long time no see
A friendly greeting said to someone you have not met with in ages.
Example: Long time no see! How have you been since graduation?
A214 words · Elementary
Conversation Idioms vocabulary — A2
Conversation idioms for everyday small talk, with easy phrases like no worries, my bad and long time no see for greetings, apologies and quick replies.
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14my bad
An informal way of admitting that something was your own mistake.
Example:
My bad — I forgot to save the file before closing it.
no worries
A casual way of telling someone that a problem is not serious.
Example:
"Sorry I'm late." "No worries, we haven't started yet."
no big deal
A phrase used to say that something is not important or serious.
Example:
She spilled juice on the carpet, but her mum said it was no big deal.
make yourself at home
Something said to a guest, inviting them to relax as if they lived there.
Example:
Take off your shoes and make yourself at home.
keep in touch
A request or promise to continue contacting someone regularly.
Example:
We promised to keep in touch after she moved abroad.
you can say that again
A way of strongly agreeing with what someone has just said.
Example:
"This traffic is terrible." "You can say that again."
if you ask me
Used to give your personal opinion about something.
Example:
If you ask me, the blue one looks better.
no problem
A friendly way to say something is fine, or to reply when someone thanks you.
Example:
No problem — I'll grab it on my way home.
same here
Used to show that you feel or think exactly like the person who just spoke.
Example:
I'm exhausted today. Same here, honestly.
over the moon
Extremely happy and delighted about something good that has happened.
Example:
She was over the moon when she got the job offer.
down in the dumps
Feeling sad and without energy for a period of time.
Example:
He's been down in the dumps since his team lost the final.
on cloud nine
Feeling extremely happy and pleased, almost too excited to think about anything else.
Example:
They've been on cloud nine since the wedding.
feeling blue
A little sad or low in mood, without a clear reason.
Example:
I've been feeling blue all week for no particular reason.
