Phrases & Expressions

To have a friendly informal conversation.

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

to have a high body temperature

• She has a high fever.
• He has a fever — let him rest.

To find an activity pleasant.

• Marcy and José had a good time salsa dancing at a club in Manhattan.
• Nora and Jake had a good time on their honeymoon in Maui.

To be experiencing a difficulty.

• I have a problem with my computer.
• If you have a problem, just tell me.

To think of a plan or suggestion.

• I have an idea — let's go to the beach!
• She suddenly had an idea for a new story.

To wait for a short time.

• Hold on a minute, I'm coming.
• Can you hold on while I find a pen?

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 say that you think something is true or likely, but you are not completely certain.

• Will it rain tomorrow? — I guess so.
• Are you tired? — I guess so, a little.

Used to say that you do not know something at all.

• I have no idea what time the meeting starts.
• I have no idea where he is.

From my point of view.

• In my opinion, this is the best.
• In my opinion, we should wait.