Learning common expressions in American English can help you communicate more effectively and sound more natural in everyday conversations. Here are some must-know expressions:
How’s it going?: This is a casual way to ask someone how they are doing or what’s new in their life.
What’s up?: Similar to “How’s it going?”, this is a casual greeting asking about someone’s current situation or what’s happening.
Hang in there: This expression is used to encourage someone to persevere or endure through a difficult situation.
Bite the bullet: This means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and determination.
Hit the hay: To go to bed or go to sleep.
Break a leg: This is a way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or important event.
Piece of cake: This expression means something is very easy to do or accomplish.
Burning the midnight oil: This means working late into the night or staying up late to study or work.
Cost an arm and a leg: This expression is used to describe something that is very expensive.
Get cold feet: This means to feel nervous or hesitant about doing something, especially when you were previously committed to it.
Cut to the chase: This means to get to the main point or important part of a conversation or activity without wasting time.
On the same page: This expression means to be in agreement or to have the same understanding about something.
Hit the road: To leave or start a journey, especially by car.
Catch some Z’s: This means to get some sleep or take a nap.
A dime a dozen: This expression means something is very common or easy to find.
Remember to practice these expressions in context to become more comfortable using them in your conversations. They’ll help you sound more natural and better connect with native English speakers.
