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 |
|---|---|---|
| It's suppose to rain tomorrow. | Rain is expected tomorrow. | It's suppose to rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella. |
| It's there. | The object is in that location. | Look, your keys are over there; it's there. |
| It's very cold today. | Commenting on the low temperature. | It's very cold today, so wear a coat. |
| it’s a deal | Agreed; used to confirm an arrangement. | You wash the dishes and I'll cook — it's a deal. |
| it’s about time | Something happened after a long wait. | It’s about time you arrived; we were waiting for an hour. |
| it’s all good | Everything is fine; no problem. | Don't worry about the mistake; it's all good. |
| it’s not worth it | The effort or cost is too high for the benefit. | Don't argue with him; it's not worth it. |
| it’s up to you | You can decide; I leave the choice to you. | We can eat pizza or pasta — it's up to you. |
| John is going on vacation tomorrow. | John will start his vacation tomorrow. | John is going on vacation tomorrow, so he won't be at work. |
| Just a little. | Only a small amount. | Just a little sugar in my coffee, please. |
| Just a moment. | Please wait a short time. | Just a moment, I'll be right with you. |
| just a sec | Wait a short moment. | Just a sec, I need to grab my keys. |
| just kidding | I was joking; not serious. | I said you're fired, but I'm just kidding. |
| just like that | Suddenly or easily, without much effort. | He solved the problem just like that. |
| keep it up | Continue doing well; maintain good work. | You're doing great in school — keep it up. |
| keep me posted | Tell me updates about the situation. | Keep me posted on your travel plans. |
| keep quiet | Do not make noise or speak. | Please keep quiet during the movie. |
| keep your cool | Stay calm and not get angry. | Even when stressed, try to keep your cool. |
| kind of | Somewhat; a little; not completely. | I'm kind of tired after the long walk. |
| knock it off | Stop doing something annoying. | Knock it off, you're being too loud. |
| last but not least | Finally mentioned but equally important. | Last but not least, I want to thank my family. |
| let it go | Stop worrying or being upset about something. | You made a mistake, but let it go and move on. |
| let me check | I will look for information or verify. | Let me check if we have any milk left. |
| Let me check. | I will look for information. | Let me check if we have that in stock. |
| let me know | Tell me when you have information or a decision. | Let me know if you need help with the project. |
