Phrases & Expressions

A friendly way to end a letter or email, a little warmer than "kind regards".

• She ended the email with "Warm regards" and her name.
• Please send my warm regards to your family.

A polite way to ask someone why they have come to a place or event.

• What brings you here today?
• I didn't expect to see you at the conference. What brings you here?

Used to say that you understand or agree with someone.

• I'm with you on that; the plan needs more time.
• Sorry, I'm not with you. Could you explain that again?

A game or question format that presents two hypothetical, often difficult, choices for the respondent to pick between.

• Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
• We played 'Would you rather' all night long.

In a future time that is many years away.

• Years from now, we'll laugh about this.
• Where will I be years from now?

A standard phrase used to confirm handing over the flight controls.

• Pilot A: "I have control." Pilot B: "You have control."
• The captain says, "You have control" to the first officer.

To age in a way that is attractive and dignified.

• She plans to age gracefully.
• Many admire her ability to age gracefully.

Used to introduce information that was not known or expected, but is now revealed to be true.

• As it turns out, the keys were in my pocket.
• As it turns out, he was lying all along.

According to a rule, an instruction or something that was agreed or stated earlier.

• As per our agreement, the payment is due today.
• Please proceed as per the instructions.

A machine or vehicle is being used again after being repaired or maintained.

• Good news, the bus is back in service.
• The ferry is back in service after the storm.