Real English doesn’t move one word at a time — it flows in ready-made chunks that native speakers grab without thinking. This collection of around 1,200 phrases and expressions covers the everyday combos you’ll hear in casual chats, work emails, and weekend plans. No dusty textbook lists, just the real stuff that helps you sound more natural from day one.
Each entry in the interactive table gives you a clear meaning, a realistic example sentence, and easy-to-read US IPA so you can nail the pronunciation. There’s a play button right next to every phrase — tap it to hear the audio, because your ears need training too. When you’re ready to study offline, a free PDF download button sits below the table.
Words are handy, but phrases are what you actually say out loud. Our free chunk‑based English lessons help you speak in whole expressions — start with Lesson 1 — First Greetings and see how quickly conversations click.
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Common English Phrases and Expressions
| Phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| i'll take this one. | I choose to buy this item. | A: "Which shirt do you want?" B: "I'll take this one." |
| I'll take you to the bus stop. | I will drive you to the bus stop. | Don't worry, I'll take you to the bus stop. |
| I'll teach you. | I will show you how to do something. | Don't worry, I'll teach you how to cook this dish. |
| I'll tell him you called. | Promise to relay a phone message. | I'll tell him you called when he gets back. |
| i'll text you. | I will send you a text message. | A: "Let's meet at 5." B: "Okay, I'll text you the address." |
| I'm (height). | States one's height. | I'm 5 feet 8 inches. |
| I'm (number) years old. | Use this pattern to state your age. | I'm 25 years old. |
| I'm (number). | States one's age. | I'm 25. |
| I'm a beginner. | Stating that you are new to something. | I'm a beginner at playing guitar. |
| I'm a size (number). | States one's clothing size. | I'm a size 8. |
| I'm a teacher. | Stating your profession as a teacher. | I'm a teacher at the local high school. |
| i'm allergic to peanuts. | Cannot eat peanuts. | I'm allergic to peanuts, so I avoid them. |
| I'm allergic to seafood. | Stating a seafood allergy. | I'm allergic to seafood, so I can't eat shrimp. |
| I'm American. | Stating one's nationality as American. | I'm American, but I live in Canada now. |
| I'm an American. | I am from the United States. | I'm an American, but I live in Canada now. |
| i'm bored. | Feeling uninterested. | I'm bored, let's do something fun. |
| I'm cleaning my room. | I am tidying up my room. | I'm cleaning my room, so please don't disturb me. |
| I'm cold. | I feel cold. | I'm cold, can you turn up the heat? |
| I'm coming right now. | Saying you are on your way immediately. | I'm coming right now, just wait a minute. |
| I'm coming to pick you up. | I am coming to get you in my car. | I'm coming to pick you up in ten minutes. |
| i'm excited. | Feeling enthusiastic. | I'm excited about the trip tomorrow. |
| i'm feeling sick. | Not feeling well. | I'm feeling sick, so I'll stay home. |
| I'm fine, and you? | Response to 'How are you?' asking back. | I'm fine, and you? Thanks for asking. |
| I'm from [country]. | States one's country of origin. | I'm from Brazil. |
| I'm full. | Saying you have eaten enough and cannot eat more. | I'm full. I can't eat another bite. |
