The teacher encouraged him to study hard.

Urge sb to do sth: encourage (urge) sb to do sth.

Example: the teacher urged him to learn modestly from others.

The teacher encouraged him to learn from others with an open mind.

She urges me to take steps in the matter.

She urged me to deal with it.

He urged the necessity for immediate action.

He urged that the necessary action be taken at once.

Don't give it a second thought.

Stop thinking about it!

Example: Your dog will get well in 2 or 3 days. Don't give it a second thought.

Your dog will recover in two or three days, so don't think about it.

I look him down as a trustworthy man.

I regard him as a trustworthy person.

Look sb down as: treat someone as … ..

Example: He looks me down as a sworn friend.

He regards me as a best friend.

I look him down as my good teacher and friend.

I regard him as a mentor.

Do you fancy coming along?

Do you want to come along?

Example: good news. there is a fancy dress party on Sunday. Do you fancy coming along?

Good news. There will be a masquerade party on Sunday. Do you want to come?

I couldn't get through.

I can't get through.

Couldn't get through: I can't get through.

Example: I tried to get hold of you, but I could n't get through.

I tried to call, but I couldn't get through.

I'm busy, so it's up in the air.

I'm busy now, so I'm not sure.

It's up in the air. Not yet determined.

Example: the design of this building is still up in the air.

The design of this building has not been decided yet.

Of course, she's equal to the task.

Of course, she is qualified for the job.

Be equal to the task: I am qualified for that job.

Example: his word is good. He's equal to the task.

He means what he says, and he is qualified for the job.

She's a professional designer. She is equal to the task.

She is a professional designer, and he is qualified for the job.

Sorry, my hands are tied.

Sorry, I'm busy.

My hands are tied: I am very busy.

Please tell him my hands are tied. I'll call him later.

Please tell him I'm busy and I'll contact him later.

My hands are tied. I'll see the film you recommended next week .

I'm busy now. Let's watch the movie you recommended next week.

I'm busy trying to make ends meet.

I'm busy trying to make ends meet.

Make ends meet: make ends meet.

Example: I'm trying to make ends meet. So I do typing work as a part time job.

In order to make ends meet, I take a part-time job of typing.

We held talks behind closed doors.

We held talks in secret.

Behind closed doors: secretly

Example: we held the conference behind closed doors.

We held this meeting in secret.

Down the road, we plan to have a party.

We are going to have a party in the near future.

Down the road: recently

Example: my parents will visit me some time down the road.

My parents will visit me in the near future.

I've heard that sometime down the road the most popular film will be shown in Shanghai.

I heard that the most popular film will be shown in Shanghai in the near future.

This hat will brighten up your look.

This hat can make you beautiful a lot.

bright up one's look; Make sb beautiful

Example: actually, scares and bags are very useful accessories to bright up your look.

In fact, scarves and bags are useful accessories to make you look more beautiful.

I like the color of this corduroy roll bag. White gets dirty easily, but it will brighten up your look.

I like the color of this corduroy round bag. Although white is easy to get dirty, it can make people more beautiful.

Let's drink to our health.

Let's drink to our health.

Let's drink to… let's drink to. . drink a toast

Example: Let's drink to our friendship.

Let's drink to our friendship.

Let's drink to our unity.

Let's drink to our unity.

His words stimulated me to work harder.

His words inspired me to work harder.

Stimulate sb. to do sth. inspire sb. to do sth.

Example: his words stimulated me to scale heights in science and technology.

His words inspired me to climb new heights of science and technology.

His words stimulated me to strive for greater victory.

His words inspired me to strive for greater victory.

Don't sell yourself short. Don't underestimate yourself.

I fixed him up with Rose. I set him up with Ross.

You bet (your) life I would certainly!

Don't le me down.

You named it, you name it, you have everything you want.

What if I'm late returning the car ? What if I return the car late?

Not bad at all is not bad.

That was close ! That was close!

OK ,It's a deal. Okay, it's a deal.

No way ,where did you find it ? How is that possible?

I'm on a budget. My money is a little tight.

You are in great shape. You have a good figure.

God forbids, I wish this hadn't happened.

God bless me

One word will suffice, one sentence is enough.

You can say that again, you are right.

I could not agree more, you are absolutely right.

You are the man, you are amazing!

They are a perfect match. They are made for each other.

She is very sexy. She is very sexy.

Do you know that affair ? Do you know the peach news?

It is unbelievable.

Angry 10 sentence

1. I got so mad about it! I am very angry about this matter!

2. I just flew off the handle when I knew what he'd done.

I was mad when I knew what he had done.

3. I almost blew my top when I found out that she had been lying to me.

I almost blew my top when I found out that she had been lying to me.

4. I hit the roof / ceiling with rage! I'm so angry!

5. I blew a fuse because he didn't do his homework.

I was angry because he didn't do his homework.

6. My boss had a cow at the meeting this morning.

My boss lost his temper at the meeting this morning.

7. I was so shocked when he flared up in front of everyone.

I was really scared when he flew into a rage in front of everyone.

8. He really made my blood boil. He really makes me angry.

She's really deeply about it. She really flew into a rage about it.

10.i've never seen you so angry. I've never seen you so angry.

Direct bargain:

That‘s unreasonable! I‘d take it for ( 100 yuan)

This is really too expensive to sell! I'll buy it if it's (a hundred dollars).

How about ( 100 yuan)?

How about selling (100 yuan)?

I‘d buy this if it were cheaper.

I will buy it if it is cheaper.

Kill in a roundabout way:

Lower the price, and I‘ll consider it.

I will consider it if the price is lower.

It‘s a little overpriced.

This price tag is a bit expensive.

I like everything about it except the price.

I like it all except the price.

Kill in secret:

I‘ve seen this cheaper (in) other places.

I've seen cheaper ones in other houses.

I heard other stores were having great mark-downs on this item.

I heard that this thing from another family is on sale.

If I buy more than one, will you give me a discount?

Is there a discount for buying more?

Eating delicious food in a foreign country can be said to be one of the pleasures of traveling. However, if the language is unreasonable, it is probably difficult to taste the most acclaimed dishes in the restaurant. Therefore, learning the basic way of ordering food, asking the waiter appropriately and expressing your preferences can ensure that you can eat authentic and satisfied.

1, please give me the menu.

May I have a menu,please？

2. Is there a Chinese menu?

Do you have a menu in Chinese？

Would you like something to drink before dinner?

Would you like something to drink before dinner？

4. What aperitif is there in the restaurant?

What kind of drinks do you have for an aperitif？

5. May I see the wine list?

May I see the wine list？

6. May I order a glass of wine?

May I order a glass of wine？

7. What kinds of wines are there in the restaurant?

What kind of wine do you have？

8. I want to order local wine.

I’d like to have some local wine.

9. I want to drink French red wine.

I’d like to have Frence red wine.

10, can you suggest some good wine?

Could you recommend some good wine？

1 1, can I order now? May I order,please？

12. What is the most special dish in the restaurant?

What is the specialty of the house？

13. Does the restaurant have today's special? Do you have today’s special？

14, can I order the same meal as that one?

Can I have the same dish as that？

15, I'd like an appetizer and a meal (fish meal).

I’d like appetizers and meat(fish) dish.

16, I am on a diet. I’m on a diet.

17, I must avoid food containing oil (salt/sugar).

I have to avoid food containing fat(salt/suger).

18. Does the restaurant serve vegetarian meals?

Do you have vegetarian dishs？

19. How would you like your steak cooked? How do you like your steak？

20. Well-done (medium/rare). Well done (medium/rare),please.

Summary of 26 Common Spoken English Sentences and Example Sentences

1. After you. After you.

This is a very common polite expression. You can show it when you go in/out and get on the bus.

I just couldn't help it. I just can't help it.

Think about it, how many occasions can such a beautiful sentence be used? The following is a random example:

I was deeply moved by the film and I cried and cried. I just couldn't help it.

Don't take it to heart. Don't worry about it.

Life example: this test is n't that important. Don't take it to heart.

We'd better be off. It's time for us to go.

It's getting late. We'd better be off .

Let's face it 5. Let's face it. It often shows that the speaker is unwilling to escape from difficulties.

I know it's a difficult situation. Let's face it, OK?

Let's get started 6. Let's get started.

Don't just talk. Let's get started.

I'm really dead. I'm really exhausted.

Say: After all that work, I'm reallydead.

I've done my best. I've tried my best.

9. Is that so? Is that really the case?

It is often used to express surprise and doubt after a person hears something.

10. Don't play games with me! Don't play games with me!

11.I don't know for sure. I don't know exactly.

Stranger： Could you tell me how to get to the town hall?

　Tom: I don't know for sure. Maybe you could ask the policeman over there.

12. I'm not going to kid you. I'm not kidding you.

　Karin:You quit the job? You are kidding.

　Jack: I'm not going to kid you. I'm serious.

13. That's something. Great, great.

　A: I'm granted a full scholarship for this semester.

　B: Congratulations. That's something.

14. Brilliant idea! What a great idea! What a brilliant idea!

15. Do you really mean it? Is this really true?

　Michael：Whenever you are short of money, just come to me.

　David: Do you really mean it?

16. You are a great help. You are a great help.

17. I couldn't be more sure. I can't be more sure.

18. I am behind you. I support you.

A: Whatever decision you're going to make, I am behind you.

19. I'm broke. I'm broke.

20. Mind you! Please pay attention! Listen! (You can also just use Mind. )

Mind you! He's a very nice fellow though bad-tempered.

2 1. You can count on it. You can depend on it.

　 A：Do you think he will come to my birthday party?

　 B: You can count on it.

I never like it anyway. I have never liked it very much.

When a friend or colleague accidentally breaks your things, you can use this sentence to give him a step and break the embarrassing situation:

Oh, don't worry. I'm thinking of buying a new one. I never liked it anyway.

23. That depends.

I may go to the airport to meet her. But that depends.

24. Congratulations. Congratulations, congratulations.

25. Thanks anyway. I have to thank you anyway.

You can use this phrase to express your gratitude when others try their best to help you but fail.

26. It's a deal.

Harry： Haven't seen you for ages. Let's have a get-together next week.

Jenny: It's a deal.