Casual Conversation Phrases

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate a sudden or unexpected event

preposition shows the relationship between 'all' and 'sudden', indicating that the sudden event involves everything mentioned

• All of a sudden, the stock market crashed, causing panic among investors.
• I was just sitting there minding my own business when all of a sudden, she showed up out of nowhere.
• I was chilling at the park when all of a sudden, my ex walked by with their new boo.
• The peaceful atmosphere was shattered when, all of a sudden, a loud explosion echoed through the valley.

noun a game resembling hockey and believed to be its prototype

verb to pass from one to another or back and forth; give and take; trade; exchange

• The two politicians were bandying words during the debate.
• We were bandying around ideas for the school fundraiser.
• Let's bandy some jokes back and forth.
• The rumors about the CEO's resignation were being bandied about in the office.

noun a large amount or quantity

adverb to a great degree; very much

pronoun many or much

• Il y a beaucoup de travail à faire avant la réunion.
• Il y a beaucoup de monde à la fête ce soir.
• J'ai beaucoup kiffé le concert hier soir.
• Elle a beaucoup de courage pour affronter cette situation.

noun casual or informal conversation

verb to engage in casual or informal conversation

• During the meeting, there was a lot of unnecessary chitchat that prolonged the discussion.
• Let's skip the chitchat and get straight to the point.
• I'm not in the mood for chitchat right now, I just want to relax.
• The chitchat of the leaves in the wind was a soothing sound as I sat in the park.

verb to move or travel toward a place

preposition used to urge someone to do something or to express disbelief or impatience

• Please come on time for the meeting.
• Come on, let's go grab some food.
• Come on, don't be such a buzzkill.
• Come on, don't rain on my parade.

noun a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait

verb to leave or exit quickly or abruptly, especially in order to avoid something

• I had to duck out of the meeting early to catch my flight.
• I'm going to duck out of this boring party soon.
• Let's duck out of here before anyone notices.
• She tried to duck out of taking responsibility for her mistake.

adjective describing something that is extremely funny and causes great amusement

• The comedian delivered a hilarious performance that had the entire audience in stitches.
• I can't stop laughing, that movie was so hilarious!
• That TikTok video was absolutely hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing.
• The way she imitated her boss was hilarious, it was like watching a master impressionist at work.

noun nonsense or foolish talk

interjection used to express disbelief or exasperation

• The claims made by the company turned out to be nothing but hooey.
• I can't believe you fell for that hooey they were spouting.
• Don't listen to him, he's just full of hooey.
• His promises were just a bunch of hooey, leading to disappointment.

adverb Incidentally is an adverb that is used to introduce a point that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion.

• Incidentally, the meeting has been rescheduled to next Wednesday.
• Oh, and incidentally, I heard that Sarah got a promotion at work.
• By the way, incidentally, did you hear about the party this weekend?
• His comment was like a slap in the face, incidentally reminding me of my past mistakes.

noun a sudden quick movement

verb to leap or spring suddenly

preposition indicating inclusion or involvement

• Please feel free to jump in with any questions during the presentation.
• Hey, don't be shy, just jump in and join the conversation!
• Come on, dude, just jump in and let's get this party started!
• Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and jump in without overthinking it.

noun a gesture involving the raising of one's shoulders, often expressing uncertainty or indifference

• She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the company's financial performance.
• I don't know where to eat tonight, so I'll just shrug and let someone else decide.
• When he was caught cheating on the test, he just shrugged it off like it was no big deal.
• The politician's response to the scandal was to shrug and act like it was business as usual.

noun an unspecified or indefinite time

adverb at some unspecified or indefinite time

• I will schedule a meeting with you sometime next week to discuss the project.
• Let's grab lunch sometime this week and catch up.
• We should chill sometime and just hang out.
• Sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to get lost in the moment.

interjection used informally in Australian and New Zealand English to express agreement or acknowledgment, often with a hint of disagreement or reservation

• When considering the risks involved, the decision to proceed with the project is a definite yeah-nah for me.
• Do you want to go out tonight? Yeah-nah, I'm feeling pretty tired.
• I asked him if he liked the new song, and he was like 'yeah-nah, it's not really my vibe.'
• Her excuse for being late was a yeah-nah kind of situation - it didn't quite add up.

interjection used to express a range of emotions including surprise, pain, or joy

• Oh dear, it seems we have encountered a problem with the system.
• Oh no, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining!
• Oh snap, did you see that crazy stunt he just pulled off?
• Oh, the possibilities are endless when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• She exercises on the reg to maintain her physical fitness.
• I hit up that coffee shop on the reg for my morning caffeine fix.
• We party on the reg with our close friends.
• He practices gratitude on the reg to keep a positive mindset.

noun WYD is an abbreviation for 'What are you doing?' and can be used as a noun to refer to the action or activity someone is currently engaged in.

• What are you doing this evening?
• Wyd tonight?
• Wyd this weekend?
• Wyd with your life?

pronoun a pronoun is a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

• The doctor prescribed em medication for the flu.
• I told em to meet me at the cafe for lunch.
• I can't believe em actually did that!
• His words cut through me like a knife, leaving em feeling hurt and betrayed.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• I do not have a Scooby about the company's financial projections.
• I don't have a Scooby where we're supposed to meet for lunch.
• I ain't got a Scooby what she's talking about.
• He does not have a Scooby about how to fix the problem.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a sudden feeling or emotion

• The detective was able to solve the case using his keen observation skills. No shit Sherlock!
• I told my friend that the sky is blue and he responded with 'no shit Sherlock!'
• When I mentioned that it was raining outside, my brother sarcastically said 'no shit Sherlock!'
• After pointing out the obvious mistake, my coworker replied with 'no shit Sherlock!'

noun abbreviation for 'I don't care'

• I do not care about the minor details, or IDC for short.
• IDC what movie we watch tonight, as long as we're together.
• IDC if he likes me or not, I'm just going to do my own thing.
• She may act like she doesn't care, but deep down she's screaming IDC.

noun A brief or casual encounter or contact with someone or something

adjective Describing something that is done quickly or briefly

• The brush-by of the two cars resulted in a minor dent on the side.
• I had a close brush-by with a celebrity at the mall yesterday.
• I narrowly avoided a brush-by with my ex at the party last night.
• The brush-by of the passing train left me feeling a sense of fleeting connection.