50 Easy English phrases for daily use
Phrase : about to (do something)
Means : to be on the point of doing something
Example: I was about to leave when the phone rang.
Phrase : according to (someone or something)
Means :as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something
Example: According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything according to the terms of our agreement.
Phrase : account for (something)
Means : to provide an explanation or answer for something
Example: The bad weather accounts for the fact that few people came to the meeting.
Phrase :after all
Means :considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually assumed
Example: You don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.
Phrase :all of a sudden
Means : suddenly, without advance warning
Example: All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.
Phrase :as a matter of fact
Means :actually
Example: As a matter of fact, we have been to the history museum many times.
Phrase :as far as
Means : to the extent or degree of something
Example:As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.
Phrase :as for
Means : with regard to, concerning
Example: As for me, I think that I will return home now.
Phrase :as if
Means :in the same way that something would be, that
Example:The drink tastes as if it were made with orange juice. It seemed as if the whole town came to the concert.
Phrase :as long as
Means: provided that, on condition that
Example: As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car.
Phrase :as soon as
Means: just after something,
Example: Get the medicine as soon as possible.
Phrase :as to
Means: with regard to, according to
Example: As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.” The players were put into groups as to their ability.
Phrase : as well
Means: in addition, also, too
Example: I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.
Phrase :as well as
Means: in addition to
Example: Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel.
Phrase :back and forth
Means: backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way
Example: The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.
Phrase :better off
Means: to be in a better situation than before
Example: My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one.
Phrase :break down (something)
Means: to divide something into parts, to separate something into simpler substances
Example:We tried to break down the problem for further study. The sugar began to break down soon after it was swallowed.
Phrase :break up
Means: to separate, to divide into groups or pieces, to put an end to something
Example: Nobody wanted to break up their groups. We usually break up into small groups during our class.
Phrase :by the way
Means: incidentally
Example: By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow.
Phrase :carry out (something)
Means: to put something into action, to accomplish something, to do something
Example:The scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before discussing the new medicine.
Phrase :come on
Means:please, hurry, go faster
Example: “Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go.” “Come on, stop doing that.”
Phrase :come up
Means: to happen unexpectedly
Example:I will not be able to go to the party if something else comes up.
Phrase :come up with (something)
Means: to produce or find a thought/idea/answer
Example: I tried to come up with a name for the new magazine.
Phrase :deal with (something)
Means: to be concerned with something, to take action about something
Example: We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.
Phrase :end up (doing something or going somewhere)
Means:to do something that one had not planned to do, to go somewhere one had not planned to go
Example: We ended up going to a restaurant after the movie last night.