wait here.