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Phrases & Expressions

Useful phrases for real-life communication.

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grab a coffee

kahve almak, bir kahve içmek

B1

To get a coffee quickly.

  • Want to grab a coffee?
  • I'm going to grab a coffee before work.
Everyday Life

how have you been

görüşmeyeli nasılsın, ne var ne yok

B1

An informal greeting asking about someone's recent well-being.

  • Hi! How have you been?
  • How have you been lately?
Social

I bet

eminim, bahse girerim

B1

Used to say that you are sure something is true or will happen.

  • I bet he's late again.
  • I bet you can finish this before lunch.
Everyday Life

I have no clue

hiç fikrim yok

B1

I don't know at all.

  • I have no clue.
  • I have no clue what to do.
Everyday Life

in the same boat

aynı gemide olmak, aynı durumda olmak

B1

To be in the same difficult or unpleasant situation as someone else.

  • We're all in the same boat with this problem.
  • Don't worry, we're in the same boat.
Emotions

mind your business

kendi işine bak, karışma

B1

Used to tell someone rudely not to ask about or interfere in your private affairs.

  • Mind your business and let me handle my own problems.
  • It's not your problem, mind your business.
Social

money talks

para her kapıyı açar, para konuşur

B1

Money has power and influence, especially in business.

  • He got the best table in the restaurant because money talks.
  • In this town, money talks.
Business

my bad

benim hatam, kusura bakma

B1

Informal way to admit a mistake.

  • Oh, my bad! I'll fix it.
  • My bad, I forgot.
Social

no kidding

şaka değil, sahi mi

B1

used to express surprise or agreement

  • He's a millionaire? No kidding!
  • No kidding, I saw a celebrity.
Social

no pain no gain

acı çekmeden kazanç olmaz, emeksiz yemek olmaz

B1

You must work hard and endure difficulties to achieve success.

  • If you want to improve, remember: no pain, no gain.
  • My coach always says, 'No pain, no gain!'
Emotions