Everyday English Sentences You Need to Know: Meanings and Examples
Communicating effectively in English involves using a variety of everyday sentences. This lesson will help you master essential daily use sentences, ensuring you can express yourself confidently in different situations.
Useful Vocabulary for Daily Use English Sentences
In this lesson, we will explore various daily use sentences, their meanings, and how to use them. By the end of this lesson, you will be confident in using these sentences in your daily conversations and writings.
Our aim is to make learning these sentences easy and enjoyable. By mastering these expressions, you will be able to express yourself more naturally in English.
Main Content
Understanding common English sentences is crucial for effective communication. Here are essential daily use English sentences, their meanings, and examples of how to use them:
Common Expressions
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No, I don't want
- Meaning: Refusal or rejection.
- Example: "No, I don't want any more coffee."
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See you
- Meaning: Farewell expression.
- Example: "See you tomorrow!"
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See you next time
- Meaning: Farewell until the next meeting.
- Example: "See you next time we meet."
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So I do
- Meaning: Agreement or realisation.
- Example: "You love ice cream, right? So I do."
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So so
- Meaning: Mediocre or average.
- Example: "How was the movie? So so."
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Allow me
- Meaning: Offering help.
- Example: "Allow me to carry your bag."
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I can't wait
- Meaning: Excitement or eagerness.
- Example: "I can't wait for the holidays."
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I don't have time
- Meaning: Being too busy.
- Example: "I don't have time to chat right now."
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I am busy
- Meaning: Currently occupied.
- Example: "I am busy with work."
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I am tired
- Meaning: Feeling exhausted.
- Example: "I am tired after the long journey."
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I don't agree
- Meaning: Disagreement.
- Example: "I don't agree with your opinion."
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Cheer up!
- Meaning: Encouragement to be happy.
- Example: "Cheer up! It's not the end of the world."
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Come on
- Meaning: Encouragement or urging.
- Example: "Come on, let's go!"
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Don't be so childish
- Meaning: Advice to be more mature.
- Example: "Don't be so childish, act your age."
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Don't move!
- Meaning: Command to stay still.
- Example: "Don't move, there's a bee on your shoulder."
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Don't worry
- Meaning: Assurance or comfort.
- Example: "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
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Enjoy yourself
- Meaning: Wishing someone to have a good time.
- Example: "Enjoy yourself at the party!"
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Are you done?
- Meaning: Asking if someone has finished.
- Example: "Are you done with your homework?"
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Can I ask you something?
- Meaning: Requesting permission to ask a question.
- Example: "Can I ask you something about the project?"
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Did you get it?
- Meaning: Asking if someone understood.
- Example: "Did you get the instructions?"
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Do you need anything?
- Meaning: Offering help.
- Example: "Do you need anything from the shop?"
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How are you?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's well-being.
- Example: "How are you today?"
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Follow me
- Meaning: Instructing someone to come along.
- Example: "Follow me to the office."
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God bless you
- Meaning: Wishing well, often after someone sneezes.
- Example: "God bless you!"
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It's very thoughtful of you
- Meaning: Appreciation for someone's considerate action.
- Example: "It's very thoughtful of you to remember my birthday."
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It's up to you
- Meaning: Giving someone the choice.
- Example: "Where shall we go? It's up to you."
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It's none of your business
- Meaning: Telling someone to mind their own affairs.
- Example: "It's none of your business what I do."
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Stop making such a noise
- Meaning: Asking someone to be quieter.
- Example: "Stop making such a noise, I'm trying to study."
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You are going too fast
- Meaning: Asking someone to slow down.
- Example: "You are going too fast, I can't keep up."
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Come with me
- Meaning: Invitation to accompany someone.
- Example: "Come with me to the store."
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Good afternoon
- Meaning: Greeting in the afternoon.
- Example: "Good afternoon, everyone!"
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Good morning
- Meaning: Greeting in the morning.
- Example: "Good morning, how are you?"
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Good night
- Meaning: Farewell before going to bed.
- Example: "Good night, sleep well."
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Have a good trip
- Meaning: Wishing someone a pleasant journey.
- Example: "Have a good trip to Paris!"
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Have a good weekend
- Meaning: Wishing someone an enjoyable weekend.
- Example: "Have a good weekend, see you on Monday."
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I admire you
- Meaning: Expressing respect or approval.
- Example: "I admire you for your hard work."
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I apologise
- Meaning: Saying sorry.
- Example: "I apologise for being late."
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They like each other
- Meaning: Mutual affection.
- Example: "It's clear they like each other."
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I'm sorry
- Meaning: Expressing regret.
- Example: "I'm sorry for the mistake."
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It doesn't matter
- Meaning: Dismissing an issue as unimportant.
- Example: "It doesn't matter, let's move on."
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Let's catch up!
- Meaning: Suggestion to reconnect.
- Example: "It's been a while, let's catch up!"
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You are wasting my time
- Meaning: Annoyance at someone's inefficiency.
- Example: "Stop arguing, you are wasting my time."
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I feel much better
- Meaning: Improvement in health or mood.
- Example: "After the rest, I feel much better."
Additional Examples
Here are more examples to meet the 81+ requirement:
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Nice to meet you
- Meaning: Greeting someone for the first time.
- Example: "Nice to meet you, I'm John."
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Have a seat
- Meaning: Invitation to sit down.
- Example: "Please, have a seat."
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I don't understand
- Meaning: Expressing confusion.
- Example: "I don't understand this question."
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Could you repeat that?
- Meaning: Asking someone to say something again.
- Example: "Could you repeat that, please?"
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I'm looking for
- Meaning: Searching for something.
- Example: "I'm looking for my keys."
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It's your turn
- Meaning: Indicating someone else's chance to act.
- Example: "It's your turn to roll the dice."
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Be careful
- Meaning: Advising caution.
- Example: "Be careful with that glass."
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Take your time
- Meaning: Advising not to hurry.
- Example: "Take your time, there's no rush."
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What's the matter?
- Meaning: Asking about a problem.
- Example: "You look upset, what's the matter?"
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That's great!
- Meaning: Expressing approval or pleasure.
- Example: "You got the job? That's great!"
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I'm not sure
- Meaning: Expressing uncertainty.
- Example: "I'm not sure about the answer."
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That's interesting
- Meaning: Expressing interest.
- Example: "That's interesting, tell me more."
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What do you think?
- Meaning: Asking for someone's opinion.
- Example: "What do you think about this idea?"
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What's your name?
- Meaning: Asking someone's name.
- Example: "Hi, what's your name?"
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How old are you?
- Meaning: Asking someone's age.
- Example: "How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?"
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Where are you from?
- Meaning: Asking someone's origin.
- Example: "Where are you from originally?"
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Can you help me?
- Meaning: Requesting assistance.
- Example: "Can you help me with this?"
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What are you doing?
- Meaning: Asking about current activity.
- Example: "What are you doing right now?"
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How much is this?
- Meaning: Asking the price.
- Example: "How much is this book?"
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Do you speak English?
- Meaning: Asking about language ability.
- Example: "Do you speak English?"
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Where is the toilet?
- Meaning: Asking the location of the restroom.
- Example: "Excuse me, where is the toilet?"
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Can I use your phone?
- Meaning: Requesting to use someone's phone.
- Example: "My phone is dead, can I use your phone?"
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What time is it?
- Meaning: Asking for the current time.
- Example: "What time is it now?"
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Where do you live?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's residence.
- Example: "Where do you live?"
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What do you do?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's occupation.
- Example: "What do you do for a living?"
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Can I have the bill?
- Meaning: Requesting the bill in a restaurant.
- Example: "Can I have the bill, please?"
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How was your day?
- Meaning: Asking about someone's day.
- Example: "How was your day at work?"
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Can you drive?
- Meaning: Asking if someone can drive a vehicle.
- Example: "Can you drive a manual car?"
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What are your hobbies?
- Meaning: Asking about interests and activities.
- Example: "What are your hobbies?"
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What time do you open?
- Meaning: Asking about opening hours.
- Example: "What time do you open on weekends?"
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What's your favourite food?
- Meaning: Asking about food preference.
- Example: "What's your favourite food?"
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How do you spell that?
- Meaning: Asking for the spelling of a word.
- Example: "How do you spell your last name?"
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What’s the weather like?
- Meaning: Asking about the weather conditions.
- Example: "What's the weather like today?"
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Are you ready?
- Meaning: Asking if someone is prepared.
- Example: "Are you ready to leave?"
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Can I join you?
- Meaning: Asking to join someone.
- Example: "Can I join you for lunch?"
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What's your address?
- Meaning: Asking for someone's address.
- Example: "Can you give me your address?"
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Do you have any pets?
- Meaning: Asking about pets.
- Example: "Do you have any pets?"
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What’s your phone number?
- Meaning: Asking for someone's phone number.
- Example: "What's your phone number?"
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Do you like music?
- Meaning: Asking about music preference.
- Example: "Do you like music?"
Summary and Takeaways
Lesson Overview
This lesson on daily use English sentences covered various expressions, their meanings, and examples of usage. The goal was to help you understand and use these common sentences confidently in everyday conversations.
Key Phrases Learnt
You have learnt over 80 key daily use sentences such as "No, I don't want," "See you," "I can't wait," and many more. These phrases are essential for effective communication in English.
Practice Exercises
To reinforce your learning, practice using these sentences in conversations or write short dialogues incorporating them. Additionally, pay attention to how these sentences are used in movies, books, and everyday interactions.
Tips for Remembering
To remember these sentences, try associating them with specific situations or scenarios. Creating flashcards, practising with a friend, or using them in real-life situations can aid in retention.
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