Phrases & Expressions

A polite way to ask someone to do something or to ask for a favor.

• Would you mind helping me?
• Would you mind closing the window?

Still much to do or achieve.

• We have a long way to go.
• There's a long way to go before we finish.

In the near future, often used in negative sentences or questions.

• I'm not leaving any time soon.
• Will you be done any time soon?

Used to state your opinion about something.

• As far as I'm concerned, it's fine.
• As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed.

used when returning to a point after an interruption.

• As I was saying, we need to plan.
• As I was saying, it's important.

when necessary

• Take as needed.
• Adjust as needed.

No matter how difficult or expensive it is.

• We must win this game at all costs.
• Protect your family at all costs.

Whatever else is true; used to add a statement that is more important or certain.

• At any rate, we tried.
• It might rain, but at any rate, I'm leaving.

After considering everything.

• At the end of the day, family is what matters.
• At the end of the day, it's your choice.

Moving from one place to another and back again, many times.

• He paced back and forth in the waiting room.
• The ferry goes back and forth between the two islands.