Real English: 5 Everyday Phrases You Need to Know (With Situations)

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5 Expressions [Definition, Sentences, Situations]

1. “I’m down for that”

Definition: Expressing willingness or enthusiasm to participate in something.

Example Sentences:

• “Want to grab pizza later?” “Yeah, I’m down for that!”
• “We’re planning a beach trip this weekend. Are you down?”
• “I’m down for trying that new restaurant everyone’s talking about.”

Situations:

1. When friends are making casual plans
2. Responding to invitations
3. Agreeing to try new activities

2. “That works for me”

Definition: Expressing agreement or acceptance of a suggestion or proposal.

Example Sentences:

• “Can we meet at 3 PM?” “That works for me.”
• “I can drop off the documents tomorrow morning.” “Perfect, that works for me.”
• “Should we order Chinese food?” “Yeah, that works for me.”

Situations:

1. Scheduling meetings or appointments
2. Making arrangements with friends
3. Agreeing to suggestions in workplace settings

3. “No worries”

Definition: A casual way to say “it’s okay” or “don’t worry about it.”

Example Sentences:

• “Sorry, I’m running late!” “No worries, take your time.”
• “I forgot to bring your book.” “No worries, you can bring it next time.”
• “Thanks for your help!” “No worries at all!”

Situations:

1. Responding to apologies
2. Acknowledging thanks in a casual way
3. Reassuring someone who feels guilty about a minor issue

4. “I’ll keep you posted”

Definition: Promising to provide updates or information as it becomes available.

Example Sentences:

• “I’m still waiting to hear back about the job, but I’ll keep you posted.”
• “We’re not sure about the party details yet. I’ll keep you posted.”
• “The situation might change, but I’ll keep you posted on any updates.”

Situations:

1. During ongoing work projects
2. When planning future events
3. While waiting for important information

5. “Sounds good”

Definition: A casual way to express agreement or approval.

Example Sentences:

• “Let’s meet at the café at 2 PM.” “Sounds good!”
• “I’ll email you the report tomorrow.” “Sounds good, thanks.”
• “Should we take the bus instead?” “Yeah, sounds good to me.”

Situations:

1. Confirming plans with friends
2. Responding to work-related proposals
3. Agreeing to casual suggestions