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Everyday Expressions

Learn the small connector phrases native speakers use constantly in conversation: it depends, sounds good, by the way, and more.

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It depends

used to say the answer isn't fixed, it changes based on circumstances

I'm not sure

used to say you don't know something for certain

Sounds good

used to agree with a plan or suggestion

Never mind

used to tell someone to forget what was just said

By the way

used to introduce a new, often unrelated topic

I have no idea

used to say you don't know something at all

I guess so

used to agree reluctantly or without full certainty

Not really

used to give a soft negative answer

Kind of

used to say something is partially true

That makes sense

used to say you understand and agree with a reason

I see what you mean

used to say you understand someone's point

Let me think

used to ask for a moment before answering

It's up to you

used to let someone else make the decision

Whatever works

used to say you're flexible about the choice

You've got this

used to encourage someone, showing confidence in them

Bear with me

used to ask someone to be patient while you do something

That's the thing

used to point out the key issue in what you're discussing

I couldn't agree more

used to strongly agree with someone

It's a long story

used to say an explanation would take too long right now

To be honest

used to introduce a frank or direct opinion

As far as I know

used to give information you believe is true but aren't 100% sure of

Speaking of which

used to connect to a related topic that was just mentioned

Now that you mention it

used to say something reminded you of a related thought

I was just about to

used to say you were already going to do something

It slipped my mind

used to say you forgot something

Let's see

used when about to check or figure something out

Fair enough

used to accept someone's point or reason, even if you don't fully agree

Same here

used to say you feel or think the same way

Good point

used to acknowledge someone made a valid observation

If you say so

used to accept what someone said without being fully convinced

You know what I mean?

used to check if the listener understands what you're saying

It is what it is

used to accept a situation that can't be changed

For what it's worth

used before giving your opinion, showing it may not matter much

Believe it or not

used to introduce something surprising but true

On second thought

used to say you've changed your mind after reconsidering

Come to think of it

used when something suddenly comes to mind while talking

That being said

used to introduce a point that contrasts with what was just said

All things considered

used to give an opinion after thinking about every factor

Needless to say

used to introduce something that is obvious given the context

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