Phrases & Expressions

A private question about someone.

• Can I ask a personal question?
• Don't ask personal questions.

A friendly greeting.

• Thanks for the warm welcome.
• She gave us a warm welcome.

To express regret for something you have done or said.

• Apologize for the delay.
• Please apologize for your rude comment.

To express regret to someone for something you have done.

• Apologize to her for being late.
• He needs to apologize to his parents.

A polite way to ask someone to repeat something, or to apologize.

• I beg your pardon, I didn't hear you.
• Beg your pardon, that was rude of me.

Used to share something privately or secretly.

• Between you and me, I think he's lying.
• Between you and me, the food was bad.

Something important or serious.

• Don't worry, it's no big deal.
• Passing the driving test was a big deal for her.

To not do something you planned, or not meet someone you arranged to meet.

• He blew off the meeting to watch the game.
• She blew me off at the last minute.

To cause people or things to be together in one place.

• The festival brings people together from all over the world.
• Let's bring the chairs together to form a circle.

To attract someone's attention, often visually.

• A red dress in the window caught her eye.
• He tried to catch the waiter's eye for the bill.