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 |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have any money? | Asking if someone has money available. | Do you have any money? I forgot my wallet. |
| do you have any siblings? | Asking if someone has brothers or sisters. | Do you have any siblings? I have two sisters. |
| Do you have any vacancies? | Asking if there are empty rooms available. | Do you have any vacancies for tonight? |
| Do you have anything cheaper? | Asking for a less expensive option. | This is too expensive. Do you have anything cheaper? |
| Do you have enough money? | Question about sufficient funds. | The total is $50; do you have enough money? |
| Do you have the number for a taxi? | Asking for a taxi company's phone number. | Do you have the number for a taxi? I need a ride. |
| do you have this in a smaller size? | Ask for a smaller version. | Do you have this in a smaller size? |
| Do you have this in size (number)? | Asks if an item is available in a specific size. | Do you have this in size 8? |
| Do you hear that? | Asking if someone can perceive a sound. | There's a strange noise, do you hear that? |
| Do you know her? | Asking if someone is acquainted with a female. | Do you know her? She looks familiar. |
| Do you know how much it costs? | Asking for the price of something. | He pointed at the special and asked, 'Do you know how much it costs?' |
| Do you know how to cook? | Asking if someone has the skill to prepare food. | Do you know how to cook, or should we order pizza? |
| Do you know how to get to the Marriott Hotel? | Asking for directions to a specific hotel. | I'm lost, do you know how to get to the Marriott Hotel? |
| Do you know what this means? | Asking if someone understands the meaning of something. | This word is unfamiliar, do you know what this means? |
| Do you know what this says? | Asking someone to read or interpret something. | Do you know what this says? I can't read the handwriting. |
| Do you know what time it is? | Asking someone if they know the current time. | Do you know what time it is? I forgot my watch. |
| Do you know where I can get a taxi? | Asking for the location of a taxi stand. | I need a ride, do you know where I can get a taxi? |
| Do you know where my glasses are? | Asking if someone knows the location of your glasses. | I can't see, do you know where my glasses are? |
| Do you know where she is? | Asking for the location of a female person. | Do you know where she is? I can't find her. |
| Do you know where there's a store that sells towels? | Asking for a store location that sells towels. | Do you know where there's a store that sells towels? |
| Do you like it here? | Asking if someone enjoys this place. | You just moved; do you like it here? |
| Do you like the book? | Asking if someone enjoys a specific book. | Do you like the book I lent you? |
| Do you like your co-workers? | Asking about someone's feelings toward colleagues. | You spend a lot of time with them, do you like your co-workers? |
| Do you need anything else? | Offering additional help or items. | I've brought your order, do you need anything else? |
| Do you need anything? | Offering help or asking if something is needed. | I'm going to the store; do you need anything? |
