28 English Phrases Native Speakers Actually Use | Learn English with Movie Clips

Off the record. Off the record, Cubby. Off the record. This means, not officially or publicly. Like, don't share this information. Example, just off the record, I don't think the deal will happen. Off the record. Off the record, Cubby. You kill me. You kill me, girl. You kill me. This means, you make me laugh a lot. Like, you're really funny. Example, the way you tell stories kills me every time. You kill me. You kill me, girl. You kill me. Take it easy, take it easy. Take it easy. This means relax and don't worry. Like, calm down and take care. Example, you've been working all day, so take it easy tonight. Take it easy. Take it easy. Take it easy. Take it easy. Take it easy. Take it easy. Let's do the math. Do the math. Do the math. Do the math. How do you do the math? You do the math. Do the math. This means, think about the facts and calculate the result. Like, look at the facts for yourself. Example, we're spending more than we're earning, so do the math. Let's do the math. Do the math. Do the math. Do the math. How do you do the math? You do the math. For what it's worth. For what it's worth. For what it's worth. For what it's worth, I'm sorry. For what it's worth. I give the math for what it's worth. For what it's worth. This means, although it may not be very important. Like, this is just my opinion, but it might help. Example, for what it's worth, I think you made the right decision. For what it's worth. For what it's worth. For what it's worth. For what it's worth, I'm sorry. For what it's worth. I give the math for what it's worth. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. In a heartbeat. This means, immediately or without hesitation. Like, I'd do it right away. Example, I'd go back there in a heartbeat. It goes without saying. This means, something is obvious and doesn't need to be explained. Like, everyone already knows it. Example, it goes without saying that we need to be careful. Goes without saying. It goes without saying. So, it goes without saying that. Goes without saying. Just my luck. That's just my luck. Just my luck. This means, something unlucky happened to me. Like, of course this would happen to me. Example, the one day I forget my umbrella, it rains. Just my luck. That's just my luck. Safe and sound. This means, safe and unharmed. Like, okay and without any danger or injury. Example, Don't worry, we made it home safe and sound. Watch your back. This means, be careful because someone may try to hurt or trick you. Like, stay alert and protect yourself. Example, He's angry with you, so watch your back. Don't hold your breath. This means, don't expect something to happen soon. Like, it probably won't happen. Example, He's promised that before, so don't hold your breath. Easier said than done. This means, something is harder to do than to talk about. Like, it's easy to say but difficult to do. Example, Getting over someone is easier said than done. Hang tight. This means, wait patiently. Like, stay where you are and wait. Example, Hang tight while I check the details. Keep a low profile. Maybe he wanted to keep a low profile. Keep a low profile. This means, avoid attracting attention. Like, stay quiet and don't draw attention to yourself. Example, After the scandal, he decided to keep a low profile. On second thought. On second thought, we should really call. On second thought. This means, after thinking again, I changed my mind. Like, I thought about it again and changed my decision. Example, On second thought, maybe we should stay home. On second thought. On second thought, we should really call. Out of the woods. This means, out of danger or difficulty. Like, the worst part is over. Example, She's getting better, but she's not out of the woods yet. Speak of the devil. This means, the person we were just talking about has appeared. Like, we were just talking about you. Example, Speak of the devil, we were just talking about you. I take it for granted. I can't take it for granted, right? Take it for granted. This means, fail to appreciate something because you expect it to always be there. Like, don't stop appreciating what you have. Example, You shouldn't take your family for granted. I take it for granted. I hope I didn't take it for granted. I can't take it for granted, right? Up to no good. This means, doing something wrong or suspicious. Like, doing something you shouldn't be doing. Example, Those kids are up to no good again. Off the top of my head. This means, without thinking or checking carefully. Like, the first answer I can think of. Example, Off the top of my head, I'd say it costs about a hundred dollars. I guess it's time to bite the bullet. We gotta just bite the bullet on this thing. Bite the bullet. This means, face something difficult or unpleasant. Like, do something difficult because you have to. Example, I hate going to the dentist, but I'll bite the bullet and make an appointment. You gotta just bite the bullet on this thing. To make a long story short. Make a, make a long story short. To make a long story short, To make a long story short Make a long story short. This means, give only the main points. Like, skip the unnecessary details. Example, To make a long story short, we missed the train and had to walk home. To make a long story short. Make a long story short. Sooner or later. This means at some time in the future. Like eventually it will happen. Example, sooner or later, you'll have to make a decision. Sooner or later. That's hard to pass up. Hard to pass up. Be hard to pass up. It's hard to pass up. Hard to pass up. This means difficult to refuse or ignore. Like it's such a good opportunity that you don't want to miss it. Example, a free trip to Paris is hard to pass up. That's hard to pass up. Hard to pass up. Be hard to pass up. It's hard to pass up. Leave it to me. This means let me handle it. Like I'll take care of it. Example, you focus on the guests and leave it to me. Leave it to me. Now or never. Like it's now or never, you know. Now. Or never. It's now or never. Well, it's now or never. Now or never. This means, this is the last chance to do something. Like, if you don't do it now, you may never get another chance. Example, this is our chance to escape now or never. Now or never. Like it's now or never, you know. Now. Or never. It's now or never. Well, it's now or never. Oh, I read between the lines. You should have read between the lines. Read between the lines. Read between the lines, Theo. Read between the lines. This means, understand the hidden meaning. Like, look for what someone really means. Example, if you read between the lines, you'll see that she's not happy. Oh, I read between the lines. You should have read between the lines. Read between the lines. Read between the lines, Theo. Read between the lines. Crossed your mind? It ever crossed your mind? I'll bet that never crossed your mind. It crossed your mind? Certainly it's crossed your mind. Cross your mind. This means, come into your thoughts. Like, think of something, even for a moment. Example, did it ever cross your mind that he might be telling the truth? Crossed your mind? It ever crossed your mind? I'll bet that never crossed your mind. It crossed your mind? Certainly it's crossed your mind.