Phrases & Expressions

A common way to say goodbye at the end of a year.

• It was fun! See you next year!
• Goodbye everyone, see you next year.

A polite apology for interrupting someone or asking for their help.

• Sorry to bother you, but can you help me?
• Sorry to bother, do you have the time?

Used to say you like a suggestion, plan, or idea.

• Let's meet at 8. Sounds good!
• We can go to the cinema. Sounds good.

To continue to communicate with someone, for example by phone or email.

• Let's stay in touch after you move to another city.
• We promised to stay in touch.

To say something to make others laugh.

• Can you tell us a joke while we wait?
• She told a funny joke at dinner.

To say something that is not true.

• It is wrong to tell a lie, even a small one.
• He told a lie to protect his friend.

To organize and host a social gathering for guests.

• Let's throw a party for her birthday.
• They decided to throw a party next Saturday.

An informal question asking if there is any recent news or developments.

• So, what is new with you these days?
• What is new at work since I left?

An informal greeting asking for recent news or updates.

• What's new? Anything exciting happen?
• Hi Sarah, what's new with you?

I heard this information from a secret or unnamed source.

• A little birdie told me you are leaving.
• How did you know? A little birdie told me.