Phrases and expressions used in real conversations — from dev chats to restaurants.
Practice for free →| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| np | no problem | casual |
| brb | be right back | casual |
| give me a sec | give me a second | casual |
| running late | going to arrive later than planned | casual |
| catch you later | see you later / goodbye | casual |
| heads up | advance warning or notice | semi-formal |
| my bad | my mistake / I'm sorry | casual |
| no worries | don't worry about it / it's fine | casual |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| lgtm | looks good to me | casual |
| wip | work in progress | semi-formal |
| nit | nitpick — small non-blocking comment | semi-formal |
| afaik | as far as I know | casual |
| ping me | send me a message / notify me | semi-formal |
| eta | estimated time of arrival / estimated completion time | semi-formal |
| ship it | release / deploy it | casual |
| imo | in my opinion | casual |
| tl;dr | too long; didn't read — a summary | casual |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| round trip | a journey to a place and back again | semi-formal |
| one-way | a ticket to travel in one direction only | semi-formal |
| carry-on | small luggage you bring onto the plane | semi-formal |
| layover | a stop between flights | semi-formal |
| all aboard | everyone get on / it's time to board | semi-formal |
| jet-lagged | tired due to crossing time zones | casual |
| check in | register your arrival at an airport or hotel | semi-formal |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| for here or to go? | will you eat here or take it with you? | semi-formal |
| check, please | please bring the bill | semi-formal |
| on the side | served separately, not mixed in | semi-formal |
| split the bill | divide the total cost between people | semi-formal |
| I'm good | no thank you / I'm fine without it | casual |
| what do you recommend? | asking for the waiter's suggestion | semi-formal |
| to-go box | a container for taking leftover food home | semi-formal |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| early check-in | arriving before the standard check-in time | semi-formal |
| wake-up call | a phone call to wake you up at a specific time | semi-formal |
| late checkout | leaving the hotel after the standard checkout time | semi-formal |
| complimentary | free of charge, given as a courtesy | formal |
| do not disturb | please don't knock or enter | semi-formal |
| housekeeping | hotel room cleaning service | semi-formal |
| concierge | hotel staff member who helps guests with information and bookings | formal |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| you're a lifesaver | thank you so much, you really helped me | casual |
| count me in | I want to join / include me | casual |
| I'm down | I agree / I'm in / sounds good | casual |
| totally | absolutely / completely / I agree | casual |
| for real | seriously / truly / I mean it | casual |
| hang out | spend time together casually | casual |
| hit me up | contact me / reach out to me | casual |
| Phrase | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|
| I've got you | I'm here for you / I'll help you / I support you | casual |
| you mean a lot to me | you are very important to me | casual |
| I missed you | I felt your absence / it was better with you here | casual |
| you make me happy | being with you brings me joy | casual |
| I'm here for you | you can count on me for support | casual |
| let's talk | I want to have a serious conversation | casual |
| I appreciate you | I value you and what you do for me | casual |