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Introduction
Hello! Welcome to Crushing English! The word “crushing” is English slang
for ‘doing well’ and this is precisely what I want for you! I want you to learn
English better, and do very well, in the best way I know how! I have prepared
this FREE E-book of 200+ English words and phrases that you can use every
day, and which may help you become more fluent in the language. Just keep
practicing!

For more lessons, do check out www.crushingenglish.com , my You Tube

Channel ‘crushingenglish’ and my Podcast (also entitled ‘Crushing English’
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[email protected] I look forward to serving you!

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Table of Contents
10 Phrases and Expressions to Answer when Asked How You Are .......................................... 3
10 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Goodbye ......................................................................... 4
5 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Sorry .................................................................................. 4
5 Phrases and Expressions to Respond to ‘Sorry’ ......................................................................... 5
10 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Thank you ....................................................................... 5
10 Phrases and Expressions to Respond to Thank you ............................................................... 5
10 Phrases and Expressions to Ask for Permission ...................................................................... 6
10 Phrases and Expressions for Responding When Someone Asks for Permission ........... 6
10 Phrases and Expressions to Praise Someone for Doing a Good Job.................................. 7
10 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You Do Not Know ........................................................ 7
10 Phrases and Expressions to Ask for Direction .......................................................................... 8
10 Phrases and Expressions When Giving Directions .................................................................. 8
10 Phrases and Expressions When Asking the Person to Repeat what He/She Said ........... 9
5 Phrases and Expressions to Tell Someone to Wait .................................................................. 10
5 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You’re Hungry............................................................... 10
5 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Thirsty........................................................................ 10
5 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You have to Use the Restroom/ Toilet/ Bathroom
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5 Phrases and Expressions to Show Interest in a Conversation .............................................. 11
5 Phrases and Expressions to End a Conversation Politely ...................................................... 11
5 Phrases and Expressions to Show You Don’t Believe Someone .......................................... 12
10 Phrases and Expressions to Show Agreement ........................................................................ 12
10 Phrases and Expressions to Show Disagreement .................................................................. 12
10 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Happy....................................................................... 13
10 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Sad ........................................................................... 14
5 Phrases and Expressions to Say instead of I Miss You ........................................................... 15
5 Phrases and Expressions when You Don’t Know What to Say.............................................. 15
10 Phrases and Expressions to Start a Conversation ................................................................. 16
5 Phrases and Expressions When Suggesting Something ........................................................ 16
5 Phrases and Expressions to Say Hurry Up ................................................................................. 17

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10 Phrases and Expressions for Greeting Someone

Hello!
Hello there!
Hey! (Informal)
Hey there! (Informal)
How do you do?
How are you?
What’s happening?
How are things?
How’s everything?
What’s up? (Informal)

10 Phrases and Expressions to Answer when Asked How You Are

I’m good. Thanks

I’m doing very well. Thanks.
I’m not doing so good.
I’m not doing so well.
Same as always.
I’ve been so busy lately.
I’ve been under so much stress.
Everything’s fine.
(*When asked What’s happening?) Not much.

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Everything’s good.

10 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Goodbye

Goodbye!
Bye bye / Bye!
Farewell!
I’ll see you later! / See you later!
See you soon!
I hope to see you again soon!
Let’s catch up soon!
Catch you later!
Nice seeing you!
Take care!

5 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Sorry

That was wrong of me.

I apologize.
My apologies.
I would like to ask for forgiveness for….. (what you did),
Sorry for ….. (what you did).

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5 Phrases and Expressions to Respond to ‘Sorry’

No problem.
Don’t worry about it.
It’s okay.
It’s alright.
I accept your apology.

10 Phrases and Expressions for Saying Thank you

Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thanks.
This means so much to me.
I appreciate this.
I appreciate you.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks a million!
Thanks heaps!
Thanks a bunch!

10 Phrases and Expressions to Respond to Thank you

You’re welcome!
Don’t mention it!
It’s fine!
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My pleasure!
You’re always welcome!
No problem!
No worries!
Anytime!
I’m always willing to help!

10 Phrases and Expressions to Ask for Permission

Do you mind if…..?

Would you mind if…..?
May I……?
Could I possibly…….?
Is it okay if I can……..?
Is it possible for me to…..?
Can I …………?
Is it alright if I ……?
Would it be okay with you if ……?
Would you be mad if …….?

10 Phrases and Expressions for Responding When Someone Asks for

Permission

No. Of course I wouldn’t mind.

Yes. Go ahead.
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My pleasure.
Yes. You may.
No. I don’t mind at all.
Yes. Sure.
No problem at all.
I am sorry but it is not possible.
I would rather that you don’t.
I’m sorry but the answer is no.

10 Phrases and Expressions to Praise Someone for Doing a Good Job

You’re doing so well! (if present tense) / You’ve done well! (if past tense)
Keep at it! You’re improving!
You’ve done excellent work!
Keep it up!
Way to go!
Excellent work!
That was awesome!
Couldn’t have done it without your help!
Couldn’t have done it better myself.
Nice work!

10 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You Do Not Know

I have no idea.

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I haven’t got a clue!

I don’t have a clue.
I don’t know anything about that. Sorry.
I’m not the best person to ask. Sorry.
I’m afraid I don’t have an idea.
I can’t seem to find the answer for this.
I don’t have the answer.
I’m just as lost as you.
I don’t know how to answer that.

10 Phrases and Expressions to Ask for Direction

Could you tell me how to get to…..?

How do I find ……?
Which is the best way to get to…..?
Excuse me, can you tell me how to go to….?
Excuse me, do you know how to get to….?
Excuse me, where is…..?
How can I get to ………..?
Am I in the right direction to……?
Is …………… far from here?
Can I walk to ……..? Or do I need to take a bus/ train/ taxi?

10 Phrases and Expressions When Giving Directions

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Carry straight on down this road.

Make a left at…..
Make a right at…..
After….. take a left/ right turn at……
Across….. take a left/ right at…..
Go straight ahead.
Right next to …… you will see ……..
Walk/ drive along ………… and you will see…….
When you get to …………. You will notice……….
The place you are looking for is just around the corner of………

10 Phrases and Expressions When Asking the Person to Repeat what

He/She Said

I beg your pardon, can you repeat that please?

I’m sorry, please repeat what you said?
I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that part.
Pardon me, but please repeat it again.
Could you repeat that last part please?
Kindly repeat your statement please.
Excuse me, I didn’t catch the last part.
I got lost there. Please repeat.
Thank you, I got it.
Yes it is clear. Thank you.

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5 Phrases and Expressions to Tell Someone to Wait

Just a second please.

Just a minute.
Can you hold for one second?
Please hold on.
Please bear with me. I’ll be back in a bit.

5 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You’re Hungry

I really want to eat.

I am so hungry.
I’m famished (*another word for ‘very hungry’).
I’m starving (*another word for ‘very hungry’).
I need some food right now.

5 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Thirsty

I’m so thirsty.
I could use a drink.
I’m parched (*another word for ‘very thirsty’).
I need to quench my thirst (*another word for ‘satisfy’/ ‘extinguish’/ ‘put
out’).
Can I have a drink? I’m really thirsty.
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5 Phrases and Expressions to Say that You have to Use the

Restroom/ Toilet/ Bathroom

Excuse me, I have to use the restroom/ toilet/ bathroom.

I need to go pee. Where is your restroom / toilet/ bathroom?
Excuse me, where can I find your restroom / toilet/ bathroom?
I need to heed the call of nature. (*idiom for the need to go to the restroom /
toilet/ bathroom).
I need to answer the call of nature. (*idiom for the need to go to the
restroom / toilet/ bathroom).

5 Phrases and Expressions to Show Interest in a Conversation

Really? That’s so cool!

Wow! Interesting.
Seriously? That’s nice/ great/ good. (*if positive).
Seriously? That’s bad/ horrible / terrible (*if negative).
Awesome!

5 Phrases and Expressions to End a Conversation Politely

Excuse me, I have to go.

I’d hate to cut our conversation short, but I’m sorry, I have to go.
It was nice chatting with you. I’ll see you soon!
It was great talking to you, but I have an appointment in a bit.

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I’m sorry to interrupt, but I have a prior engagement. I have to go.

5 Phrases and Expressions to Show You Don’t Believe Someone

Yeah right (*used sarcastically)

I don’t think so.
You’re pulling my leg! (*idiom for I don’t believe you).
You’re stretching the truth (*idiom for I don’t believe you).
That sounds fishy (*idiom for exaggeration/ a lie).

10 Phrases and Expressions to Show Agreement

I understand.
I got it.
I get you completely.
You’re right.
That makes sense.
I completely agree.
I couldn’t have put it better myself.
I suppose.
I totally agree.
Indeed!

10 Phrases and Expressions to Show Disagreement

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That’s incorrect.
That can’t be right.
I don’t think so.
I don’t quite follow.
That doesn’t make sense.
I’m not so sure about that.
That’s not quite accurate.
No. The correct way is……
Sorry but I think differently.
There’s another view though.

10 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Happy

I’m overjoyed!
I’m so happy!
I’m delighted!
I’m on cloud nine!
I’m ecstatic!
I feel amazing!
I feel great!
I’m on top of the world!
I feel awesome!
This is the best day ever!

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10 Phrases and Expressions to Say You’re Sad

I feel sad.
I am depressed.
I feel bad.
I don’t feel well.
I don’t feel so good.
I’m unhappy.
I feel down.
I’m down in the dumps. (*idiom for being depressed).
I’m feeling blue (*idiom for being sad).
I’m in low spirits.

10 Phrases and Expressions to Congratulate Someone

Nice going!
Way to go!
Excellent work!
You deserve a pat on the back!
Many happy returns!
Hats off to you!
Good job!
Good on you!
You were amazing!

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You were fantastic!

10 Phrases and Expressions to Show that You’re Angry

I’m so mad!
I’m mad as hell! (*you use “as hell” to express the level of anger).
I’m so annoyed!
I’m furious!
I’m pissed off!
This isn’t my day!
How infuriating!
So annoying!
So irritating!
I’m seeing red! (*idiom for the state of being angry).

5 Phrases and Expressions to Say instead of I Miss You

I wish you were here.

I hope to see you again soon.
I want to be with you.
I feel sad without you.
I can’t wait to see you again.

5 Phrases and Expressions when You Don’t Know What to Say

I’m at a loss for words.

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I need some time to think.

Honestly, I am not sure. What about you?
The words are at the tip of my tongue.
I need a moment to gather my thoughts.

10 Phrases and Expressions to Start a Conversation

What brings you here?

Where are you originally from?
What do you do for a living?
Do you come here often?
What are your plans after this (event)?
How did you get into your profession?
How often do you come here?
How are you liking this place so far?
What do you think of this place?
How are you enjoying yourself so far?

5 Phrases and Expressions When Suggesting Something

How about trying ……. (example: this restaurant down the road)?
Why don’t you ….. (example: try going to California this summer)?
I highly recommend … (example: this salmon sandwich).
Have you considered …. (example: bungee jumping) ?
Maybe you can ….. (example: go sky diving) ?

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5 Phrases and Expressions to Say Hurry Up

Come on! Let’s go!

We’re rushing!
The clock is ticking! Let’s go!
Let’s get going!
Time to get a move on!

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