Phrases & Expressions

Did something regularly in the past but not now.

• I used to play tennis every weekend when I was younger.
• She used to live in Paris.

An informal greeting used to ask how someone is, or to ask what is happening.

• What's up? I haven't spoken to you in a long time.
• Hey, what's up? Are you busy?

Used to give someone complete freedom to choose or do something.

• You can have whatever you like for dinner tonight.
• Pick whatever you like from the menu.

Used to offer help or resources, promising to provide anything that is required.

• Whatever you need for the project, just ask.
• I'm here to help, whatever you need.

Used to tell someone they can choose anything they like or decide on something themselves.

• We can eat out or stay home, whatever you want.
• You can have whatever you want for your birthday.

Used to inquire about the reason or motivation behind someone's question.

• Why do you ask? Is something wrong with the car?
• "Are you free on Saturday?" "Maybe. Why do you ask?"

Used as a filler in conversation, or to check if the listener understands or shares your knowledge.

• It's, you know, kind of complicated.
• You know what I mean?

A long, restful sleep at night.

• I need a good night's sleep.
• After a good night's sleep, I felt better.

Very close by; only a short distance away.

• The shop is just around the corner.
• We live just around the corner from the school.

in the way that something usually happens

• He was late, as usual.
• As usual, she forgot her keys.