30 ways to sound more like a native and less like a textbook.
"I am very tired."
I'm spent. / I'm wiped.
"What a day... I’m absolutely spent."
"It is expensive."
It's a bit pricey.
"The food was great, but the drinks were a bit pricey."
"How are you?"
How's it going? / What's up?
"Hey, how's it going? Haven't seen you in a while!"
"I understand."
Got it. / Makes sense.
"The meeting is at five? Got it, see you then."
"I will think about it."
I'll sleep on it.
"I'm not sure yet; let me sleep on it and tell you tomorrow."
"I like that."
I’m a fan of that. / I'm into it.
"The new office layout? Yeah, I'm a fan of that."
"Wait a moment."
Hang on a sec.
"Hang on a sec, I just need to grab my keys."
"I do not know."
I'm not (entirely) sure.
"I’m not entirely sure where the report is, actually."
"You are welcome."
Anytime. / No worries.
"Thanks for the lift!" — "Anytime, man."
"I am going to leave."
I'm gonna head out.
"It’s getting late, so I'm gonna head out now."
"You are welcome."
No problem / Don't mention it.
"Thanks for the help!" — "Don't mention it, happy to do it."
"I am very excited."
I can't wait!
"I can’t wait for the concert this weekend!"
"I am sorry."
My bad. / Whoops.
"I forgot to CC you on that email—my bad."
"I do not like it."
It’s not really my thing.
"I tried yoga, but it's not really my thing."
"I am very busy."
I'm swamped. / My hands are tied.
"I'd love to help, but I'm swamped with deadlines today."
"Tell me more."
I'm all ears.
"You have a plan? Great, I'm all ears."
"I agree with you."
I’m on board. / I’m with you.
"I'm with you on this—we need a better strategy."
"It is easy."
It's a breeze. / No biggie.
"Don't worry about the test; it's a breeze."
"I will call you later."
I'll give you a shout.
"I'll give you a shout once I get home."
"Goodbye."
Catch you later! / Take care!
"Great seeing you! Catch you later!"
"I am going to..."
I'm about to...
"I'm about to start lunch, do you want anything?"
"It is very cold."
It's freezing!
"Put a coat on; it's freezing out there!"
"I am listening to you."
Go ahead.
"Sorry to interrupt." — "No, go ahead."
"I will help you."
Let me give you a hand.
"That box looks heavy—let me give you a hand."
"That is a good idea."
That works!
"Shall we meet at the park?" — "Yeah, that works!"
"Do you want to...?"
Wanna...?
"Wanna grab a bite to eat after work?"
"I think that..."
I feel like... / I reckon...
"I feel like we might be missing something here."
"It is your turn."
You're up!
"Okay, the boss is ready for your presentation—you're up!"
"I do not believe it."
No way!
"I won the raffle!" — "No way! That's amazing!"
"I forgot."
It slipped my mind.
"I meant to call you, but it totally slipped my mind."