Phrases

All phrases

10,100 phrases

Nice to meet you.

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A polite greeting upon first meeting someone.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

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A more formal version of 'Nice to meet you'.

Long time no see!

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An informal greeting expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.

How's your day going?

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A polite inquiry about someone's current day.

Have you had a good day?

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A polite question about someone's day.

What are you up to today?

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Asking about someone's plans for the day.

What's keeping you busy?

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A polite way to ask what someone is doing.

I'm doing well, thank you.

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A polite response to 'How are you?'

Not too bad, thanks.

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A casual response to 'How are you?'

Everything's great!

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An enthusiastic response to 'How are you?'

Pretty good!

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A casual and positive response to 'How are you?'

So, what brings you here?

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A question to find out the reason for someone's presence.

It's lovely to see you.

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A warm and friendly greeting.

Fancy meeting you here!

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Expressing surprise at unexpectedly meeting someone.

I haven't seen you in ages!

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Expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.

Beautiful day, isn't it?

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A comment about the weather to start a conversation.

How was your weekend?

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A common question about someone's weekend.

What are your plans for the week?

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Asking about someone's plans for the coming week.

Did you have a nice trip?

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A question about someone's recent journey.

Are you enjoying the event?

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A question about someone's enjoyment at an event.

Tell me about yourself.

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An invitation to someone to share information about themselves.

I hear you.

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I understand your feelings or perspective.

That's interesting.

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Expressing polite interest in what someone said.

Tell me more.

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Encouraging someone to elaborate.

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