Phrases & Expressions

Used to introduce a summary of the main points of something.

• To summarize, the meeting was productive.
• To summarize our findings, the data shows a clear trend.

Used to express sincere regret for something bad that happened or for a mistake.

• I am truly sorry for the delay.
• She offered truly sorry words.

Used to ask someone to believe what you are saying, especially when giving advice.

• It's the best option, trust me on this.
• You should buy it; trust me on this.

Used to say that you should be patient and believe a slow, difficult process will succeed.

• I don't know the outcome, but I trust the process.
• This is a tough time, but we must trust the process.

Love given freely without any limits or conditions.

• Parents often give unconditional love to their children.
• Her dog showed unconditional love towards her.

A quote that is exactly the same as the original words spoken or written.

• The journalist used a verbatim quote from the witness.
• Please provide a verbatim quote of his statement.

Used to congratulate someone on doing something well.

• You won $2,000 in the poetry writing contest? Way to go!
• That was an interesting article you wrote — way to go!

Used to express sadness or disappointment about something.

• You can't come? What a pity!
• What a pity it's raining.

An informal question asking what someone has been doing recently.

• Hey, what have you been up to?
• What have you been up to lately?

Used to introduce a hypothetical or speculative situation, often about the future.

• What if we tried again?
• What if it rains tomorrow?