Phrases & Expressions

To give a smile to someone.

• She smiled at the baby.
• He smiled at me from across the room.

Used to ask someone about their job or profession.

• Nice to meet you. What do you do?
• So, what do you do for a living?

Used to ask someone to explain something they have said more clearly.

• I don't understand. What do you mean?
• What do you mean by that comment?

Used to ask someone what is wrong or troubling them.

• What's the matter, Bob? You don't look happy.
• He looks pale. What's the matter with him?

A polite way to ask someone to do something.

• Would you open the window, please?
• Would you help me carry these bags?

Said to someone who sneezes.

• Achoo! — Bless you.
• Bless you! Are you getting a cold?

To have a romantic relationship with someone.

• She's been going out with him for six months.
• Is your brother still going out with that girl from work?

To have a friendly informal conversation.

• Let's have a chat over coffee.
• They had a long chat about the news.

An informal way to ask someone how they are or how things are going.

• Hi John, how's it going?
• How's it going with the new project?

Used to indicate that what one just said was a joke and not meant seriously.

• I was just kidding about your new orange dress.
• He's your boyfriend? I thought he was your grandpa. Just kidding!