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 |
|---|---|---|
| You're very nice. | Compliment on someone's kind personality. | Thank you for helping me; you're very nice. |
| You're very smart. | Compliment on someone's intelligence. | You solved that puzzle quickly; you're very smart. |
| you're welcome. | Polite response to thanks. | A: "Thank you." B: "You're welcome." |
| you’re all set | You are ready or have everything needed. | Your order is ready. You're all set. |
| you’re kidding | Expressing surprise; 'are you joking?' | You're kidding! You got the job? |
| you’re right | Agreeing that someone is correct. | You're right, it's too expensive. |
| you’re welcome | Polite response to 'thank you'. | Thank you for the gift. You're welcome. |
| Your children are very well behaved. | Your kids act politely and follow rules. | Your children are very well behaved; they listened carefully. |
| Your daughter. | Referring to someone's female child. | Your daughter is very talented. |
| Your things are all here. | All your belongings are present. | Don't worry, your things are all here. |
