Hi everyone. Welcome to my channel.
In this video,
I'd like to share with you 15 English phrases
that Americans use most frequently
in their everyday conversations.
I'm going to give you lots of examples
so you can understand exactly when and how
you can use those phrases.
Okay, let's get started.
1. I appreciate it
This is another way of expressing thanks.
For example, someone picks up my dropped wallet and I say,
"Oh, I appreciate it."
And if I had lots of money, cash in my wallet,
I wish, I can emphasize my thanks by saying both.
"Oh, thank you very much.
I appreciate it."
You can interchange, thank you and I appreciate it any time.
2. How does that sound?
This can be used to ask for one's opinion.
For example, when I suggest a restaurant to my friend,
"Hey, I think we can have some Chinese food for lunch.
"I know one good restaurant nearby.
"How does that sound?"
And my friend may answer,
"Yeah, sounds good to me."
Or simply, "Awesome", "Sure."
3. No way. You can say this
when you can not believe something
or you are in shock.
It can mean, 'There is no possibility.'
'Such a joke.'
Let's say, my friend say,
"Hey James, you know, I went to Las Vegas last week.
"I won a jackpot, 12 million from a machine.
"Can you believe that?"
"I'm gonna quit my job today!"
Sounds ridiculous, right?
And I would say, "No way, man."
to disregard his claim.
4. Sounds like a plan.
This is used when you agree on an idea.
For example, when my friend calls me and say,
"Hey, how about meeting at three
at the department store,
"Buying a nice present for him,
"and then going to his birthday party together?"
And I will say, "Okay, sounds like a plan."
5. It happens.
It is a comforting statement that you can use
when people make some mistakes or run into inconveniences.
For example, my friend says,
"Oh man, I totally forgot about my credit card bill payment.
"I must pay my late fee."
I can say, "It happens.
"Just put it on your calendar or something
"and make sure you don't make the same mistake."
6. That's a good one.
You can use this to point out something you like
or compliment someone for a good idea.
Let's say, my wife and I
are coming up with plans for the weekend.
And she says, "Shall we have a brunch
"at the restaurant we like, go to the beach
"and walk around?"
And I will say,
"Oh yeah, that's a good one."
With an excited voice and a smile
to express my enthusiasm and praise the idea.
I think this is a wise man should do,
even though you don't like that idea.
7. What's up?
Probably the most common
and frequently used phrase in America.
This one asks others how they have been
and what they're up to.
For example, when I meet my neighbor, I can ask,
"Hey, what's up?"
And my neighbor may say, "Oh, nothing much."
Or, "Oh, I've been looking for a new job."
to talk about any recent updates.
This is a really good conversation starter.
8. Cheer up! Say this when someone is in a bad mood.
It encourages others to look at the happier things
and move on.
For example, my friend says,
"Hey, I was yelled by my boss yesterday
"because she was not happy with my work."
Then I can say, "Hey, cheer up.
"I know you can do better next time."
9. Keep it up.
This is another saying of encouragement
that motivates people to continue doing what they're doing.
For example, my friend says,
"I am so happy with my new project
"and the midway report I presented yesterday.
"I received lots of great compliments and feedback."
It will mean a lot to my friend
if I say this way, "Great job, keep it up man, high five."
10. Never mind.
This means 'It's fine.'
'It doesn't matter.'
'Just forget it.'
But please be careful when you say this
because your tone and expression can change the meaning.
For example, if I explain to my friend about my new project,
but he doesn't understand,
then I would say, "Never mind," with a smile.
That means, 'It's totally fine, if you don't understand it.'
But if I say this way,
(sighs) "Never mind."
That means I really wanted you to understand, but you don't.
So I am very disappointed.
That's too bad.
11. I got this.
People say this all the time
when they're confident about something
and are sure they will be able to achieve
what they have in their mind.
So for example, when my friends ask me,
"Hey James, do you think you can finish all your work
"before our get-together next week?"
And I will say, "Yeah sure, of course.
"I got this.
"I'll definitely be there next week."
That means, 'Yeah, I can easily do this.'
'I have this under control.'
12. No doubt about it.
You can say this when you are 100% confident
and sure about something.
For example, when my friend ask me,
"Hey James, do you think your son
"will be able to graduate next year
"and then move on to medical school right away?"
And I will say, "Yeah, no doubt about it.
"He's been doing great in school.
"And he's now really motivated."
13. It's on me.
If your friend or companion says this after a meal
or coffee, that means he'll pay for you.
For example, when my old friend and I
catch up for dinner and finish eating,
my friend really enjoyed spending the time with me.
And he may say, "It's on me."
14. You look great.
This is a compliment for someone's appearance for the day.
For example, my close friend dressed nicer than usual.
By simply saying,
"Hey, you look great!" with a smile,
I'm not only brightening up his day,
but also boosting his confidence.
15. Good for you.
You can say this to cheer up someone
or join in with a person's happiness and achievement.
For example, my friend says,
"Hey, I got promoted to be the team lead at work.
"I'm so happy about it."
I can simply clap and say, "Good for you."
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