Phrases & Expressions

Used to strongly agree with what someone has just said, often because it is very true.

• "This exam was really hard." "You can say that again!"
• "The weather is so nasty today." — "You can say that again! I don't even want to go outside."

A nervous, fluttering feeling in your stomach before something important.

• I had butterflies in my stomach before the interview.
• She gets butterflies before every performance.

To give official permission for something to start or continue.

• The boss gave the green light to the project.
• We're waiting for them to give the green light.

Having spent more money than you have; losing money.

• The company is in the red.
• My account is in the red.

An invitation to go ahead, take something, or do what you want.

• You want to use my phone? Be my guest.
• The last piece of cake? Be my guest!

Very busy and working actively.

• He was busy as a bee preparing for the party.
• Grandma is always as busy as a bee in her garden.

A casual way to say you will see someone again later.

• I have to go now. Catch you later!
• Catch you later, man.

A friendly invitation for someone to enter a room or house.

• Come on in, the door's open!
• If nobody answers the door when you ring, just come on in.

To hope for good luck or a positive outcome, often by crossing your index and middle fingers.

• I'm taking my exam tomorrow, cross your fingers for me.
• Let's cross our fingers that the train is on time.

To drive someone somewhere as a favor.

• Can you give me a ride to work?
• She gave her friend a ride to the airport.