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Note: You can and should use the “simple” words (in red) in your daily speech. The
purpose of this lesson is to give you the most common alternatives to add variety to
your speech and help you improve your comprehension.
1. Our vacation was amazing!
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Replacement to good, very good, great.
Describe something impressive or surprising.
The concert was simply incredible.
My English progress in just one month is astonishing.
The sunset was breathtaking.
2. The restaurant was nice.
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Positive; a feeling of general satisfaction.
Describe people, things, or experiences.
What a pleasant day!
The receptionist at the hotel was lovely.
Our stay at the hotel was delightful.
We had an enjoyable time at the park.
3. The exam was easy!
I studied for weeks so the exam was a piece of cake!
Jennifer makes learning English easy-peasy!
You make speaking in public look effortless!
The instructions were easy to understand/follow.
The instructions were straightforward and/or clear.
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4. The exam was hard!
I didn’t study so the exam was challenging/difficult.
We thought the hike was going to be a piece of cake, but it was strenuous/arduous.
• Requiring much effort/energy.
I had a tough day!
5. The traffic downtown is always bad.
The traffic this morning was dreadful.
I had a terrible headache last night.
The food on the plane was appalling.
!More severe than bad; very bad.
6. She’s a happy person.
She’s a joyful/cheerful person.
He was elated after hearing the good news.
She felt ecstatic when she got the job.
7. That was a smart question.
That was a clever/brilliant question.
He’s extremely intelligent/bright.
He gave an astute analysis of the market.
His ingenious method solved the issue quickly.
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8. The documentary was interesting.
The history of ancient Egypt is fascinating.
The speaker gave an intriguing presentation.
His captivating performance held the audience's attention.
9. Thanks for the beautiful flowers!
Her garden is gorgeous.
The colors of the leaves in fall are stunning.
That flower vase is exquisite!
!Both pronunciations of “vase” are common in American English:
• /veɪs/ (rhymes with: "face")
• /vɑːz/ ("ah" and “z” sound)
10. I have an important meeting this afternoon.
The meeting is crucial.
This is a significant opportunity for our company.
It’s vital/essential to get enough rest before the exam.
11. The movie was funny.
The comedian is hilarious!
Her reaction was humorous/comical!
You’re very witty.
• Funny in a clever way.
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12. I made a big mistake rejecting the job offer.
It was a substantial mistake, but we can fix it.
This is an enormous project.
Elephants are massive!
13. It was a small mistake.
Don’t be mad, it’s a tiny mistake. We can fix it.
I made some minor changes to the report.
Only compact cars can park there.
We invested a modest amount of money.
14. Many students are scared of speaking English in public.
She became terrified when she found out she had to give a presentation.
The noise frightened the kids.
I’m petrified of spiders!
15. It was brave of you to agree to give the presentation in front of 2,000 people.
She’s made the bold decision to move abroad.
It was courageous of you to quit your job.
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Elegant (B2) /ˈel.ə.ɡənt/
Adjective - Graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior.
Synonyms: Stylish; Classy; Refined; Sophisticated; Chic; Dignified
1. Sublime (C2) /səˈblaɪm/
Adjective - Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great
admiration or awe.
The view from the mountains was truly sublime.
How was the play?
• It was sublime!
2. Epiphany (B2) /ɪˈpɪfəni/
Noun - A moment of sudden and profound realization or
understanding.
After years of struggling with the problem, she had an epiphany and
finally understood the solution.
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3. Plethora (B2) /ˈplɛθərə/
Noun - A large or excessive amount of something.
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JForrest English has a plethora of videos to help me become fluent!
We reviewed a plethora of data at the meeting.
4. Ineffable (C2) /ɪnˈɛfəbəl/
Adjective - Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words;
beyond description.
The beauty of the Rocky Mountains is ineffable. They left me
speechless.
Holding my child for the first time was ineffable.
5. Impeccable (B2) /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
Adjective - Flawless; perfect; incapable of wrongdoing.
Your presentation was impeccable!
The way you used the word “ineffable” was impeccable.
6. Magnificent (B2) /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
Adjective - Impressively beautiful; outstanding.
The Roman Colosseum is a magnificent structure.
How was the play?
• It was magnificent!
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7. Traverse (B2) /trəˈvɜrs/
Verb - To travel or move across or through an area.
I’m taking a 1-year sabbatical to traverse the continent.
My research team traversed the country to gather this data.
8. Luxuriously (C1) /ˈlʌɡˌʒʊər.i.əsli/
Adverb - In a manner that provides great comfort or quality.
The office was decorated luxuriously, with a plethora of fine art and
antiques.
9. Serene (B2) /səˈrin/
Adjective - Calm, peaceful, tranquil
The serene lake reflected the surrounding mountains, creating a
magnificent scene. It was truly a sublime day.
10. Astute (C1) /əˈstut/
Adjective -The ability to accurately assess situations or people.
His astute observations made him a successful entrepreneur.
Our market demand is highest among Millennials but our branding
appeals more to Boomers.
• That’s an astute observation.
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11. Prolific (C1) /prəˈlɪfɪk/
Adjective - Producing abundant works or results; highly productive.
The prolific author wrote dozens of bestselling novels throughout her
career.
My students are prolific viewers. Many of them watch multiple lessons
per day.
12. Emanate (C1) /ˈɛməˌneɪt/
Verb - To issue, emit, or spread outwards from a source.
Elegance emanated from my students, resulting in praise from their
peers.
During a job interview, you need to emanate confidence.
13. Paramount (C1) /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
Adjective - More important than anything else; highest in rank or
authority.
Safety is paramount in any construction project.
Confidence is paramount in a job interview.
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14. Myriad (B2) /ˈmɪriəd/
Noun/Adjective - A countless or extremely great number; numerous.
Students have a myriad of amazing English teachers to choose from. I’m
honored to be one of them.
- Noun
There are myriad ways to improve your speaking skills.
- Adjective
15. Quintessential (C1) /kwɪnˈtɛsəntʃəl/
Adjective - Representing the most perfect or typical example of a
quality or group.
A black dress is often considered the quintessential piece of clothing for
every woman's wardrobe.
Ice cream is the quintessential treat in summer.
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Phrase 1: I'm on board with that.
• To agree or express support for a suggestion or idea.
o We’re on board with the new strategy for increasing sales.
Phrase 2: Are we on the same page?
• To confirm that everyone has the same understanding, opinion or viewpoint.
o After our discussion, it seems like we're on the same page regarding the project
timeline.
Phrase 3: It's a win-win situation.
• To describe a situation where all parties benefit.
o Subscribing to JForrest English is a win-win situation!
Phrase 4: What are your thoughts on this?
• To request someone's opinion or feedback.
o What are your thoughts on the new marketing strategy?
Phrase 5: We need to think outside the box.
• To encourage creative thinking or innovative approaches.
o Thinking outside the box is the only way we’ll solve this problem.
Phrase 6: Let's circle back to that later.
• To suggest that a topic or discussion should be postponed until later.
o We only have 10 minutes left so let’s circle back to this tomorrow.
Phrase 7: We need to prioritize our tasks.
• To order tasks according to their importance/urgency.
o We don’t have enough time to complete everything, so let’s prioritize our tasks.
Phrase 8: Please keep me in the loop.
• To request that information or updates be shared as they happen.
o I’m taking tomorrow off, but please keep me in the loop on the project.
Phrase 9: Have they ironed out the details?
• To ask if something has been resolved or clarified.
o We need to iron out the contract details before the meeting.
Phrase 10: I’m all ears!
• To express your openness and willingness to listen.
o If you have any suggestions for improving this YouTube channel, I’m all ears!
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Phrase 11: Let’s take a step back.
• To suggest pausing and reviewing a situation or decision.
o Our marketing campaign didn’t work. Let’s take a step back.
Phrase 12: I beg to differ.
• To disagree with someone’s opinion or statement.
o The marketing campaign didn’t work because we didn’t think outside the box.
§ I beg to differ. The campaign was great. It was our execution that failed.
Phrase 13: I’ll cut to the chase.
• To say your main point directly without unnecessary small talk or details.
o I’ll cut to the chase. You’re not getting the promotion.
Phrase 14: Run it by the team first.
• To share ideas for feedback and approval.
o I think it’s a great idea, but you should run it by Frank.
Phrase 15: Frank calls the shots.
• To say that someone is in charge (has authority to make decisions).
o You should run your idea by Frank, because he calls the shots.
Phrase 16: The ball’s in Frank’s court.
• To say that it’s someone else’s responsibility to make a decision.
o Should we hire Jennifer as our English teacher?
§ The ball’s in your court!
Phrase 17: We need to nip this in the bud.
• To stop a problem at an early stage before it becomes more serious.
o None of the employees are following the new dress code. We need to nip this in the
bud.
Phrase 18: It’s not my cup of tea.
• To say that you dislike something.
o Public speaking isn’t my cup of tea, but it’s essential for my career.
Phrase 19: They hammered out the agreement.
• To say that something is finalized.
o Have you hammered out the terms yet?
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Phrase 20: We’re swamped right now!
• To say that you’re really busy.
o We’ve been swamped since Vanessa quit.
Phrase 21: We’ll take that into consideration.
• To say that you’ll consider one’s suggestions/feedback.
o Jennifer, you should publish videos 3 times a day!
§ Thanks for your suggestion! I’ll take that into consideration.
Phrase 22: We need to think long-term.
• To emphasize the importance of considering future implications or consequences.
o Publishing videos 3 times a day will help my students, but I need to think long-term.
Phrase 23: Sorry, I’m tied up!
• To say that you’re busy and therefore unavailable.
o I wish I could help you but, I’m tied up with the budget.
Phrase 24: Let’s put our heads together.
• To suggest the need for collaboration, brainstorming or more than one opinion.
o If we put our heads together, I know we can nip this in the bud!
Phrase 25: To play devil’s advocate.
• To consider opposing viewpoints when making a decision.
o I think 3 videos per day is too much for me to handle, but let’s play devil’s advocate.
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Greetings
How is it going?
- It’s going great!
Long time no see!
- I know, too long!
What have you been up to lately/recently?
- Not too much. What about you?
Thank You
Thanks so much!
Thanks a million/a bunch!
You’re the best!
You rock!
I really appreciate it!
That’s so nice/kind of you!
You’re Welcome
No worries!
Happy to help!
My pleasure!
Anytime!
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Bye
Take care!
Drive safe/safely!
Talk soon!
See you soon!
Politely Decline Food/Drink
I’m good, but thanks anyway.
None for me, but thanks anyway.
I’ll pass, but thanks.
Request Help
Can you give me a hand?
Do you mind helping me out?
Got a sec?
Offer Help
Need a hand?
I can give you a hand with that.
Let me help you with that.
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Asking About the Weekend
What are you up to this weekend?
Any plans this weekend?
Anything on the go this weekend?
Arrange Social Plans
Are you free on Saturday?
We should hang out soon!
Do you want to grab coffee/dinner tonight?
Arrange Business Meeting
Are you free to meet on Thursday at 2:00 pm?
I’m available on Thursday at 2:00 pm. Does that work for you?
What works best for you?
Asking For Clarification
Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Sorry, what does “X” mean?
Sorry, what do you mean by “X”?
Could you speak up a little. I’m having trouble hearing you.
Could you slow down a little. I’m having trouble understanding you.
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Confirming Understanding
Do you know what I mean?
Does that make sense to you?
Make sense?
Does that sound good to you?
Sound good?
Are we on the same page! = To agree; to have a shared understanding.
- We’re on the same page!
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1. Call someone out
Confront or criticize someone, often publicly, for their actions or behavior.
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•
She called him out for not keeping his promises.
My students always call me out when I make a typo.
2. Call out to someone
Shout or raise your voice to get someone’s attention.
•
He called out to his friend across the street.
He called out his friend. ✅
• Publicly criticized
He called out to his friend. ✅
• Shouted to get his attention.
3. Jump in
Enter a conversation or situation.
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Feel free to jump in with any ideas.
It’s nice to see Sarah jumping in at meetings.
"Generally used in a positive way.
4. Butt in
Interrupt or intrude into a conversation, in a negative way.
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•
He kept butting in while I was presenting.
You should just butt out! It’s none of your business.
o To stop intruding in something that doesn’t concern you.
"Jump/butt into a conversation, discussion, meeting, situation
"Butt out of a conversation, discussion, meeting, situation
5. Come up with
Think of or create something, such as an idea, plan, or solution.
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•
They came up with a new marketing strategy.
I spend time every day coming up with new lessons for you!
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6. Come out with
To introduce or release something new, usually a product or service.
•
The way we communicate changed when Apple came out with the iPhone.
Engineers at Apple came up with the idea of a smart phone in 2005.
• Thought of the idea.
Apple came out with the iPhone in 2007.
• Released the idea to the public as a product.
7. Back out of something
Decide not to do something you had previously agreed to.
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•
She backed out of the deal at the last minute.
You said you were going to finish the English course, don’t back out now!
8. Back something up
To make a copy of data to prevent loss.
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•
For years my husband told me I should back up my computer, but I didn’t listen.
Now that I use Google Docs, my files are automatically backed up!
9. Catch on to something
Begin to understand or realize something.
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•
It took him a while, but he finally caught on to the joke.
It took him a while, but he finally caught on.
10. Catch up to someone
Reach the same level or pace as someone else.
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She’s driving too fast. We’ll never catch up (to her).
I need to catch up on my work so I can catch up to my coworker.
o To do tasks that were missed/not completed.
11. Get across
Successfully communicate or convey an idea to others.
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•
He tried to get his point across in the meeting.
I’m not sure what you’re trying to get across.
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12. Cheer on
Encourage or support someone, often vocally.
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The fans cheered on their team.
Thank you for cheering me on! I couldn’t have done it without your support!
13. Cheer up
Help someone feel happier, become happier oneself.
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I brought him a coffee to cheer him up.
The fact that you came to cheer me on really cheered me up!
14. Carry on
Continue with an activity or task, despite challenges.
•
She decided to carry on with her studies despite the difficulties.
15. Carry out
Complete or perform an action, plan, or task.
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They carried out the experiment successfully.
Let’s carry on with the experiments. Have you carried out the first test?
"Carry On With Something; Carry Something Out
16. Look into something
Investigate or examine something in detail.
•
The company is looking into the issue.
17. Look over something
Review or examine something briefly or casually.
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She looked over the document before signing.
I looked into (investigated) the company and I didn’t find any red flags. I still need
to look over (review) the contract.
18. Check in with someone
Communicate with someone to see how they are doing or if they need assistance.
•
He checked in with his supervisor before leaving for the day.
o Do you need anything before I leave?
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19. Check up on someone
Monitor or observe someone’s progress, condition, or behavior to ensure all is well.
My dad had an accident, so I check up on him every day.
"Sometimes seen as negative because it suggests you don’t trust someone’s abilities.
• My boss checks up on me every 5 minutes!
20. Hang out
Spend time with someone socially in a casual way.
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We hung out at home all weekend.
Let’s hang out soon!
21. Hang up
End a phone call
•
She hung up before they decided where to hang out.
22. Break up with someone
End a romantic relationship.
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He broke up with his girlfriend last month.
We broke up.
23. Break something up
Separate something into smaller parts.
•
The teacher broke up the assignment into 3 parts.
I broke her up. #
• You divided her into smaller parts.
I broke up with her. $
• You ended your romantic relationship with her.
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Get Ahead - to make progress towards a goal/outcome
If you want to get ahead (at work, in your career), you need fluent English.
Get Along (with someone) - to have a good rela;onship with someone
I get along with my boss.
I don’t get along with my boss.
Get Away - to escape (a=er commi>ng a crime; from your daily rou;ne)
The criminal got away.
I really need to get away.
Get Away With Something – To not be punished for a wrongdoing.
She got away with the crime.
She got away with stealing the car.
Get Off Lightly – To be punished less severely than expected.
I forgot to submit the report but thankfully I got off lightly.
She stole the car but she got off lightly.
Get Back – To return to the original star;ng place
I got back (home, to the office) around 7:00 pm.
What Gme did you get back from vacaGon?
Get Back To Someone – To respond to someone
I need to get back to John.
Get Back Into Something – To start doing something a=er stopping for some ;me.
I need to get back into guitar.
Get Back At Someone – To get revenge on someone
John got back at me because I didn’t get back to him.
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Get Behind – To support someone/something
I can get behind that policy.
Get By - to have just enough money to survive
With inflaGon, I can barely get by.
Get Into Trouble - To do something not allowed and be found out
My kids always get into trouble when I’m gone.
Get On - To board (enter) a plane, train, bus or boat
I got on the plane.
Get on – To become old
My grandmother is geLng on so she has difficulty geLng on a plane.
Get Off - To exit a plane, train, bus or boat
I got off the plane.
This is my stop, I need to get off the bus.
Get In – To enter a vehicle (car, van, truck, etc)
I got in my car.
Get Out Of – To exit a vehicle (car, van, truck, etc)
I got out of my car.
Get In – Enter a building or house
What Gme did you get in? (used to ask what Gme you started work for the day)
Get Off – To end work for the day
What Gme did you get off?
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Get Out – An expression of disbelief.
I won the loMery!
- Get out!
- Get out of here!
- Get out of town!
Get Out Of (Doing Something) - Avoid something you don’t want to do
I need to get out of cleaning the garage.
Get Together (With Someone) - To meet other people to socialize
What Gme are we geLng together?
What Gme are you geLng together with your friends?
Get Up - To leave your bed a=er sleeping
What Gme do you get up?
I wake up at 6:00 am but I don’t get up unGl 6:30 am.
Get Up To – To ask about someone’s ac;vi;es. Also used with wrongdoings.
What did you get up to last night? (What did you do last night?)
My kids always get up to no good when I’m gone.
Get Across – To communicate your ideas/message successfully
I have a hard Gme geLng my ideas across.
Get At – To mean
What are you geLng at?
Get At – To successfully reach, find or access
I can’t get at my hat.
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Get Rid Of - Throw away something unwanted
I wanted to get out of cleaning my garage because I have so many things I need to get rid of.
Get Wound Up (About Something) – To become angry about something
My dad always gets wound up about poliGcs.
Get Over Something – To no longer have strong feelings towards a situa;on
Get over it!
Get Over Someone – To no longer have roman;c feelings for someone
ASer my divorce, it took me years to get over my husband.
Get Over An Illness – To recover from an illness
It took me weeks to get over my cold.
Get Around – To travel within an area
What’s the best way to get around NYC?
Get Around To (Doing Something) – To finally do something (a=er not doing it for a long
period of ;me)
I finally got around to cleaning the garage.
Get It Together – To take control of your life and/or emo;ons
You need to get it together!
Get Through Something - Endure or deal with a difficult situa;on
It was really difficult for me to get through my father’s death.
Get Through Something – To successfully finish something difficult or ;me consuming
I finally got through the report!
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Get Through To Someone – To successfully contact someone, a=er numerous aWempts
I’m having a hard Gme geLng through to John.
Get Through To Someone – To make someone understand your point or message
I told my friend she shouldn’t quit her job and I finally got through to her.
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1. Dazzling
/ˈdæzlɪŋ/
Adjective - Brilliant and impressive, leaving a lasting impression.
You look absolutely dazzling in that outfit!
She started her presentation with a dazzling smile.
2. Caveat /ˈkeɪviæt/
Noun - A warning or cautionary statement.
These words will impress native speakers, but there’s one caveat. You
need to pronounce them correctly.
He agreed to be interviewed with the caveat that he could review the
article.
3. Alleviate /əˈliviˌeɪt/
Verb - To make something negative (pain or problem) less severe.
Taking a walk can alleviate stress.
Practicing your speech beforehand can alleviate your public speaking
anxiety.
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4. Conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
He faced a conundrum about which job offer to accept.
It’s my dream job, but if I accept it I’ll have to move overseas away from my
family!
- Well that’s a conundrum!
5. Frivolous /ˈfrɪvələs/
Adjective - Not having any serious purpose or value.
He spends all his money on frivolous items!
They argued over something frivolous.
This lesson isn’t frivolous!
6. Perplex /pərˈplɛks/
Verb - to confuse and worry someone by being difficult to understand or
solve.
The patient's symptoms perplexed the doctors.
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7. Nostalgia
/nɑːˈstæl.dʒə/
Noun - A feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about
things that happened in the past.
Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.
Hearing that song again filled him with nostalgia.
8. Ominous
/ˈɑmənəs/
Adjective - Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going
to happen.
The dark clouds look ominous.
He had an ominous feeling about the meeting.
9. Acquiesce
/ˈækwiˌɛs/
Verb - To agree passively.
I wanted to go to Hawaii but my husband wanted to go to Iceland. I
acquiesced.
10. Consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/
Noun - General agreement among a group.
We couldn’t reach a consensus on where to go for vacation.
There is a consensus that the proposal needs revisions.
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11. Itinerary /aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/
Noun - a detailed plan or route of an event or vacation.
Have you planned your itinerary for Iceland yet?
We have a very busy itinerary.
12. Agenda
/əˈdʒɛndə/
A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
What’s the agenda for the meeting?
What’s the first item on the agenda?
Please find attached the agenda for today’s conference call.
13. Lucrative
/ˈluːkrətɪv/
Adjective - Producing a great deal of profit or financial success.
Photography isn’t lucrative, but it’s my passion.
There was a general consensus that the partnership would be lucrative.
14. Contingency
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
Noun - A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be
predicted with certainty.
We need a contingency plan in case of an emergency.
We must prepare for all possible contingencies.
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15. Tangible /ˈtændʒəb(ə)l/
Noun - Real; something you can touch, show or experience.
The project resulted in tangible benefits.
We need tangible evidence to support our claims.
Tangible assets include machinery and buildings.
16. Incentive
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
Noun - A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
I need to give my students an incentive to subscribe.
17. Metrics
/ˈmɛtrɪks/
Noun - Standards of measurement.
The size of your vocabulary is one of the metrics of fluency.
What are the key metrics of fluency?
18. Redundant /rɪˈdʌndənt/
Noun - Not or no longer needed or useful.
Some tasks have become redundant due to automation.
Typewriters are now redundant.
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19. Streamline
/ˈstrimˌlaɪn/
Verb - Make something faster, easier, better.
Online learning has streamlined education.
How can we streamline our operations?
20. Glaring
/ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/
Adjective - Something bad is extremely obvious.
We can’t hire her. She made glaring spelling mistakes in her CV.
There was a glaring contradiction in his statement.
21. Contradiction
/ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
Noun - A combination of words that is nonsense because some of the
words suggest the opposite of some of the others.
She’s an honest politician.
- An honest politician? Isn’t that a contradiction!
You said you hate the heat but you want to go to Hawaii. Isn’t that a
contradiction?
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Where Do You Live?
I was born and raised in Winnipeg.
• To be born and raised in CITY, COUNTRY
I was born and raised in Winnipeg, but now I live in Ottawa. I’ve lived here
for over 10 years.
• Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous: Live, Work, Study
I’ve been living here for over 10 years.
• for + # of years; for years; for several/many/a number of years.
Tell Me About Your Work
I’m an Engineer.
• To be + a/an/the + job title
I’m the Executive Director of a multinational non-profit organization called
Helping Hands.
Being an Engineer is rewarding.
• Gerund statement
I love using my analytical skills to solve complex problems.
• Verb of Preference + Gerund
I enjoy collaborating with my team and brainstorming unique solutions to
complex problems.
• Add adjectives to sound more advanced.
However, being an engineer also has its challenges.
• Add transition words to show the connection between your ideas
Specifically, I work around the clock to meet tight deadlines.
• To work around the clock = continuously, without stopping, for
extended periods.
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Tell Me About Your Hobbies
In my opinion, having hobbies is integral to living a fulfilling life.
• Gerund statement
Opinion Words
o In my opinion,
o In my view,
o From my perspective,
o Personally, I think that…
I’m an avid hiker; cyclist; guitarist; tennis player
• To be an avid + noun - Strong interest, enthusiasm, passion
Hiking gives me the opportunity to disconnect from my devices and
appreciate the beauty of nature.
• Gerund statement (Verb)
Guitar gives me the opportunity to disconnect from my devices and explore
my creativity.
• Gerund statement (Noun)
Until now, my focus has been on my career. However, I’m considering
taking up drawing.
• Present perfect - an action that started in the past and continues until
now.
• To take up a hobby/activity - To start
• To consider + gerund
However, I’d love to take up drawing.
• I would love + infinitive
Drawing will give me the opportunity to disconnect from my devices and
explore my creativity.
• Future simple
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I’m confident that/I’m hopeful that drawing will give me the opportunity to
disconnect from my devices and explore my creativity.
• To be confident/hopeful that + gerund statement
Tell Me About Your Family
I’m from a close-knit family.
My family and I are very close.
Everyone in my family gets along extremely well.
Everyone says I take after my mom in looks and I take after my dad in
personality.
• To take after someone - To have the same appearance or personality
as someone
Talking About Travel
I’d love the opportunity to see/travel to/visit Egypt.
If I could travel anywhere, I’d choose Egypt.
• Second conditional - hypothetical
• modal + base verb
Visiting Egypt is at the top of my list.
• Gerund statement
o Visiting, Seeing, Exploring
Traveling to Egypt has been at the top of my list for as long as I can
remember.
• Present perfect - an action that started in the past and continues until
now.
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From my perspective, the pyramids are one of our world’s greatest
treasures and I’d revel in the opportunity to see them with my own eyes.
• To revel in the opportunity + infinitive - To thoroughly enjoy
Clarifying Your Answer
What I’m trying to say is…
What I mean is…
What I’m getting at is…
What I’m trying to get at is…
To put it another way…
In other words…
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1. Feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/
Possible to do easily or conveniently.
!Commonly used in writing when discussing the practicality of proposals or solutions.
Switching to renewable energy on a large scale may not be feasible in certain regions
due to geographic limitations.
2. Proponent
/prəˈpoʊnənt/
A person who advocates for a theory, proposal, or course of action.
!Frequently seen in discussions about policy, debates, and research in speaking and
writing.
Proponents of renewable energy argue that it provides a sustainable alternative to fossil
fuels.
3. Deploy
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
To move into position for action or to utilize in a strategic manner.
!Often used in writing to describe the implementation of resources or strategies in
various fields.
The government deployed emergency teams to help tackle the aftermath of the
hurricane.
4. Notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
!Commonly found in writing to highlight significant differences or achievements.
One notable difference between rural and urban lifestyles is the level of access to
healthcare facilities.
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5. Detrimental
/ˌdɛtrəˈmɛntəl/
Tending to cause harm.
!Used in writing to discuss negative impacts or consequences of policies and actions.
While many aspects of technology are beneficial, excessive screen time can have a
detrimental effect on mental health.
6. Mitigate /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/
To make less severe, serious, or painful.
!Useful in writing and speaking to discuss ways to reduce negative impacts, especially
in environmental contexts.
Countries worldwide are investing in renewable energy as a means to mitigate the
effects of climate change.
7. Discrepancy
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
!Commonly used in writing when analyzing data or discussing research findings.
A noticeable discrepancy exists between the reported income levels of urban and rural
populations.
8. Resilient /rɪˈzɪliənt/
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
!Useful in speaking and writing when discussing communities or individuals facing
challenges.
Communities affected by natural disasters have proven to be remarkably resilient,
rebuilding their lives and homes.
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9. Alleviate /əˈliːviˌeɪt/
To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
!Commonly used in writing and speaking to discuss solutions to societal issues, like
poverty or health.
Local governments are implementing policies to alleviate housing shortages in urban
centers.
10. Vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
!Often used in discussions about social issues, health, and environmental concerns.
Older populations are more vulnerable to health issues, especially during severe
weather conditions.
11. Paradigm
/ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm/
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
!Frequently found in writing to discuss shifts in thinking or approaches.
The adoption of digital technology in classrooms represents a significant paradigm shift
in education.
12. Viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
!Used in discussions about sustainability and practical solutions.
Solar power is becoming a viable alternative to traditional energy sources in many
sunny regions.
13. Benign /bɪˈnaɪn/
Having no significant harm or adverse effect.
!Commonly used in discussions about impacts and effects.
Despite initial fears, the new construction projects are expected to have a benign effect
on local wildlife.
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/kənˈdusɪv/
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
!Common in discussions about environments that encourage certain behaviors or
outcomes.
Studies suggest that a clutter-free study space is conducive to better concentration and
learning.
15. Incentive
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
!Used in discussions about economics, business, and public policy.
To reduce emissions, the government introduced financial incentives for companies
investing in clean energy.
16. Compile
/kəmˈpaɪl/
To produce by assembling information from other sources.
! Often used in academic writing and research discussions.
The researcher compiled data from numerous sources to ensure a comprehensive
analysis.
17. Contradictory /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/
Mutually opposed or inconsistent.
!Useful in writing when discussing conflicting ideas or data.
The study presents contradictory findings, with one portion indicating benefits and
another highlighting potential risks.
18. Foster /ˈfɑstər/
To encourage or promote the development of (something, typically regarded as good).
!Commonly used in discussions about education and social policies.
Educational institutions should foster creativity and critical thinking in their students.
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19. Retention
/rɪˈtɛnʃən/
The continued possession, use, or control of something.
!Used in writing when discussing education and employment practices.
Employee retention remains a priority, as high turnover can disrupt team dynamics.
20. Depict /dɪˈpɪkt/
To represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
!Common in discussions about art and literature in writing tasks.
Art from this period typically depicts scenes of everyday life, showcasing rural traditions.
21. Steer Clear Of /stɪr klɪr əv/
To avoid someone or something.
!Used in speaking to give advice or recommendations.
Health professionals often advise patients to steer clear of processed foods to maintain
overall well-being.
22. Solely /ˈsoʊlli/
Not involving anyone or anything else; only.
!Useful in writing to clarify specific points or responsibilities.
The success of the project does not solely depend on funding but also on effective
management.
23. Abundant
/əˈbʌndənt/
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
!Commonly used in discussions about resources and environments.
The country is known for its abundant natural resources, particularly oil and timber.
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24. Sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
!Frequently appears in discussions about environmental issues and development.
Investing in renewable resources is crucial for the sustainability of our environment.
25. Assess /əˈsɛs/
To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
!Common in writing when discussing evaluations in education and business.
Teachers assess students' understanding through regular tests and assignments.
26. Target /ˈtɑrgɪt/
An objective or result toward which efforts are directed.
!Commonly used in writing, especially in essays discussing goals and objectives.
The initiative targets a 25% reduction in carbon emissions within five years.
27. Elicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
To get a response, answer, or fact from someone, often through questioning or
discussion.
!Commonly used in writing when discussing studies, research or data.
The questions were designed to elicit authentic responses from participants.
28. Decipher
/dɪˈsaɪfər/
To interpret or make sense of something that is difficult to understand; to decode.
!Commonly used in writing when discussing the meaning of someone or something.
Scholars spent decades attempting to decipher the ancient script.
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29. Fluctuate
/ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪt/
To change or vary irregularly, often in amount or level.
!Commonly used when discussing the results or current state of something.
The stock market fluctuates dramatically in response to world events.
30. Outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
To give a summary of something.
!Often used in writing to present main ideas or structures clearly.
The professor outlined the main points of the lecture at the beginning.
31. Promote
/prəˈmoʊt/
To support or actively encourage.
!Frequent in discussions about public health, education, and social initiatives.
Government campaigns often promote healthier lifestyles to reduce healthcare costs.
32. Habitat /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
The natural environment in which an organism lives.
!Commonly used in discussions about ecology and conservation.
Protecting forests is essential to preserving the habitats of numerous species.
33. Augment
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/
To make something larger, greater, or more intense.
!Common in speaking and writing to discuss increases or improvements in systems,
infrastructure, or skills.
The government allocated additional funds to augment public health services in
response to rising demands.
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To negotiate: To have a discussion with someone to reach an
agreement.
I negotiated with the seller for a 10% discount.
!To negotiate with someone
!To negotiate for something
We negotiated over/on the prices.
!To negotiate over/on something
Usually Non-Negotiable:
Items at brand name physical stores
- Walmart, Ikea, Shopping Malls
Usually Negotiable:
More Expensive Items:
- Real Estate, Cars, Furniture, Appliances, Jewelry, Artwork
Services:
- Home Renovation, Landscaping, Consulting
Items at independent or non-physical stores:
- Street Vendors, Booths, Kiosks, Souvenir Shops
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Asking If A Price Is Negotiable:
• Is there any room for negotiation on the price?
• Is the price flexible?
• How flexible is the price?
• Do you have any sales or promotions that I should know
about?
• Are there any discounts available?
• What’s the best/lowest price you can give me?
• Negotiating Prices
!Always give a reason for why you deserve a discount and try to
make it a win-win for the seller.
- If I buy two, can you give me 30% off?
!If + Subject + Present Simple, Can + Subject + Base Verb
If I buy this at full price, can you give me free maintenance for one
year?
If I pay cash, can you give me 15% off?
- 10-15% tax is applied to the sticker price.
If I give you a great review on trip advisor, can I get this for $100?
This is beautiful, but it’s out of my budget. Would/Will you accept
$250?
!Would = Possibility (more common in negotiations)
!Will = Certainty
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Would you be willing to accept $300 if I recommend your store to
others?
!Would + subject + be + willing + infinitive, if + subject + present
simple
To Say That Something Is Non-Negotiable:
Sorry, I’d love to help you but our prices aren’t negotiable/are
non-negotiable.
!To be not negotiable; To be non-negotiable
I wish I could help you but my hands are tied!
!My hands are tied = unable to act/decide because of external
forces.
Sorry, I don’t have any wiggle room on the price.
!Wiggle room = ability to change/flexibility
Our prices are already the lowest they can go.
If I could (give you a discount), I would. (But I can’t.)
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Standing Your Ground:
!To stand one’s ground - To maintain one's position, beliefs, or
opinions (when opposed).
I understand, but that price isn’t within my budget/is out of my
budget.
!To be not within one’s budget
!To be out of one’s budget
In that case, I’ll have to pass.
Unfortunately I can’t move forward at the current price. Please
contact me if the price changes.
It’s too bad we couldn’t come to an agreement. However, I
appreciate your time. Have a great day.
!End your negotiations on a positive note because the seller’s
position may change.
I’m sorry we couldn’t work this out. Thanks anyway.
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Statement: It’s going to rain.
I’d say
If you ask me, I’d say
I believe
It seems to me that
The way I see it is
To me,
I reckon that
Opinion + That’s my take on it.
Opinion + That’s my 2 cents.
FORMAL:
Statement: We should revise the report.
In my opinion
It’s my view that
From my perspective
It appears to me that
TO EXPRESS CERTAINTY:
Statement: We should promote John.
I’m sure
I’m certain
I’m positive
It’s obvious that
It’s indisputable that
It’s undeniable that
It’s unquestionable that
It’s without a doubt
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TO EXPRESS SOME DOUBT:
Statement: She’s going to get the promotion.
It’s possible that
It’s probable that
I figure that
It seems likely that
I have a hunch that
I gather that
Correct me if I’m wrong, but
If I’m not mistaken,
To the best of my knowledge,
TO BE DIPLOMATIC:
Statement: John isn’t a good fit.
To be honest
In all honestly
I’m sorry to say it, but
One could argue that
My understanding is that
My impression is that
I get what you’re saying, but
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Social Situations (shopping, restaurant, customer service):
Take care
Have a good X (morning, afternoon, night, evening, day, one)
Bye for now
Enjoy the rest of your day
Have a X day (wonderful, lovely, fantastic, great)
With Friends:
See you soon/later
Talk soon
Bye for now
See you + SPECIFIC DATE/EVENT
See you next Friday
See you at Maria’s party
Can’t wait to see you again
Can’t wait until SPECIFIC DATE/EVENT
It was so nice seeing you!
Have a safe trip!
Drive safe
Hope X goes well! (the meeting, dinner)
Let’s catch up soon!
Keep in touch!
Don’t be a stranger!
SLANG EXPRESSIONS: (friends, coworkers, family)
Look at the time…I gotta go, bye.
I gotta jet/take off/hit the road/head out/get going
I’m off/out/out of here
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Catch you later
Catch you on the flip side
Catch you on the flippity flip
Peace out
Later / Lats
Seeya
With Your Spouse:
Bye my love.
Bye. Love you.
Bye sweetie.
I miss you already.
I can’t wait for (cuddles tonight, dinner, coffee).
With Young Kids
See you later alligator…
In a while crocodile.
Professional Expressions You Can Use At Work:
Keep up the good work
Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Looking forward to the conference.
It’s been a pleasure
Thank you for this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your time. We’ll be in touch soon/shortly.
I appreciate this opportunity.
It was lovely to meet you.
If you need me, my door’s always open.
If you need me, I’m a phone call away.
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I’m not (too) sure (about that).
I have no idea.
No idea.
I can’t help you with that one.
Sorry, I don’t know.
Hey Siri, “ask question”.
I’ve never thought about that before.
That’s a great question.
I wish I knew (but I don’t).
I wish I could answer that for you.
I wish I could help you with that.
If I had to guess, I’d say X.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Who knows!
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(That) Beats me!
I haven’t the faintest/slightest/foggiest/a clue.
Professional
When do you need to know by?
When do you need this information by?
I’ll find out and let you know ASAP.
I’ll get back to you (by Friday).
Let me look into that (and get back to you).
I need to check/confirm/look into something first.
I’m not sure off hand, but let me look into that and get back to you
this afternoon. Does that work for you?
I’m not sure off the top of my head, but let me do some digging
and let you know tomorrow. Is that ok?
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Casual Expressions:
Sorry!
My bad!
My fault.
My mistake.
Whoops, Oops, Oopsie, Yikes, Oh my, Oh no
Sorry about that.
It’s my fault.
Pardon/Excuse me.
I was wrong.
Unfortunately I can’t make your party.
Professional Expressions:
My apologies.
My “sincere” apologies.
Please accept my (sincere) apologies.
I take full responsibility.
I understand/know/admit I made a mistake. I’ll fix that now.
Thanks for waiting.
I appreciate your patience.
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I appreciate you brining that to my attention. I’ll fix that right now.
Thanks for your feedback. How can I improve?
Common Idiom:
The buck stops with me.
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1. To play something by ear
To make decisions in the moment, rather than planning in advance.
Ex/ What should we do this weekend?
- Let’s just play it by ear!
2. To be all ears
To be ready and willing to listen closely.
Ex/ Do you have a minute to discuss the project?
- I’m all ears!
3. To wake up on the wrong side of the bed
To wake up in a bad mood. To be grumpy first thing in the morning.
Ex/ What would you like for breakfast honey?
- Ah who cares. I’m not hungry. Where’s my phone?
- Gees, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today!
4. To Wing Something
To perform or speak without preparing in advance.
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5. To make a mountain out of a molehill
To make a small issue or mistake seem like a serious problem.
Ex/ You only got one question wrong. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.
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6. To be at a crossroads
Used when you have to make a very important decision that impacts your life.
Ex/ I’m not sure if I want to be a graphic designer anymore. I’m at a crossroads.
7. To rain cats and dogs
To rain heavily.
Ex/ Did it rain yesterday?
- It rained cats and dogs!
8. To be on top of the world
To be really happy.
Ex/ Congrats on the new promotion. You must be on top of the world!
9. To give someone the cold shoulder
To ignore someone (on purpose).
Ex/ Why are you giving me the cold shoulder?
10. To sit on the fence
To delay making a decision.
Ex/ I asked my boss for a raise but he’s sitting on the fence.
11. To hit the nail on the head
To describe exactly what caused a problem, issue or situation.
Ex/ You hit the nail on the head when you suggested we need to reduce our costs.
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12. To be fit as a fiddle
To be in great health.
Ex/ Eating more vegetables has really helped. Now I’m as fit as a fiddle!
13. To get something out of your system
To do the thing you've been wanting to do so you can move on.
Ex/ Just go skydiving once so you can get it out of your system!
14. Speak of the devil
Used when the person you were talking about appears at that exact moment.
Ex/ I’m not sure if Greg is coming to the party tonight.
(PHONE RINGS AND IT’S GREG)
- Well speak of the devil! We were just talking about you!
15. To give someone the benefit of the doubt
To trust what someone says.
Ex/ He said he’s stuck in traffic. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt.
16. No pain, no gain
If you want results, you need to work hard and get uncomfortable.
Ex/ Public speaking can be scary. But no pain, no gain!
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17. Hang in there
Used to say don’t give up.
Ex/ I know learning a language is hard, but hang in there!
18. A penny for your thoughts
A way of asking what someone is thinking.
Ex/ You look concerned. A penny for your thoughts?
19. It's not rocket science
Used to say that it's not complicated.
Ex/ Becoming a confident English speaker isn’t rocket science!
20. To let someone off the hook
To not punish someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Ex/ I know you came in late today, but I’ll let you off the hook just this once!
21. To make a long story short
To tell a long or complicated story very briefly.
Ex/ To make a long story short, we missed our flight.
22. Easy does it
Used to tell someone to slow down.
Ex/ Woah, you’re doing too many exercises. Easy does it!
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23. To go back to the drawing board
To start over with a plan or strategy because the previous attempt failed.
Ex/ Well, our strategy failed. Let’s go back to the drawing board!
24. Once in a blue moon
An event that happens infrequently.
Ex/ I only see Cara once in a blue moon.
25. At the drop of a hat
Without any hesitation; instantly.
Ex/ Call me if you need anything and I’ll be there at the drop of a hat!
26. To add insult to injury
To worsen a situation that is already unfavorable.
Ex/ First my date showed up late. And to add insult to injury, he forgot his wallet so I had
to pay!
27. To hit the sack
To go to sleep.
Ex/ I’m tired. I think I’ll hit the sack!
28. The ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision or step.
Ex/ We offered her a great promotion. So now the ball’s in her court!
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29. To be/go barking up the wrong tree
To look in the wrong place. To Accuse the wrong person.
Ex/ If you think I lost your ring, you’re barking up the wrong tree!
30. To get/have your ducks in a row
To be well prepared or well organized for something.
Ex/ The presentation was supposed to start 10 minutes ago. They should have gotten
their ducks in a row!
31. To get/have the best of both worlds
When you enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time.
Ex/ She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets the best of both worlds.
32. The lion’s share
The largest part or most of something.
Ex/ I did the lion’s share of work on this project!
33. To be on the ball
To do a great job; to perform well.
Ex/ Wow, you completed all those reports already! You're on the ball today!
34. To pull someone's leg
To joke with someone.
Ex/ Don’t get upset, I’m just pulling your leg!
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35. To pull yourself together
To regain your composure (calm down) after being upset, worried or anxious.
Ex/ Pull yourself together, it was a false alarm!
36. So far so good
Used to say that things are going well until this point in time.
Ex/ How’s the project going?
- So far so good!
37. That's the last straw
To have no patience left for someone’s errors or wrong doings.
Ex/ This is her 5th time being late this month. That’s the last straw!
38. Time flies when you're having fun
Used when you don’t notice how long something takes because it’s enjoyable.
Ex/ Wow, I can’t believe it’s already 1 am!
- Time flies when you’re having fun!
39. To be bent out of shape
To be upset.
Ex/ Janice is bent out of shape because she has to work late tonight.
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40. To make matters worse
To make a problem worse.
Ex/ I have to work late tonight. And to make matters worse, I have an appointment early
tomorrow morning.
41. Don’t judge a book by its cover
Don’t judge something or someone purely on appearance.
Ex/ I don’t think he’d be a good fit. I mean, look at his hair!
- Don’t judge a book by its cover! Have you reviewed his resume?
42. To fall between two stools
Used when something fails to achieve both of two objectives.
Ex/ The movie fell between two stools. It wasn’t romantic and it wasn’t funny!
43. To cost an arm and a leg
Used when something is exceptionally expensive.
Ex/ My flight cost me an arm and a leg!
44. To cross a bridge when you come to it
To deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
Ex/ But what if the client doesn’t like the presentation?
- Focus on creating the presentation and you’ll cross that bridge when you come to
it!
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45. To cry over spilt milk
Used to say that you shouldn’t complain about a loss from the past.
Ex/ I can’t believe he didn’t come to my birthday party!
- That was 3 weeks ago. Don’t cry over spilt milk!
46. Curiosity killed the cat
Used to say that being inquisitive or asking a lot of questions can lead to an unpleasant
situation.
Ex/ I know you’re planning me a surprise party, but can you tell me who’s coming, when
it is, where we’re going and what we’re doing?
- Curiosity killed the cat!
47. To miss the boat
to lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act.
Ex/ The application deadline was last week. I guess I missed the boat!
48. To be on fire
To perform very well.
Ex/ Wow, your presentation was amazing! You were on fire!
49. To spill the beans
To reveal a secret when you shouldn’t have.
Ex/ It’s a surprise party. Don’t spill the beans!
50. To be under the weather
To feel ill or sick.
Ex/ I’m a little under the weather today.
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51. A blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening
later.
Ex/ Getting fired was a blessing in disguise. My new job is so much better!
52. A dime a dozen
Something that is common and not special.
Ex/ Tech start-ups looking for funding are a dime a dozen in Silicon Valley.
53. To beat around the bush
To avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable.
Ex/ Don’t beat around the bush. Be clear that you want to break up.
54. Better late than never
To say that it’s better to arrive/happen later than expected than not at all.
Ex/ After working at the company for 10 years, I finally got a promotion!
- Better late than never!
55. To bite the bullet
To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, but necessary or inevitable.
Ex/ Just bite the bullet and ask your boss for a promotion!
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56. Break a leg
Another way of saying “good luck”, especially before a performance.
Ex/ My IELTS speaking exam is tomorrow.
- Break a leg!
57. To call it a day
To stop working for the day.
Ex/ It’s getting late so let’s call it a day.
58. To cut somebody some slack
To not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having
problems at the present time.
Ex/ His dad just died. Cut him some slack!
59. To be glad to see the back of
To be pleased that someone has left because you do not like them
Ex/ Today is Janice’s last day.
- I’ll be glad to see the back of her!
60. To be the best thing since sliced bread
A compliment used to say that someone or something is excellent, extremely useful or
valuable.
Ex/ This YouTube channel is the best thing since sliced bread!
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61. There are plenty of fish in the sea
To encourage someone who is (recently) single that there are many romantic partners
available.
Ex/ Pierre hasn’t called me back and it’s been 3 weeks!
- Don’t worry, there are plenty of fish in the sea!
62. Come rain or shine
To assure someone that an event will take place despite other circumstances.
Ex/ I’m taking the day off tomorrow come rain or shine!
63. To cut corners
To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way by omitting to do something
important or ignoring rules.
Ex/ We felt pressured to cut corners because the timeline was so unrealistic.
64. To get your act together
To start to organize yourself so that you do things in an effective way.
Ex/ You’re 30 and you still live at home and don’t have a job. You need to get your act
together!
65. To break the ice
To help people who don’t know each other feel more comfortable around each other.
Ex/ Let’s break the ice by introducing ourselves and sharing something interesting about
our weekend.
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66. Clear as mud
Very difficult to understand
Ex/ His instructions were as clear as mud.
67. Crystal clear
Very clear, very easy to understand
Ex/ His instructions were crystal clear.
68. To rock the boat
To do or say something that will upset people or cause problems.
Ex/ Don't rock the boat until the negotiations are finished.
69. To get out of hand
To get out of control. To no longer have control over the situation.
Ex/ The party got out of hand and some valuables were broken.
70. A bad apple
A bad or corrupt person in a group
Ex/ There are a few bad apples in the company.
71. To cut to the chase
To only talk about the most important parts of a subject.
Ex/ We’re running out of time so I’ll cut to the chase.
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72. To come in handy
To be useful for a particular purpose
An umbrella would really come in handy right about now!
73. To reinvent the wheel
To waste time trying to create something that someone else has already created
Ex/ Should I create a presentation for the conference?
- We can use last year’s presentation. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.
74. To go with the flow
To do what other people are doing or agree with the opinions of others.
Ex/ Most of the employees want pizza, but I know we had originally suggested burgers.
- Let’s go with the flow and order pizza.
75. To be skating on thin ice
To be doing something that is dangerous or involves risks.
Ex/ He’s skating on thin ice by lying to his wife.
76. A silver lining
An advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Ex/ One silver lining of the pandemic is that it made us realize how important our
relationships with friends and family are.
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77. To have a sweet tooth
To describe someone who likes eating sweet food, especially chocolate.
Ex/ No dessert for me, thanks. I don’t have a sweet tooth.
78. To go dutch
To agree to share the cost of something, especially a meal.
Ex/ I’ll pay for dinner.
- No, let’s go dutch!
79. To make ends meet
To have just enough money to pay for the things that you need
Ex/ With food prices increasing, we’re barely making ends meet!
80. To ring a bell
When something (a name, place, information) is familiar to you.
Ex/ Have you met Fred from accounting yet?
- No, that name doesn’t ring a bell.
81. The tip of the iceberg
A small part of a much bigger problem.
Ex/ These small local protests are just the tip of the iceberg.
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82. To blow off steam
To do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy.
Ex/ After our fight, I went for a long walk to blow off steam.
83. A piece of cake
Something that is very easy to do
Ex/ The exam was a piece of cake!
84. To be out of the woods
To no longer have a problem or difficulty.
Ex/ Our profits are increasing but we’re not out of the woods yet!
85. To get over something
To get better after an illness.
Ex/ It took me 2 weeks to get over that cold.
86. Not be one’s cup of tea
To describe a type or category that you don’t like.
Ex/ Thanks for the invitation, but camping isn’t my cup of tea.
87. To be loaded
To be rich, to have a lot of money
Ex/ I just found out my cousin is loaded!
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88. To nip something in the bud
To stop something before it has an opportunity to become established.
Ex/ We need to nip these rumors in the bud before the employees start worrying.
89. Out of the blue
When something happens out of the blue, it happens suddenly and without warning.
Ex/ My boss gave me a promotion out of the blue!
90. To keep one’s chin up
To remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.
Ex/ I know the economy seems bad, but keep your chin up!
91. To race against the clock
To try to finish tasks quickly, before a certain time.
Ex/ I raced against the clock to finish the audit and meet the deadline.
92. To catch someone off guard
To surprise someone by doing something they weren’t expecting or prepared for.
Ex/ The politician was caught off guard when asked about the scandal.
93. To be on one’s radar
If something is on your radar, you are aware of it or considering it.
Ex/ Leaving the company isn’t even on my radar!
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94. To stab someone in the back
To betray someone, to do something harmful to someone who trusted you.
Ex/ She told the client that she did all the work on the project. I can’t believe she
stabbed me in the back like that!
95. To make a beeline for something
To move quickly and directly toward something.
Ex/ The guests made a beeline for the buffet.
96. To be in hot water
To be in a situation where you might be criticized or punished.
Ex/ The politician’s in hot water after his comments about gender equality.
97. To be dressed to the nines
To be dressed formally/smartly/fashionably
Ex/ We were dressed to the nines for our wedding anniversary.
98. To be between a rock and a hard place
To be in a difficult situation and/or to make a difficult decision.
Ex/ If I accept the promotion, I have to move abroad and I know Matt won’t come with
me. I’m between a rock and a hard place!
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99. Lo and behold
Used to say that something surprising happened.
Ex/ I was on vacation in Japan and, lo and behold, I saw my childhood sweetheart!
100. To let the cat out of the bag
To accidentally reveal a secret.
Ex/ You know about the surprise party, don’t you? Who let the cat out of the bag?
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ADJECTIVE
Adaptable
DEFINITION
able or willing to change to suit different
condi5ons.
Adept (at
something or
doing something)
having a natural ability to do something
that needs skill.
Adventurous
willing to try new or difficult things.
Affec5onate
showing feelings of liking or love.
Ambi5ous
having a strong wish to be successful,
powerful, or rich.
able to create or enjoy art.
Ar5s5c
Asser5ve
Authen5c
having confidence and not being
frightened to say what they want or
believe.
Being very helpful and taking care of
others.
real, true, or what people say it is.
Approachable
friendly and easy to talk to.
Balanced
considering all sides or opinions equally.
Bright
intelligent and quick to learn.
Broad-minded
willing to accept many different types of
behaviour, beliefs, or choices in other
people.
Candid
honest and telling the truth, especially
about something difficult or painful.
Cheerful
happy and posi5ve.
Chill (informal)
relaxed, not worried or anxious.
AGen5ve
EXAMPLE
I can easily work on many
different types of projects. I’m
very adaptable.
I’m very adept at using SAP.
We’re looking for someone
who’s adventurous because this
posi5on requires travelling all
over the world.
She gave me an affec5onate
farewell.
I’m aGracted to ambi5ous men.
Would you describe yourself as
ar5s5c?
I need to work on being more
asser5ve.
I try to be very aGen5ve to my
students.
Some5mes being authen5c
around others is hard.
My goal is for all my students to
feel that I’m very approachable.
Even though she’s a democrat,
she’s very balanced.
My students are all very bright!
Being broad-minded is a
necessary characteris5c when
you work with a diverse group
of people.
To be candid with you, I leQ my
job because I didn’t get along
with my boss.
I try to surround myself with
cheerful people.
As I get older, I become more
and more chill.
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Clever
Communica5ve
Compassionate
Compe55ve
Charisma5c
Considerate
Construc5ve
Coy
Courageous
Crea5ve
Curious
having or showing the ability to learn and
understand things quickly and easily.
willing to talk to people and give them
informa5on.
feeling or showing sympathy and sadness
for the suffering or bad luck of others,
and wan5ng to help them.
wan5ng very much to win or be more
successful than other people.
being able to influence others easily;
being able to aGract aGen5on and
admira5on.
caring about and respecWul of others
intended to help someone or improve
understanding, performance
inten5onally keeping something secret, in
a way to increase interest or aGen5on
the ability to control your fear in a
dangerous or difficult situa5on.
producing or using original and unusual
ideas.
interested in learning about people or
things around you.
Dependable
deserving of trust or confidence.
Determined
wan5ng to do something very much and
not allowing anyone or any difficul5es to
stop you.
someone who says what they think in a
very honest way without worrying about
other people's opinions.
having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm;
energe5c and forceful.
relaxed and not easily upset or worried.
Direct
Dynamic
Easygoing
She’s a very clever student.
Did you no5ce that Julie wasn’t
very communica5ve at the
mee5ng today?
She’s a compassionate reporter.
I’m very compe55ve, so a
commission-only posi5on is
perfect for me.
If you want to win the elec5on,
you need to be more
charisma5c.
It was very considerate of you
to change the mee5ng 5me
because of my appointment.
Can I give you some
construc5ve cri5cism?
She’s being very coy about the
party.
It was very courageous of you
to quit your job and go back to
school in your 40s!
We’re looking for someone
who’s very crea5ve.
Being curious is a great quality
when you’re learning a
language.
My assistant is very
dependable.
If you’re determined, you’ll
become fluent.
I like how our CEO is very
direct, even when delivering
bad news.
Has anyone ever told you that
you’re very dynamic?
My new manager is way more
easygoing than my last one.
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Eclec5c
consis5ng of different types, methods,
styles, etc.
Emo5onal
having and expressing strong feelings.
Energe5c
having or involving a lot of energy.
Enthusias5c
a feeling of interest in a par5cular subject
or ac5vity and an eagerness to be
involved in it.
an energe5c person who enjoys being
with other people.
Extroverted
Exuberant
Fearless
Flexible
very energe5c and showing the happiness
of being alive.
free from fear.
Forgiving
able to change or be changed easily
according to the situa5on.
willing to forgive easily.
FruiWul
producing good results.
Frank
honest, sincere, and telling the truth,
even when this might be awkward or
make other people uncomfortable.
liking to enjoy yourself and have fun
rather than liking serious things.
Fun-loving
Gregarious
liking to be with other people.
Genuine
real and exactly what it appears to be.
Honorable
honest and fair.
Humble
having or showing a modest or low
es5mate of one's own importance.
skillful with the hands or with using tools,
especially when making or repairing
things.
Handy
I work with an eclec5c group of
students in the Finally Fluent
Academy.
John become very emo5onal at
his re5rement party.
Even though she’s almost 80,
my grandmother is extremely
energe5c!
I love how enthusias5c you are
about our new plan!
Although I’m not very
extroverted, I love working in
sales.
She’s an exuberant speaker!
Good nego5ators need to be
fearless.
My schedule is very flexible
next week.
I’m thankful I have a forgiving
boss.
He had a fruiWul career as a
lawyer.
Thank you for being frank with
me.
Although I’m the CEO of a
fortune 500-company, I’m also
very fun-loving.
Being gregarious is an
important quality of a nurse.
Her speech was genuine.
She’s an honorable boss and I
respect her decision.
Although she makes $2 million
a year, she’s very humble.
Now that I own a house, I need
to become handy.
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Imagina5ve
Inquisi5ve
Impeccable
Intui5ve
good at thinking of new, original, and
clever ideas.
eager to know a lot about people or
things.
perfect, with no problems or bad parts.
Ingenious
an ability to understand or know
something immediately based on your
feelings rather than facts.
very intelligent and skillful.
Invi5ng
encouraging you to feel welcome.
Jubilant
feeling or expressing great happiness,
especially because of a success.
very interested, eager, or wan5ng
something very much.
Keen
Kind-hearted
Lively
Logical
one who likes other people a lot and
always wants to help them.
full of energy and enthusiasm; interes5ng
and exci5ng.
reasonable and based on good judgment.
Loyal
providing support and friendship in all
situa5ons.
Laudable
deserving praise, even if there is liGle or
no success.
behaving in a way that shows they are
well developed emo5onally.
very careful and with great aGen5on to
every detail.
Mature
Me5culous
Marvelous
extremely good.
Nimble
quick and exact either in movement or
thoughts.
willing to consider ideas and opinions
that are new or different to your own.
the quality of being full of hope and
emphasizing the good parts of a situa5on,
Open-minded
Op5mis5c
Komal is an imagina5ve
designer.
I love when my students are
inquisi5ve about my lessons.
Silvia gave an impeccable
performance.
I’m very intui5ve when it comes
to hiring.
The way you handled that
situa5on was ingenious.
The new HR manager is very
invi5ng.
The fans were jubilant aQer the
game.
She’s very keen. She’s already
followed up with me about the
posi5on.
My doctor is very kind-hearted.
The team is so lively today!
You made a logical decision.
Kirk is our most loyal manager.
He’s been with the company for
20 years.
Your ac5ons are laudable.
Although Sharok is only an
intern, he’s very mature.
As a quality assurance
professional, I need to be very
me5culous.
They did a marvelous job for
the new client.
His nimble hands are perfect
for repairing an5ques.
Doctors are becoming more
and more open-minded.
I’m op5mis5c that I’ll pass my
oral exam.
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Out-of-this-world
or a belief that something good will
happen.
superb, extraordinary
Outgoing
friendly and energe5c and finding it easy
and enjoyable to be with others.
Pensive
quiet and thinking seriously.
Proac5ve
Rive5ng
taking ac5on to make changes yourself
rather than reac5ng to things that
happen.
very good at no5cing and understanding
things that many people do not no5ce.
con5nue doing something in a
determined way even when facing
difficul5es or opposi5on.
able to provide effec5ve solu5ons to
problems.
arriving, doing something, or happening
at the expected or correct 5me; not late.
having the standard of skill, knowledge,
or ability that is necessary for doing or
being something.
extremely interes5ng.
Renowned
famous for something
Ravishing
extremely beau5ful
Reverent
showing great respect and admira5on.
Self-reliant
Sensible
the ability to depend on yourself or your
own abili5es.
having or using good judgment.
Savvy
prac5cal knowledge and ability.
Suppor5ve
giving encouragement and approval.
Sincere
honest; not false or invented.
Percep5ve
Persistent
Prac5cal
Punctual
Qualified
Your design skills are out-ofthis-world!
Now that I feel confident with
my English, I’m more outgoing
at work.
Julie was very pensive during
our presenta5on.
Once of my best quali5es is
that I’m very proac5ve.
We really appreciate your
percep5ve comments.
When I’m solving a problem,
I’m very persistent.
Her ideas are very interes5ng
and prac5cal.
Thankfully the contractors are
very punctual.
Ronnie is the most qualified
accountant I know.
The speakers at the conference
were all rive5ng.
Maya Angelou is a renowned
poet.
You look ravishing in that dress.
The reverent crowd became
silent when she appeared on
stage.
When you work remotely, you
need to be self-reliant.
I like working with Hamid. He’s
very sensible.
She’s very savvy when it comes
to marke5ng.
As a teacher, I try to be very
suppor5ve of all my students.
Her apology was sincere.
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StraighWorward
Sage
Steadfast
honest and not likely to hide their
opinions.
wise, especially because of long
experience that comes with age.
Thrilling
staying the same for a long 5me; not
changing or losing purpose.
unwilling to accept defeat or stop doing
or having something.
very exci5ng.
Tender
gentle, loving, or kind.
TacWul
careful not to say or do anything that
could upset someone.
posi5ve and with hope for the future.
Tenacious
Upbeat
Unrelen5ng
Versa5le
Vibrant
WiGy
Youthful
Zealous
extremely determined; never weakening
or ending.
able to change easily from one ac5vity to
another or able to be used for many
different purposes.
energe5c, exci5ng, and full of
enthusiasm.
I love how straighWorward
Shirley is.
The consultant has 20 years of
experience so we can trust is
sage advice.
Jose is a steadfast assistant.
Felicity is a tenacious student.
Fabio’s plan for the company is
thrilling!
It’s important to be tender
when you’re delivering bad
news.
Yusef quit in a very tacWul way.
Marie is very upbeat about the
proposal.
I appreciate my parents’
unrelen5ng support.
Brad PiG is a versa5le actor.
I love how vibrant my work
environment is.
using words in an amusing and intelligent
way.
having the quali5es that are typical of
young people.
My pilot was very wiGy.
enthusias5c and eager.
I appreciate how zealous she is.
Her youthful enthusiasm makes
coming to work more
enjoyable.
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