Everyday Native Phrases: English expressions with meanings

Conversational expressions native speakers actually use — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the words

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Word	Level	Definition
fair enough	B1	used to say you accept what someone said, even if you don't fully agree
fair point	B1	used to admit that what someone said is reasonable or correct
you bet	B1	an enthusiastic way to say 'yes, of course' or 'you're welcome'
you got it	B1	used to say you will do something right away, or that you understand
there you go	B1	said when something finally works, or when handing something over
now you're talking	B2	said when someone finally suggests something you really like
makes sense	A2	used to say something is clear and easy to understand
I hear you	B1	used to show you understand and share someone's point or feeling
say no more	B2	used to show you fully understand without needing more explanation
couldn't agree more	B2	used to say you completely agree
tell me about it	B2	used to show you strongly share someone's frustration
good for you	A2	used to say you are happy about someone's good news
about time	B1	used to say something should have happened much earlier
works for me	B1	used to say a plan or time is fine with you
you've got a point	B1	used to agree that someone is right
point taken	B2	used to accept someone's criticism or argument

Word	Level	Definition
I'll pass	B1	a polite way to decline an offer
no offense	B1	said before a comment to show you don't mean to insult anyone
none taken	B2	a reply meaning you are not insulted
don't get me wrong	B1	used before a comment so it isn't misunderstood
I wouldn't go that far	B2	used to say something is an exaggeration
that's a stretch	B2	used to say an idea is hard to believe or barely connected
I'm not so sure	B1	a polite way to express doubt or mild disagreement
don't hold your breath	B2	used to say something is unlikely to happen soon
beats me	B2	used to say you have no idea about something
yeah right	B1	a sarcastic way to say you don't believe something at all
you've got to be kidding	B1	used to show shock or disbelief
I'll believe it when I see it	B2	used to show strong doubt that something will happen
let's not get ahead of ourselves	B2	used to say we shouldn't assume or plan things too early
give it a rest	B2	used to ask someone to stop talking about or doing something
don't push it	B2	used to warn someone not to go too far or ask for too much
you wish	B2	used to mock someone's unrealistic hope

Word	Level	Definition
your call	B1	used to say the decision belongs to the other person
it's up to you	A2	used to leave a choice entirely to someone else
suit yourself	B2	used to say someone can do as they like, often with mild annoyance
you do you	B2	used to say someone should do what feels right for them
whatever works	B1	used to say any option is fine as long as it succeeds
for what it's worth	B2	used before an opinion you think may or may not help
if you ask me	B1	used to introduce your personal opinion
the way I see it	B2	used to introduce how you personally understand a situation
that's that	B2	used to say a matter is finished and won't be discussed further
no strings attached	B2	used to say there are no hidden conditions or obligations
give or take	B2	used to show that an amount is approximate
each to their own	B2	used to say people have different tastes and that's fine
I can live with that	B2	used to say something is acceptable to you
wouldn't dream of it	B2	used to firmly refuse or deny doing something
last but not least	B1	used to introduce the final item, which is still important
there's no telling	B2	used to say something is impossible to predict

Word	Level	Definition
let's face it	B1	used before admitting an uncomfortable truth
make no mistake	B2	used to stress that something is certainly true
mark my words	B2	used to stress that a prediction will come true
believe it or not	B1	used before something surprising but true
like it or not	B1	used to say something is true whether you accept it or not
needless to say	B2	used before something that is obvious
when push comes to shove	C1	used to talk about what happens at a critical or decisive moment
to top it off	B2	used to add a final, often worse, thing to a list
go figure	B2	used to show something is surprising or hard to explain
who would have thought	B1	used to express surprise at how things turned out
wouldn't you know it	B2	used when something annoying happens at the worst time
you can say that again	B2	used to strongly agree with what someone said
that's news to me	B2	used to say you are hearing something for the first time
that's rich	C1	used when someone criticizes others for a fault they have themselves
that figures	B2	used to say something is exactly what you expected
no two ways about it	B2	used to say there is no room for doubt or argument

Word	Level	Definition
knock yourself out	B2	used to give someone permission to do whatever they want
be my guest	B1	used to give permission, meaning 'go ahead'
count me in	B1	used to say you want to take part
count me out	B1	used to say you don't want to take part
no biggie	B1	an informal way to say something is not a problem
don't sweat it	B2	used to tell someone not to worry
take it easy	A2	used to tell someone to relax or calm down
my bad	B1	an informal way to admit a mistake is yours
takes one to know one	B2	a reply meaning the person criticizing has the same fault
you snooze, you lose	B2	used to say that those who are slow or late miss the chance
better you than me	B2	used to say you are glad to avoid an unpleasant task
that's the spirit	B2	used to encourage someone's positive attitude
join the club	B2	used to say someone shares a problem many others have
fair's fair	B2	used to insist that something should be done fairly
no harm done	B2	used to say a mistake caused no real damage
that makes two of us	B2	used to say you feel exactly the same way

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