Phrases & Expressions

Meeting basic requirements or standards; acceptable.

• This solution is good enough for now.
• Is the food good enough for guests?

Used to congratulate someone or express approval of their achievement.

• You got the job? Good for you!
• You passed your math test? Good for you!

Used to praise someone for a clever idea or wise decision.

• You brought an umbrella? Good thinking!
• We saved money by booking early. Good thinking!

A warning to handle something carefully because it is fragile or valuable.

• Handle with care, the glass is thin.
• The label said 'Handle with care'.

To attempt to do something; to try.

• You should have a go at solving the puzzle.
• I'll have a go if you like.

A friendly way of saying goodbye and wishing someone a pleasant day.

• Thanks for your help. Have a good one!
• See you next week, and have a good one!

Used to invite someone to take or eat as much as they want.

• Help yourself to some cake while I make the tea.
• Please help yourself to drinks and snacks.

Used to show appreciation for someone's kindness or generosity.

• How kind of you!
• How kind of you to remember my birthday!

Used to show strong disapproval of impolite behaviour.

• He didn't even say thank you. How rude!
• How rude of him!

Used to show you think something is foolish or not serious.

• How silly of me!
• How silly!