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Say it like a native
Common Phrases
& Expressions
in English
Here are a few common phrases and expressions used by native speakers of English in their everyday speech.
to threaten
to kill someone
What's up?
Quick translation:
Example:
to be very mad with someone
Quick translation:
a very casual way to say "Hi" or
"How are you?" or
"What is happening here?"
"I'm going to kill her when I see her."
gotta
Quick translation:
Example:
to have to/to need to
"You gotta be
kidding me."
Quick translation:
"You must be joking." or
"What you are saying cannot be true."
"I gotta leave now."
to
double-check
Quick translation:
to re-check or verify
Example:
to catch
a taxi
Quick translation:
to get a taxi/cab
Example:
"Let's catch a taxi to
the restaurant."
"You should double-check your answers
before submitting your test paper.
gonna
(pronounced like "gunna")
Quick translation:
going to ....
Example:
"I'm gonna clean
the bathroom today."
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