Common Phrases 3

Common phrases (3)

 

1. Can I have a word with you?  (I want to talk to you briefly )

    Can I have a word with you? I have something important to tell you

2. Have the guts ( Have the courage )

     He should have the guts to talk to her like that 

3. Keep in touch ( Maintain communication with someone )

    Give me your contact number. Let's keep in touch

4. Easier said than done ( Less difficult to talk about than to do )

    a) If you want to earn money, just go abroad

    b) That is easier said than done

5. Keep an eye on ( Give your attention on someone or something )

    I want to go to the washroom. Can you keep an eye on my bag?

6. Over my head (more confusing than I can understand ) 

     This is over my head. Can you explain it more simply?

7.  Take it easy ( Don't get excited )

     You look so upset. Take it easy. I am always with you

8. Give it to me straight ( Tell me directly )

    I don't know what you mean. Give it to me straight

9.  I can't thank you enough ( I really appreciate all that you have done )

     You have been a great help. I can't thank you enough

10. As far as I am concerned ( You give your statement as an opinion ) 

      As far as I am concerned, this is not a good idea 

11. Go with the flow ( Do it like everyone does it )

      At first, you may feel uneasy to work here. But just go with the flow. Later you will find this easier

12. It beats me ( I have no idea )

      It beats me how they finished it so early

13. What is going on? ( What is happening?)

      People are running here and there. What is going on?

14. If you insist ( If that is what you really want ) 

      I will eat one piece of cake if you insist

15. Nature calls ( I need to urinate )

      I need to go to the bathroom. Nature calls

16. Do me a favour ( Give me a small help )

      Can you do me a favour? Can you come with me to the town?

17. Get over it ( Move beyond something which is bothering you )

      This matter gives me much trouble. I have to get over this soon

18. Lend me your ear ( Ask someone's full attention )

      Can you lend me your ear? This is an important matter 

19. No hard and fast rules ( There are no clear rule that you have to obey )

      There are no hard and fast rules to use this phrase in English

20. All in all ( taking everything into account )

      We visited all the places. But it rained occasionally. All in all, the trip was joyful