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Useful phrases for real-life communication.

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could I ask

sorabilir miyim, bir şey sorabilir miyim

B1

A polite way to introduce a question or request, often used when you are about to ask something personal or potentially inconvenient.

  • Could I ask you something?
  • Could I ask a quick question?
Everyday Life

crazy about

(bir şeye) bayılmak, (birine/bir şeye) deli olmak

B1

To like someone or something very much.

  • Amy is so crazy about golf that she'd play every day if she could.
  • I'm sure Katie will say yes to a date with Sam — she's crazy about him.
Emotions

day by day

gün gün, günden güne

B1

Each successive day; as time passes.

  • Day by day, she got stronger.
  • Take it day by day.
General

do me a favor

bana bir iyilik yap, hadi canım!

B1

A polite way to ask someone to help you with something or perform a task.

  • Could you do me a favor and close the door?
  • Do me a favor and pick up some bread on your way home.
Expression

do you mind if

sakıncası var mı

B1

A polite way to ask for permission to do something.

  • Do you mind if I sit here?
  • Do you mind if I open the window?
Social

every now and then

arada bir, ara sıra

B1

Sometimes, but not regularly.

  • I visit my parents every now and then.
  • Every now and then I treat myself.
Everyday Life

feel sorry for

birine üzülmek, acımak

B1

To feel pity or sympathy for someone who is in a difficult situation.

  • I feel sorry for him.
  • Don't feel sorry for me.
Emotions

for a change

değişiklik olsun diye, bir kerecik olsun

B1

In order to do something different from usual.

  • Let's eat out for a change.
  • For a change, why not walk to work today?
Everyday Life

for ages

uzun zamandır, yüz yıldır

B1

for a very long time, often used to exaggerate

  • I haven't seen you for ages.
  • We've been waiting for ages.
Everyday Life

for good

temelli, kalıcı olarak

B1

Permanently; never to return or change.

  • After ten years abroad, he came back home for good.
  • I finally quit smoking for good last summer.
General