Conversation club

Common phrases to ask how someone is: Common phrases to respond to thank
• What’s up? you:
• What’s new? • No problem.
• What have you been up to lately? • No worries
• How’s it going? • Don’t mention it.
• How are things? • My pleasure.
• How’s life? • Anytime.
Common phrases to say how you are: Common phrases to end a conversation
• I’m fine, thanks. How about you? politely:
• Pretty good. • It was nice chatting with you.
• Same as always • Anyway, I should get going.
• Not so great. Common phrases for hot weather:
• Could be better • It’s absolutely boiling! (boiling
• cant complain = extremely hot)
Common phrases to say thank you: • it scorching hot outside
• I really appreciate it.
• I’m really grateful
• That’s so kind of you.
• I owe you one. (this means you want/need to do a favor for the other
person in the future)
Common phrases to ask for information:
• Do you have any idea…?
• Would you happen to know…? (when you’re not sure if the other person
has the information.)
• I don’t suppose you (would) know…? (when you’re not sure if the other
person has the information.)
Common phrases to say I don’t know: Common phrases for disagreeing:
• I have no idea/clue. • I’m not so sure about that.
• I can’t help you there. • That’s not how I see it.
• (informal) Beats me. • Not necessarily
• I’m not really sure. Common phrases to respond to great
• I’ve been wondering that, too. news:
Common phrases for not having an opinion: • That’s great!
• I’ve never given it much thought. • How wonderful!
• Awesome!
 • I don’t have strong feelings either way.
• It doesn’t make any difference to me.
• I have no opinion on the matter.
Common phrases for agreeing:
• Exactly.
• Absolutely.
• That’s so true.
• That’s for sure.
• I agree 100%
• I couldn’t agree with you more.
• (informal) Tell me about it! / You’re telling me!
• (informal) I’ll say!
• I suppose so. (use this phrase for weak agreement – you agree, but
reluctantly)
Common phrases to respond to bad news:
• Oh no…
• That’s terrible.
• Poor you. (Use this to respond to bad situations that are not too serious)
• I’m so sorry to hear that.
Common phrases to invite someone somewhere:
• Are you free… [Saturday night?]
• Are you doing anything… [Saturday night?]
• . (informal) Do you wanna… [see a movie?]
• (formal)Would you like to… [join me for dinner?]
Common phrases for food:
• I’m starving! (= I’m very hungry)
• Let’s grab a bite to eat.
• How about eating out tonight? (eat out = eat at a restaurant)
• I’ll have… (use this phrase for ordering in a restaurant)
Common phrases for price:
• It cost a fortune.
• It cost an arm and a leg.
• That’s a rip-off. (= overpriced; far more expensive than it should be)
• That’s a bit pricey.
• That’s quite reasonable. (= it’s a good price)
• That’s a good deal. (= a good value for the amount of money)
• It was a real bargain.
 • It was dirt cheap. (= extremely inexpensive)
Common phrases for weather:
• It’s a little chilly.
• It’s freezing. (= extremely cold)
• Make sure to bundle up. (bundle up = put on warm clothes for protection
against the cold)
Common phrases for being tired:
• I’m exhausted.
• I’m dead tired.
• I’m beat
• I can hardly keep my eyes open
• I’m gonna hit the sack. (hit the sack = go to bed)
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Are you sure ‫هل انت متأكد‬

It's up to you ‫هذا يرجع لك‬ ‫براحتك‬
None of your business ‫مش شغلك ملكش دعوه‬
Where are you going ‫رايح فين‬
I'm tired ‫انا تعبان‬
How much is it ‫كم السعر‬
You rock ‫برافو عليك مذهل‬
It's on the tip of my tongue ‫كانت علي طرف لساني‬
I can't agree with your opinions ‫انا مش موافق علي رايك‬
What is going on ‫ماذا يحدث‬
Don't be ridiculous ‫متبقاش سخيف‬
Did you get it ‫وصلتك الفكره‬ ‫فهمت‬
A penny for your thoughts ‫ايه اللي واخد عقلك‬
Actions speak louder than words ‫االفعال اقوي من الكالم (المياه تكذب‬
) ‫الغطاس‬
Add insult to injury ‫متزيدش الطين بال‬
Cost an arm and leg ‫بيعتني اللي ورايا واللي قدامي‬
At the drop of a hat ‫على طرف لسانى‬
Back to the drawing board ‫نرجع لموضعنا االساسى‬
The ball in your court ‫الكره فى ملعبك‬
Beat around the bush ‫بتلف و تدور حول الموضوع‬
Blessing in disguise ‫☺عسى ان تكرهوا شيئا ً و هو خيراً لكم‬
Can't judge a book by its cover ‫ما تحكمش على الجواب من عنوانه‬
Caught between two stools ‫تكون بين نارين‬
Don't cry over spilt milk ‫ال تبكى على اللبن المسكوب‬
Curiosity killed the cat ‫الفضول قتل القطه‬
Don't count your chickens before your eggs have hatched ‫متعدش‬
‫فراخك قبل ما يفقس البيض‬
Don't give up the day job ‫ماتشتغلش الى ملكش فيه‬
Don't put all your eggs in one basket ‫ال تضع كل ثقتك فى شخص واحد‬
Every cloud has a silver lining ‫بص على نص الكوبايه المليان‬
Far cry from ‫مختلفين اختالف السما و االرض‬