📚 Natural English Conversation Fillers 100

🟢 Beginner

The thing is, I have to work this weekend. (The thing is, Actually, Honestly, To be honest)

🔤 thuh THING iz / ai HAV too WORK / this WEEKend (Thuh thing iz, ik-CHOO-uh-lee, AH-nis-tlee, Too bee AH-nis-t)

To start, here is my situation: I must do my job from Friday to Sunday

🟢 Beginner

What was the movie like? (What was the movie like, How was the movie, How did you like the movie, What did you think of the movie)

🔤 what wuz thuh MOOvee / like (Whut wuz thuh MOO-vee LYK, How wuz thuh MOO-vee, How did yoo LYK thuh MOO-vee, Whut did yoo THINK uv thuh MOO-vee)

Tell me your opinion about the film — was it good or bad?

🟡 Intermediate

What do you mean you're not coming? (What do you mean, What are you saying, What exactly do you mean, Hold on — what do you mean)

🔤 what doo yoo MEEN / yur NOT KUMing (What do you mean, What are you saying, What exactly do you mean, Hold on — what do you mean)

I don't understand — explain why you will not arrive or attend

🟢 Beginner

And then what happened? (And then, So then, After that, And after that)

🔤 and THEN / what HAPund (And THEN, Soh THEN, AF-ter THAT, And AF-ter THAT)

After that moment, what was the next thing that took place?

🟡 Intermediate

As far as I know, he's still single. (As far as I know, As far as I can tell, From what I know, To my knowledge)

🔤 az FAR az ai NOH / heez STILL SINgul (As far as I know, As far as I can tell, From what I know, To my knowledge)

From the information I have, he does not have a girlfriend or boyfriend

🟡 Intermediate

I didn't mean to make you wait. (I didn't mean to, I didn't intend to, I didn't want to, It wasn't my intention to)

🔤 ai DIDn't MEEN too / MAYK yoo WAYT (I didn't mean to, I didn't intend to, I didn't want to, It wasn't my intention to)

I did not want to cause you to stay and wait — I'm sorry

🟡 Intermediate

I'm in the mood for something spicy. (I'm in the mood for, I feel like having, I could really go for, I'm craving)

🔤 im in thuh MOOD for / SUMthing SPYsee (I'm in the mood for, I feel like having, I could really go for, I'm craving)

Right now, I want to eat food that is hot and has strong flavors

🟢 Beginner

How come you never told me? (How come, Why, How is it that, What's the reason)

🔤 HOW come / yoo NEVur TOHLD mee (How KUM, WY, How iz it THAT, Whut's thuh REE-zun)

Why did you not tell me about this before?

🟡 Intermediate

I'd rather stay home tonight. (I'd rather, I'd prefer to, I would sooner, I'd sooner)

🔤 id RAH-ther / STAY hohm tuhNYT (I'd rather, I'd prefer to, I would sooner, I'd sooner)

I prefer to remain in my house instead of going out this evening

🟢 Beginner

I guess I should get going. (I guess, I suppose, I imagine, I'd say)

🔤 ai GES / ai SHUD get GOHing (Eye GESS, Eye suh-POHZ, Eye i-MAJ-in, Eye'd SAY)

I think it is time for me to leave now

🟡 Intermediate

I ended up buying both. (I ended up, I wound up, I finally, I eventually)

🔤 ai ENdud UP / BYing BOHTH (I ended up, I wound up, I finally, I eventually)

Finally, after deciding, I purchased two things instead of one

🟡 Intermediate

It turns out they're closed on Mondays. (It turns out, As it turns out, Turns out, It appears)

🔤 it TURNZ out / thair KLOHZD on MUNdayz (It turns out, As it turns out, Turns out, It appears)

I learned that this place does not open for business on Monday

🟢 Beginner

I'm supposed to meet her at six. (I'm supposed to, I'm meant to, I'm scheduled to, I'm expected to)

🔤 aim suh-POHzd too / MEET her / at SIX (Eye'm suh-POHZD too, Eye'm MENT too, Eye'm SHED-juild too, Eye'm ik-SPEK-tid too)

You have made a plan to see a woman at 6 o'clock.

🟡 Intermediate

I was about to text you. (I was about to, I was just about to, I was going to, I was on the verge of)

🔤 ai WUZ / uh-BOWT too / TEXT yoo (I was about to, I was just about to, I was going to, I was on the verge of)

I was ready to send you a written message very soon, but I did not yet.

🟢 Beginner

I didn't realize it was so late. (I didn't realize, I hadn't realized, I didn't notice, I wasn't aware)

🔤 ai DID-unt / REE-uh-lyz / it WUZ / so LAYT (Eye did-n't REE-uh-LYZ, Eye HAD-n't REE-uh-LYZ, Eye did-n't NOH-tis, Eye WUZ-n't uh-WAIR)

I did not know or understand that the time had become so far into the day or night.

🟢 Beginner

That makes sense. You should get some rest. (That makes sense, That explains it, That figures, I see)

🔤 that MAYKS / SENS / yoo SHUD / get sum / REST (THAT MAYKS SENS, THAT ik-SPLAYNZ it, THAT FIG-yerz, Eye SEE)

That is reasonable and easy to understand. You need to sleep and relax your body.

🟡 Intermediate

I know what you mean. That happens to me too. (I know what you mean, I hear you, I get it, I feel you)

🔤 ai NOH / wut yoo / MEEN / that HUP-enz / too mee / TOO (I know what you mean, I hear you, I get it, I feel you)

I understand your idea because I have had the same experience as you.

🟡 Intermediate

You've got a point. Let's just eat at home. (You've got a point, You have a point, Good point, Fair point)

🔤 yoov GOT / uh POYNT / lets JUST / EET at / HOHM (You've got a point, You have a point, Good point, Fair point)

Your idea is good and true. We should eat food in our house instead.

🟢 Beginner

I didn't think of that. Good idea. (I didn't think of that, I hadn't thought of that, That didn't occur to me, Good thinking)

🔤 ai DID-unt / THINK uv / that / GUD eye-DEE-uh (Eye did-n't THINK uv THAT, Eye HAD-n't THAWT uv THAT, THAT did-n't uh-KUR too mee, Good THINK-ing)

My mind did not consider that thing before. Your plan is smart.

🟡 Intermediate

What makes you say that? (What makes you say that, Why do you say that, What gives you that idea, Why would you think that)

🔤 wut MAYKS / yoo SAY / that (What makes you say that, Why do you say that, What gives you that idea, Why would you think that)

Why do you believe or think something? What reason or information helped you form this idea?

🟢 Beginner

How did your date go? (How did your date go, How was your date, How'd your date go, So how did the date go)

🔤 how DID / yor DAYT / GOH (How did yoor DAYT goh, How wuz yoor DAYT, How'd yoor DAYT goh, Soh how did thuh DAYT goh)

What was the result or experience of your romantic time spent with someone?

🟡 Intermediate

You never know. It might work out. (You never know, You can never tell, There's no telling, Who knows)

🔤 yoo NEV-er / NOH / it MYTE / WORK owt (You never know, You can never tell, There's no telling, Who knows)

Nothing is sure about the future. Things may end well in the end.

🟡 Intermediate

I can't tell if he's joking or not. (I can't tell, I can't figure out, I'm not sure, I have no idea)

🔤 ai KANT / TEL if / heez JOH-king / or NOT (I can't tell, I can't figure out, I'm not sure, I have no idea)

I do not know if he is saying funny things to make people laugh, or if he is serious.

🟢 Beginner

That reminds me, I have to call my mom. (That reminds me, Speaking of which, Oh — that reminds me, Which reminds me)

🔤 that rin-MINDZ / mee / ai HAV / too KAWL / my MOM (THAT rih-MYNDZ mee, SPEAK-ing uv WICH, Oh THAT rih-MYNDZ mee, Wich rih-MYNDZ mee)

Your words made me remember that I need to use a phone to talk with my mother.

🟢 Beginner

Speaking of food, have you tried that new place? (Speaking of, On the topic of, Talking about, While we're on the subject of)

🔤 SPEAKing uhv FOOD / hav yuh TRIED / that NOO PLAYS (SPEAK-ing uv, On thuh TAH-pik uv, TAW-king uh-BOWT, WY-ul weer on thuh SUB-jekt uv)

When I mention food, have you ever gone to that new restaurant

🟡 Intermediate

Come to think of it, I haven't seen him lately. (Come to think of it, Now that I think about it, Thinking about it, Actually — now that I think of it)

🔤 KUM tuh THINK uhv it / ai HAVent SEEN him / LAYTlee (Come to think of it, Now that I think about it, Thinking about it, Actually — now that I think of it)

When I remember to think about it, I have not seen that person in a long time

🟢 Beginner

Now that you mention it, I am a little hungry. (Now that you mention it, Now that I think about it, Come to think of it, Actually — now that you say it)

🔤 NOW that yuh MENshun it / ai AM uh LITul / HUNgree (Now THAT yoo MEN-shun it, Now THAT Eye THINK uh-BOWT it, KUM too THINK uv it, ik-CHOO-uh-lee now THAT yoo SAY it)

Since you said that, I realize I want food

🟢 Beginner

By the way, did you get my message? (By the way, Incidentally, Speaking of which, Oh — by the way)

🔤 by thuh WAY / did yuh GET / my MESubij (By thuh WAY, in-SID-en-tul-ee, SPEAK-ing uv WICH, Oh by thuh WAY)

Something I want to ask you: did you receive what I sent to you

🟡 Intermediate

It sounds like you had a great time. (It sounds like, Sounds like, Seems like, It seems like)

🔤 it SOUNDZ like / yuh HAD uh GRAYT / TIME (It sounds like, Sounds like, Seems like, It seems like)

From what you said, it appears you enjoyed yourself very much

🟢 Beginner

It seems like it's going to rain. (It seems like, It looks like, Seems like, It appears)

🔤 it SEEMZ like / its GOHing too / RAYN (It SEEMZ LYK, It LOOKS LYK, SEEMZ LYK, It uh-PEER-z)

Water will probably fall from the sky

🟡 Intermediate

I have a feeling this is going to be fun. (I have a feeling, I've got a feeling, Something tells me, I sense)

🔤 ai HAV uh FEEling / this iz GOHing too / bee FUN (I have a feeling, I've got a feeling, Something tells me, I sense)

I believe this will be enjoyable

🟡 Intermediate

I'd say it's worth the price. (I'd say, I would say, I'd guess, My guess is)

🔤 ud SAY / its WURTH / thuh PRYS (I'd say, I would say, I'd guess, My guess is)

In my opinion, the money you pay is fair for what you get

🟢 Beginner

To be honest, I forgot all about it. (To be honest, Honestly, To tell the truth, Frankly)

🔤 too bee AHnust / ai furGAHT awl / uhBOWT it (Too bee AH-nis-t, AH-nis-tlee, Too TELL thuh TROOTH, FRANK-lee)

I will tell you the truth: I did not remember it

🟡 Intermediate

If you ask me, they make a great couple. (If you ask me, In my opinion, Personally, If you want my opinion)

🔤 if yuh ASK mee / thay MAYK uh / GRAYT KUpul (If you ask me, In my opinion, Personally, If you want my opinion)

In my opinion, these two people are very good together

🟢 Beginner

I don't feel like cooking tonight. (I don't feel like, I'm not in the mood for, I don't want to, I'd rather not)

🔤 ai DOHNT feel LIKE / KUKing tuhNYT (Eye dohn't FEEL LYK, Eye'm not in thuh MOOD for, Eye dohn't WANT too, Eye'd RATH-er NOT)

I do not want to make food today

🟡 Intermediate

You might want to leave early. Traffic is bad. (You might want to, You should probably, You'd better, It might be a good idea to)

🔤 yuh MYT WANT too / LEEV URlee / TRAFik iz BAD (You might want to, You should probably, You'd better, It might be a good idea to)

Perhaps it is a good idea for you to go soon because there are many cars on the road

🟢 Beginner

We might as well order dessert. (We might as well, We may as well, We could just as well, Might as well)

🔤 WE / MYT az WELL / OR-der DEZ-ert (Wee MYT az WELL, Wee MAY az WELL, Wee KUD just az WELL, MYT az WELL)

You should do this because there is no good reason not to; it is a good idea to do it now

🟢 Beginner

It's up to you. I'm fine either way. (It's up to you, That's your call, You decide, Whatever you prefer)

🔤 ITS / UP tu YOU / AYM FINE / EE-ther WAY (It's UP too yoo, THAT's yoor KAWL, Yoo dee-SYD, Whu-TEV-er yoo prih-FER)

You can choose what you want; it does not matter to me because both choices are okay for me

🟡 Intermediate

It depends on the weather. (It depends on, That depends on, It's based on, It hinges on)

🔤 IT / dih-PENDZ on / thuh WEH-ther (It depends on, That depends on, It's based on, It hinges on)

The result or answer will change based on what the weather will be like

🟢 Beginner

For now, let's just wait. (For now, At the moment, For the time being, In the meantime)

🔤 for NOW / LETS just / WAYT (For NOW, At thuh MOH-ment, For thuh TYM bee-ING, In thuh MEEN-TYM)

During this time right now, we should stay and do nothing; we should not take action yet

🟡 Intermediate

I get that, but we already made plans. (I get that, I understand that, I hear you, I know that)

🔤 eye GET / that BUT / we al-RED-ee / MAYD PLANZ (I get that, I understand that, I hear you, I know that)

I know what you mean; however, we said before that we would do something together

🟡 Intermediate

I'm not so sure about that. (I'm not so sure, I'm not really sure, I have my doubts, I'm not convinced)

🔤 AYM NOT / so SHUR / uh-BOWT that (I'm not so sure, I'm not really sure, I have my doubts, I'm not convinced)

I do not believe this is true; I have questions about whether this is correct

🟡 Intermediate

That's not necessarily true. (That's not necessarily, That's not always, That's not exactly, It's not necessarily)

🔤 THATS / not nuh-SES-uh-ruh-lee / TROO (That's not necessarily, That's not always, That's not exactly, It's not necessarily)

This statement may be true sometimes, but not always; it is not always the case

🟡 Intermediate

I wouldn't go that far. It wasn't that bad. (I wouldn't go that far, I wouldn't say that, I don't know about that, I wouldn't say it's that bad)

🔤 eye / WUD-ent GO / that FAR / it WAZ-ent / that BAD (I wouldn't go that far, I wouldn't say that, I don't know about that, I wouldn't say it's that bad)

I think you are saying something too strong or extreme; the problem was not so serious

🟡 Intermediate

In that case, let's go somewhere else. (In that case, If that's the case, Then, In that situation)

🔤 in THAT / KAYS lets / go SUM-where / ELS (In that case, If that's the case, Then, In that situation)

If the situation is like that, then let's change what we are doing and try a different place

🟢 Beginner

That works for me. See you at seven. (That works for me, That's fine with me, That's good for me, Sounds good to me)

🔤 THAT / WORKS for / MEE SEE / you at / SEV-en (THAT WURKS for mee, THAT's FYN with mee, THAT's GUD for mee, Soundz GUD too mee)

This plan is good and I agree with it; I will meet you when the clock shows this number

🟡 Intermediate

It's not like we're in a hurry. (It's not like, It isn't like, It's not as if, It's not really like)

🔤 ITS / not LIKE / weer IN / uh HUR-ee (It's not like, It isn't like, It's not as if, It's not really like)

We do not need to move fast or do things quickly; there is no reason to rush

🟢 Beginner

I don't mind waiting a little. (I don't mind, I wouldn't mind, It's fine with me, I'm okay with)

🔤 eye / DONT MYND / WAYT-ing / uh LIT-ul (Eye dohn't MYND, Eye WUD-n't MYND, It's FYN with mee, Eye'm OH-kay with)

I am happy to wait for a short amount of time; this is okay for me

🟢 Beginner

I was going to call you after dinner. (I was going to, I was planning to, I meant to, I intended to)

🔤 ai wuz / GO-ing tuh / call yoo / AF-ter DIN-ner (Eye wuz GOH-ing too, Eye wuz PLAN-ing too, Eye MENT too, Eye in-TEN-did too)

You had a plan to telephone someone at a time after you finished eating the main meal of the day.

🟢 Beginner

I wouldn't mind another cup of coffee. (I wouldn't mind, I could go for, I wouldn't say no to, I'd be happy to have)

🔤 ai WUD-ent MIND / uh-NU-ther KUP / uv KAW-fee (Eye WUD-n't MYND, Eye KUD goh for, Eye WUD-n't SAY noh too, Eye'd bee HAP-ee too HAV)

You are saying yes to something you want; you would like to have one more cup of the drink made from roasted beans.

🟢 Beginner

Guess what? I got the job! (Guess what, You'll never guess, Here's some news, Get this)

🔤 guess WUT / ai GOT / thuh JOB (GESS WHAT, Yoo'll NEV-er GESS, HERE'z sum NOOZ, Get THIS)

Try to think what I will tell you—I was successful in getting employment.

🟡 Intermediate

You know what? Let's just order pizza. (You know what, Here's an idea, Tell you what, Actually)

🔤 yoo NOH wut / let's JUST / OR-der PEET-suh (You know what, Here's an idea, Tell you what, Actually)

I have a suggestion: let's call a restaurant and ask them to bring us that round flat bread with cheese and sauce.

🟢 Beginner

Long time no see! How have you been? (Long time no see, It's been a while, It's been ages, Been a long time)

🔤 LONG TIME / noh SEE / how have yoo BIN (Long TYM noh SEE, It's BEEN uh WYL, It's BEEN AY-jiz, BEEN uh long TYM)

We have not met for a period of months or years. Tell me about your health and life during this time.

🟢 Beginner

What have you been up to lately? (What have you been up to, What have you been doing, What's new with you, What's going on with you)

🔤 wut have yoo bin UP too / LATE-lee (Whut HAV yoo BEEN up TOO, Whut HAV yoo BEEN DOO-ing, Whut's NOO with yoo, Whut's GOH-ing ON with yoo)

Tell me the things you have been doing in recent days or weeks.

🟢 Beginner

Anyway, how was your day? (Anyway, So anyway, In any case, Anyhow)

🔤 AN-ee-way / how wuz / yer DAY (EN-ee-way, Soh EN-ee-way, In EN-ee KAYSS, EN-ee-how)

Let me ask you this: during the hours from morning to night today, what happened to you?

🟢 Beginner

No way! Are you serious? (No way, You're kidding, Really, Seriously)

🔤 noh WAY / are yoo SEER-us (Noh WAY, Yoor KID-ing, REE-uh-lee, SEER-ee-us-lee)

That cannot be true. Do you really mean what you just said?

🟡 Intermediate

Tell me about it. I barely slept last night. (Tell me about it, I know exactly, You're telling me, I hear you)

🔤 tell mee uh-BOWT it / ai BARE-lee / slept last NIGHT (Tell me about it, I know exactly, You're telling me, I hear you)

I understand your feeling because I had the same problem: I got very little sleep during the dark hours.

🟡 Intermediate

Same here. I can't stand crowded places. (Same here, Me too, Same for me, I feel the same)

🔤 same HERE / ai CANT / stand CROWD-ed PLAY-suz (Same here, Me too, Same for me, I feel the same)

My situation is like yours. I do not like places with many people in a small space.

🟡 Intermediate

That's exactly what I was thinking. (That's exactly what I was thinking, That's just what I thought, That's what I was going to say, That's exactly right)

🔤 that's ig-ZAK-tlee / wut ai wuz THINK-ing (That's exactly what I was thinking, That's just what I thought, That's what I was going to say, That's exactly right)

Your words match my thought perfectly; you said the thing I had in my mind.

🟡 Intermediate

I couldn't agree more. (I couldn't agree more, I totally agree, You're absolutely right, I agree completely)

🔤 ai KUD-ent uh-GREE / mor (I couldn't agree more, I totally agree, You're absolutely right, I agree completely)

I completely share your opinion; there is no way I could agree with you stronger than this.

🟢 Beginner

You can say that again. (You can say that again, Tell me about it, No kidding, Absolutely)

🔤 yoo can SAY / that uh-GEN (Yoo can SAY THAT uh-GEN, TELL mee uh-BOWT it, Noh KID-ing, AB-suh-LOOT-lee)

I completely agree with what you just said; I feel exactly the same way

🟡 Intermediate

Is everything okay? You seem a little quiet. (Is everything okay, Are you alright, Is something wrong, Are you okay)

🔤 iz EV-ree-thing / OH-kay? / yoo SEEM / uh LIT-ul KWY-ut (Is everything okay, Are you alright, Is something wrong, Are you okay)

Are things fine with you? You don't seem to be talking as much as usual; something feels different about your mood or behavior

🟡 Intermediate

What's on your mind? (What's on your mind, What are you thinking about, What's bothering you, What's going on in your head)

🔤 WHATS on / yur MYND? (What's on your mind, What are you thinking about, What's bothering you, What's going on in your head)

What is making you think hard right now? What problem or idea is using your attention?

🟡 Intermediate

Don't get me wrong, I like it. It's just not my style. (Don't get me wrong, Don't take this the wrong way, Please don't misunderstand, I don't mean it badly)

🔤 DONT get me / RONG, / eye LYK it. / its JUST / not my STYL (Don't get me wrong, Don't take this the wrong way, Please don't misunderstand, I don't mean it badly)

I am saying this as a good thing, but this thing does not match what I usually like or prefer

🟡 Intermediate

No offense, but I think you're overthinking this. (No offense, Don't take this personally, With all due respect, I don't mean to offend)

🔤 NOH uh-FEN(S), / but eye THINK / yur OH-ver-THINK-ing / this (No offense, Don't take this personally, With all due respect, I don't mean to offend)

I do not want to hurt your feelings, but in my opinion you are thinking about this problem much more than you need to

🟡 Intermediate

To make a long story short, we missed the flight. (To make a long story short, Long story short, In short, To sum it up)

🔤 tuh MAYK / uh LONG STOR-ee / SHORT, / wee MIST / thuh FLYТ (To make a long story short, Long story short, In short, To sum it up)

Here is the short answer without all the details: we did not catch the airplane we planned to take

🟡 Intermediate

Believe it or not, we've never actually met. (Believe it or not, Strange as it sounds, Oddly enough, You might not believe this)

🔤 buh-LEEv it / or NOT, / weev NEV-er / AK-choo-uh-lee MET (Believe it or not, Strange as it sounds, Oddly enough, You might not believe this)

This might sound strange to you, but the truth is we have never been in the same place together before

🟢 Beginner

As a matter of fact, I was just there yesterday. (As a matter of fact, In fact, Actually, As it happens)

🔤 az uh MAT-er / uh FAKT, / eye wuz JUST / THAIR YES-ter-day (Az uh MAT-er uv FAKT, In FAKT, ik-CHOO-uh-lee, Az it HAP-enz)

I am telling you something true: I went to that place only one day ago

🔴 Advanced

The funny thing is, he said the same thing about you. (The funny thing is, Funnily enough, The odd thing is, Strangely enough)

🔤 thuh FUN-ee / THING iz, / hee SED / thuh SAYM THING / uh-BOWT yoo (Thuh FUN-ee thing iz, FUN-i-lee i-NUF, Thuh ODD thing iz, STRAYN-jlee i-NUF)

Here is something strange and interesting: that person told me the same words about you that you are saying now

🟢 Beginner

The best part is, it's free. (The best part is, Best of all, What's great is, The great thing is)

🔤 thuh BEST / PART iz, / its FREE (Thuh BEST part iz, BEST uv AWL, Whut's GRAYT iz, Thuh GRAYT thing iz)

The most good thing about this is that you do not have to pay money for it

🟡 Intermediate

Trust me, you'll love this place. (Trust me, Believe me, Take my word for it, Mark my words)

🔤 TRUST mee, / yool LUV / this PLAYS

I am sure about this: you will enjoy being at this location very much

🟢 Beginner

Take your time. There's no rush. (Take your time, No hurry, There's no need to rush, Go at your own pace)

🔤 TAYK yur / TYM. / THAIRZ NOH / RUSH (TAYK yoor TYM, Noh HUR-ee, THAIR'z noh NEED too RUSH, Goh at yoor OWN PAYS)

Do not go fast; you can move and work at the speed that feels comfortable for you, without pressure

🟢 Beginner

It's no big deal. Don't worry about it. (It's no big deal, It's not a big deal, It doesn't matter, Don't worry about it)

🔤 its NO big DEAL / DONT WURee uh BOWT it (It's noh big DEEL, It's NOT uh big DEEL, It DUZ-n't MAT-er, Dohn't WUR-ee uh-BOWT it)

This is not an important problem. Do not feel nervous or stressed about this situation.

🟡 Intermediate

It happens. Don't be so hard on yourself. (It happens, These things happen, That's life, It's okay)

🔤 it HAP-enz / DONT bee so HARD on yur SELF

Bad or wrong things occur to everyone sometimes. Do not blame yourself or feel very sad about your mistake.

🟡 Intermediate

That explains it. I was wondering why. (That explains it, That makes sense, That figures, No wonder)

🔤 that ik-SPLAINZ it / eye wuz WUN-der-ing WHY

Now I understand the reason for something that confused me. I had a question about something.

🟡 Intermediate

What a coincidence! I was just talking about you. (What a coincidence, What are the odds, Small world, That's such a coincidence)

🔤 what uh ko-IN-suh-dens / eye wuz just TAW-king uh-BOWT yoo

It is surprising and unusual that two unrelated things happened at the same time. I was speaking your name when you arrived.

🟡 Intermediate

It's totally worth it. (It's totally worth it, It's definitely worth it, It's well worth it, It's worth every penny)

🔤 its TOH-tuh-lee WERTH it

Something is good enough to spend your time, money, or effort on it because the result will be good.

🟡 Intermediate

That's a relief. I was worried for a second. (That's a relief, What a relief, That's reassuring, Good to hear)

🔤 thats uh rih-LEEF / eye wuz WUR-eed for uh SEK-und

I feel happy and calm now because something bad did not happen. I felt nervous or scared for a short time.

🟡 Intermediate

Better late than never, right? (Better late than never, At least you made it, Late is better than not at all, You got there eventually)

🔤 BET-er LATE than NEV-er / RIGHT

It is better to arrive or do something after the correct time than to not do it at all.

🟡 Intermediate

Let me think about it and get back to you. (Let me think about it, Let me consider it, Give me a moment to think, Let me sleep on it)

🔤 let mee THINK uh-BOWT it and get BAK too yoo

I need time to consider or decide. I will speak with you again after I have thought more.

🟢 Beginner

I'll let you know by tomorrow. (I'll let you know, I'll tell you, I'll get back to you, I'll inform you)

🔤 ILL let yoo NO by tuh-MAR-oh (Eye'l LET yoo NOH, Eye'l TELL yoo, Eye'l GET BAK too yoo, Eye'l in-FORM yoo)

I will give you information or tell you my decision before the next day ends.

🟡 Intermediate

Let's play it by ear. (Let's play it by ear, Let's see how it goes, Let's figure it out as we go, Let's decide later)

🔤 lets PLAY it by EER

We will decide what to do later when we see what happens. We will not plan everything now.

🟡 Intermediate

It totally slipped my mind. I'm so sorry. (It totally slipped my mind, It completely slipped my mind, I completely forgot, It went right out of my head)

🔤 it TOH-tuh-lee SLIPPED my MIND / ime SO SAR-ee

I forgot something completely without meaning to. I feel bad that I forgot.

🟡 Intermediate

It's on the tip of my tongue. (It's on the tip of my tongue, I almost remember it, I can't quite recall it, It's right on the edge of my memory)

🔤 its ON the TIP of my TUNG

I almost remember something but cannot say it right now. The word or idea is almost in my mind.

🟢 Beginner

On second thought, let's take the subway. (On second thought, Actually, Come to think of it, Then again)

🔤 awn SECond THAWT,/ lets TAKE the SUBway./ (On SEK-und THAWT, ik-CHOO-uh-lee, KUM too THINK uv it, Then uh-GEN)

I changed my mind; let's use the train instead of another way to go.

🟡 Intermediate

If I were you, I'd apologize first. (If I were you, In your position, Were I you, If it were me)

🔤 if ai WER yoo,/ aid uh PAHluh jyz FIRST./

In your situation, I would say sorry before doing anything else.

🟡 Intermediate

What if we leave a little earlier? (What if we, How about we, Why don't we, Suppose we)

🔤 what IF we LEAVE/ uh LItul ER lee ur?/

Do you want to go sooner instead of at the normal time?

🟡 Intermediate

How about we split the bill? (How about we, What if we, Why don't we, Shall we)

🔤 how uh BOWT we/ SPLIT the BIL?/

Should we each pay half of the money we owe for this?

🟡 Intermediate

Would you rather stay in or go out? (Would you rather, Do you prefer to, Which would you rather, What would you rather)

🔤 wood yoo RAH ther/ STAY IN or GO OWT?/

Do you want to stay home more, or do you want to go somewhere else?

🟡 Intermediate

First things first, let's grab something to eat. (First things first, Before anything else, To start with, First off)

🔤 FIRST THINGS FIRST,/ lets GRAB SUMthing too EET./

Before we do anything else, let's get some food for our bodies.

🟢 Beginner

Just in case, bring a jacket. (Just in case, To be safe, Just to be sure, In case)

🔤 just in CASE,/ BRING uh JAKet./ (Just in KAYSS, Too bee SAYF, Just too bee SHUR, In KAYSS)

Take a coat with you so you will be warm if it becomes cold.

🟡 Intermediate

Either way, I'm happy for you. (Either way, Whichever way, Regardless, In any case)

🔤 EE ther WAY,/ im HAP ee for YOO./

No matter what happens, I feel good about your situation.

🟢 Beginner

Keep me posted. (Keep me posted, Keep me updated, Let me know how it goes, Fill me in later)

🔤 KEEP me POH sted./ (Keep me posted, Keep me updated, Let me know how it goes, Fill me in later)

Tell me new things when something important happens or changes.

🟡 Intermediate

Let's catch up over coffee soon. (Let's catch up, Let's get together, Let's meet up, Let's hang out)

🔤 lets CATCH UP/ OH ver CAW fee SOON./

Let's meet and talk together, and drink hot brown water called coffee.

🟢 Beginner

It's on me this time. (It's on me, I've got this, My treat, I'll get this one)

🔤 its awn MEE this TIME./ (It's on me, I've got this, My treat, I'll get this one)

I will pay the money for this; you do not need to pay.

🟢 Beginner

I owe you one. (I owe you one, I owe you, I'm in your debt, I'll make it up to you)

🔤 ai OH yoo WUN./ (I owe you one, I owe you, I'm in your debt, I'll make it up to you)

You helped me, so I will help you back later.

🔴 Advanced

I can't wait to see you. (I can't wait, I can hardly wait, I'm so excited, I'm really looking forward to it)

🔤 ai KANT wayt / tuh SEE yoo (Eye CANT wayt, Eye can HARD-lee wayt, Eye'm soh ik-SY-tid, Eye'm REE-lee LUK-ing FOR-wird too it)

you are very excited and happy about meeting someone soon

🟡 Intermediate

I'm looking forward to the weekend. (I'm looking forward to, I can't wait for, I'm excited for, I'm counting down to)

🔤 aim LUK-ing FOR-werd / tuh thuh WEEKend

you feel happy and excited because the weekend is coming soon

🟡 Intermediate

It's been a while since we hung out. (It's been a while, It's been ages, It's been forever, It's been too long)

🔤 its BIN uh HWYL / sins wee HUNG owt

a long time has passed since you last spent time together with someone

🔴 Advanced

I'm just saying, it wouldn't hurt to ask. (I'm just saying, All I'm saying is, Just a thought, Just putting it out there)

🔤 aim just SAY-ing, / it WUD-nt HERT / tuh ASK (Eye'm just SAY-ing, All Eye'm SAY-ing iz, Just uh THAWT, Just PU-ting it OUT thair)

you think it would be okay or good to try asking someone about something