Phrases & Expressions

A polite reply to someone who has thanked you.

• Thanks for the cookies. — Don't mention it!
• Thanks for the ride home! — Don't mention it.

Encouragement to hurry or continue with energy.

• The coach yelled, 'Go go go!' at the runners.
• We need to finish this today, so go go go!

A casual greeting, asking about someone's general situation or life.

• How are things at home?
• How are things going?

To arrange to see someone somewhere at a set time.

• Let's meet up after work.
• We're meeting up with friends tonight.

Not important; not a problem.

• It's no big deal, really.
• I'm sorry I broke your pen. Oh, no big deal.

An informal way to say that something is fine, or that there is no need to worry.

• Sorry I'm late! — No worries.
• No worries, I can do it later.

To arrange for food from a restaurant to be delivered to your home.

• Let's order in tonight.
• We ordered in Chinese.

To stop talking, or to make someone stop talking; often used as a rude command.

• The children were making too much noise, so I told them to shut up.
• He finally shut up and let me speak.

Extremely annoyed or fed up with something or someone.

• Ted is sick and tired of hearing what an excellent student Nicole is.
• I'm sick and tired of this nasty weather we've been having.

An informal question asking what is happening or what the situation is.

• What is going on here?
• What is going on with him?