Chunks 1 - 50

1 — Hey, (what's u- -)? I haven't seen you all week. | What casual expression would you use to greet someone and ask how they're doing?

WHAT'S UP... Hey, what's up? I haven't seen you all week.

2 — Hi Mark! (How's it go- -) with your new job? | What would you ask a friend to find out how things are going in his new job?

HOW'S IT GOING... Hi Mark! How's it going with your new job?

3 — A: How have you been? B: (Can't com- -), life is good. | What expression would you use to say that everything is fine and you have nothing to complain about?

CAN'T COMPLAIN... A: How have you been? B: Can't complain, life is good.

4 — Oh wow, Sarah! (Long time no s- -)! You look great. | What would you say when you see someone you haven't seen in a long time?

LONG TIME NO SEE... Oh wow, Sarah! Long time no see! You look great.

5 — (How do you kn- -) that they are getting married? | What would you ask to find out the source of someone's information?

HOW DO YOU KNOW... How do you know that they are getting married?

6 — Oh, he lived in Spain for years? (That explains i- -)! His Spanish is perfect. | What would you say when you finally understand the reason behind something?

THAT EXPLAINS IT... Oh, he lived in Spain for years? That explains it! His Spanish is perfect.

7 — Don't get angry at him over a small mistake, (it's not worth i- -). | What would you say when something isn't important enough to get upset about?

IT'S NOT WORTH IT... Don't get angry at him over a small mistake, it's not worth it.

8 — The cookies are on the table, please (help your- -). | What would you tell a guest to let them know they can take some food?

HELP YOURSELF... The cookies are on the table, please help yourself.

9 — Come in, take off your coat and (make yourself at ho- -). | What expression would you use to make a guest feel comfortable in your home?

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME... Come in, take off your coat and make yourself at home.

10 — (Sorry to bo- -), but do you have the time? | What polite expression would you use before interrupting someone to ask a question?

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU... Sorry to bother you, but do you have the time?

11 — I'm still looking for my keys. - No problem, (take your ti- -). | What would you tell someone to let them know there's no need to hurry?

TAKE YOUR TIME... I'm still looking for my keys. - No problem, take your time.

12 — Put your wallet away, lunch (is on m- -) today. | What expression would you use to tell someone that you're paying for their meal?

IT'S ON ME... Put your wallet away, lunch is on me today.

13 — I can't meet you for coffee right now, (I'm tied u- -) at the office. | What expression would you use to explain that you're too busy to do something?

I'M TIED UP... I can't meet you for coffee right now, I'm tied up at the office.

14 — What did you say? - (Never mi- -), it wasn't important. | What would you say when you decide that something you were going to say isn't important anymore?

NEVER MIND... What did you say? - Never mind, it wasn't important.

15 — The doorbell is ringing! - Don't worry, (I'll get i- -). | What would you say when you volunteer to answer the door?

I'LL GET IT... The doorbell is ringing! - Don't worry, I'll get it.

16 — I finally passed my driving test! - That's great, (good for y- -)! | What expression would you use to show you're happy about someone's success?

GOOD FOR YOU... I finally passed my driving test! - That's great, good for you!

17 — Where are you? - (I'm on my w- -), I'll be there in 10 minutes. | What would you say to let someone know you're already coming?

I'M ON MY WAY... Where are you? - I'm on my way, I'll be there in 10 minutes.

18 — It was great seeing you again. Let's (keep in tou- -)! | What would you say when you want to stay in contact with someone?

KEEP IN TOUCH... It was great seeing you again. Let's keep in touch!

19 — Where did I leave my glasses? - (I have no i- -), check the kitchen. | What expression would you use when you really don't know the answer?

I HAVE NO IDEA... Where did I leave my glasses? - I have no idea, check the kitchen.

20 — I forgot to bring the snacks. - (It doesn't mat- -), we have plenty of food. | What would you say to reassure someone that their mistake isn't important?

IT DOESN'T MATTER... I forgot to bring the snacks. - It doesn't matter, we have plenty of food.

21 — Are you coming to the party? - Yes, (I'm really looking forward to i- -)! | What expression would you use to say you're excited about an upcoming event?

I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT... Are you coming to the party? - Yes, I'm really looking forward to it!

22 — Do you want pizza or burgers? - I don't mind, (it's up to y- -). | What would you say when you let someone else make the decision?

IT'S UP TO YOU... Do you want pizza or burgers? - I don't mind, it's up to you.

23 — This box is very heavy, can you (give me a ha- -)? | What would you ask someone when you need their help?

GIVE ME A HAND... This box is very heavy, can you give me a hand?

24 — Can I speak to Mr. Smith? - (Just a mo- -), let me check if he's in. | What would you say when you need someone to wait briefly?

JUST A MOMENT... Can I speak to Mr. Smith? - Just a moment, let me check if he's in.

25 — I have to go to class now. - Okay, (catch you la- -)! | What casual expression would you use to say goodbye to someone you'll see again?

CATCH YOU LATER... I have to go to class now. - Okay, catch you later!

26 — Good luck with the interview, (keep me pos- -) on how it goes. | What would you ask someone to do if you want to hear updates about their interview?

KEEP ME POSTED... Good luck with the interview, keep me posted on how it goes.

27 — If you need any help with the project, just (let me kn- -). | What would you tell someone when you want them to inform you if they need help?

LET ME KNOW... If you need any help with the project, just let me know.

28 — Let's meet at 8 PM. - (Sounds go- -), see you then. | What expression would you use to show that you agree with someone's plan?

SOUNDS GOOD... Let's meet at 8 PM. - Sounds good, see you then.

29 — The concert was cancelled? Oh, (what a sha- -)! | What would you say to express disappointment about something unfortunate?

WHAT A SHAME... The concert was cancelled? Oh, what a shame!

30 — I can't come because I have to work. - (Fair eno- -), maybe next time. | What expression would you use to accept that someone's reason is reasonable?

FAIR ENOUGH... I can't come because I have to work. - Fair enough, maybe next time.

31 — I like your shoes. (By the w- -), did you finish the report? | What expression would you use to introduce a new topic or add something to a conversation?

BY THE WAY... I like your shoes. By the way, did you finish the report?

32 — (Hang on a sec- -), I think I left my phone in the car. | What informal expression would you use to ask someone to wait briefly?

HANG ON A SECOND... Hang on a second, I think I left my phone in the car.

33 — You won the lottery? (Are you kidding m- -)? | What would you say when something is so surprising that you can hardly believe it?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME... You won the lottery? Are you kidding me?

34 — Thanks for the ride home. - (Don't mention i- -), happy to help. | What polite expression would you use to respond to someone thanking you?

DON'T MENTION IT... Thanks for the ride home. - Don't mention it, happy to help.

35 — I heard you have the flu. (Get well so- -)! | What would you say to someone who is sick and you hope recovers quickly?

GET WELL SOON... I heard you have the flu. Get well soon!

36 — Thanks for shopping with us. (Have a good o- -)! | What friendly expression would you use to wish someone a nice day when saying goodbye?

HAVE A GOOD ONE... Thanks for shopping with us. Have a good one!

37 — You look stressed, you need to (take it ea- -) this weekend. | What would you tell someone who needs to relax and not work so hard?

TAKE IT EASY... You look stressed, you need to take it easy this weekend.

38 — I spilled some water on the floor. - Don't worry, (it's not a big de- -). | What expression would you use to tell someone that a small problem isn't serious?

IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL... I spilled some water on the floor. - Don't worry, it's not a big deal.

39 — You look sad. (What's the mat- -)? | What would you ask someone who looks upset because you want to know what's wrong?

WHAT'S THE MATTER... You look sad. What's the matter?

40 — How much money do you make? - (Mind your own busi- -)! | What rude expression would you use to tell someone to stop asking about your private life?

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS... How much money do you make? - Mind your own business!

41 — How is the new project going? - (So far, so go- -). | What expression would you use to say that everything is going well up to this point?

SO FAR, SO GOOD... How is the new project going? - So far, so good.

42 — Your grades are excellent this semester. (Keep it u- -)! | What would you say to encourage someone to continue doing something well?

KEEP IT UP... Your grades are excellent this semester. Keep it up!

43 — Sorry for being late. - (No wor- -), we just started. | What informal expression would you use to tell someone that being late is okay?

NO WORRIES... Sorry for being late. - No worries, we just started.

44 — I need to use the restroom, (I'll be right ba- -). | What would you say when you need to leave briefly and promise to return soon?

BE RIGHT BACK... I need to use the restroom, I'll be right back.

45 — (Guess wh- -)? We are going to Hawaii for vacation! | What expression would you use to introduce exciting or surprising news?

GUESS WHAT... Guess what? We are going to Hawaii for vacation!

46 — (Believe it or n- -), I used to be a professional swimmer. | What expression would you use before telling someone something surprising that is actually true?

BELIEVE IT OR NOT... Believe it or not, I used to be a professional swimmer.

47 — Just quit your job if you hate it. - Well, (it's easier said than do- -). | What expression would you use when something sounds simple but is difficult to do in real life?

IT'S EASIER SAID THAN DONE... Just quit your job if you hate it. - Well, it's easier said than done.

48 — We have been standing here for 10 minutes. Please (make up your mi- -)! | What would you tell someone who can't decide what they want?

MAKE UP YOUR MIND... We have been standing here for 10 minutes. Please make up your mind!

49 — I've never played golf, but I'll (give it a sh- -). | What would you say when you decide to try something you've never done before?

GIVE IT A SHOT... I've never played golf, but I'll give it a shot.

50 — We were just talking about John. Oh, (speak of the de- -), here he is! | What expression do you use when someone appears just as you were talking about them?

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL... We were just talking about John. Oh, speak of the devil, here he is!.