Here is a list of common English phrases and how they are used.

A list of Common English Phrases with Explanations

1. Let me know = please tell me
2. Get back to me = respond to me
3. Get real = be realistic
4. Let’s get down to business = let's start working
5. It was like pulling teeth = really tough
6. Good to know = a. useful info b.sarcastically
7. Who knows? = when you don't know the answer
8. Who cares? =
9. Keep me posted = update me when things change
10. I’d be happy to help = I am willing to help
11. You get what you pay for = cheap price = bad quality product
12. Right this way. = come with me, guiding
13. Give me a break. = stop being so rigid, make an exception for me, or you can’t be serious
14. How’s work going? = like how’s it going but for work
15. Have you heard the good news? = you want to share the good news
16. To push back the appointment. = to postpone
17. I don’t want to hear it. = don’t want to hear excuses
18. Stay in touch. = keep talking to me

English Phrases in Situations

• General phrases
• Saying hello
• Saying goodbye
• Phone conversation
• At the bank
• At the supermarket
• At the market
• At the chemist's
• At the hotel
• At the restaurant
• At the cafe or bar
• At the post office
• At the travel agency
• At the doctor's
• At the dentist's