Thanks so much.

Thank you very much!

This is a simple sentence you can use to thank someone.

To add detail, say:

Thanks so much + for + [noun] / [-ing verb].

For example:

• Thanks so much for the birthday present.

• Thanks so much for driving me home.

• Thanks so much for dropping me off.

• Thanks so much for your question!

• Thank you for your question!

• Thanks so much for your question!

• Thanks so much for meeting me!

• Thanks so much for meeting me on such short notice.

• Thanks so much for sharing your opinion!

• Thanks so much for your patience!

• Thanks a lot!

• Thanks so much for an amazing dinner!

• Thank you so much for your input!

• Thanks so much for [your|the] updates!

• Thanks a lot for your help!

• Thanks so much for your support!

• Thanks so much for your help!

• Thanks so much for dinner! It was delicious!

• Thanks so much for waiting.

• Thank you for the link!

• Thank you for your advice!

• Thank you for the class.

• Thanks so much for your present!

A:Have you added that capacitor in parallel with the resistor?

B: No, I haven't! We don't have them in stock.

A: Oh, thanks so much for letting me know. I'll place an order today.

I really appreciate…

You can also use this phrase to thank someone. For example, you might say:

I really appreciate your help.

Or you can combine #1 and #2:

• Thanks so much for cooking dinner. I really appreciate it.

• Thanks so much. I really appreciate you cooking dinner.

• Thanks so much for supporting me! I really appreciate it.

• I really appreciate the time you spent with me. Thank you!

• I really appreciate my managers because they respect my time.

• I really appreciate my neighbor, Elena, who helps me with my dog.

• Thanks for the company. I really appreciate having lunch with you.

• Thank you for the present. I really appreciate you thinking about me.

• Thank you for the lesson. I really appreciate it.

• Thank you for your [work|help]. I really appreciate it.

• Thanks so much for asking! I appreciate it.

• I really appreciate your [help|support].

• I really appreciate your time. Thank you!

• I really appreciate you helping me with this problem.

• I really appreciate your patience. I know this is a difficult time.

• I really appreciate your help.

Excuse me.

When you need to get through but there’s someone blocking your way, say “Excuse me.”

You can also say this phrase to politely get someone’s attention. For example:

Excuse me [miss|sir], you dropped your [scarf , gloves, hat, keys,phone, wallet].

Excuse me, do you know what time it is?

Excuse me, what time is it?

Please excuse me for being late.

Excuse me, could you please [show, tell] me how this works?

Excuse me, how do I get to the supermarket?

Excuse me, which way is the supermarket?

Excuse me, how do you translate this word into French?

Excuse me, can you lend me some money until tomorrow? [context: at the office]

Excuse me, could you please point me in the direction of the [library|post office|subway| observatory | hospital | metro | gas station]?

Excuse me, could you help me please?

Excuse me, could you repeat that please?

Excuse me, you are speaking very loudly. Could you please speak a little quieter?

Excuse me, could you help me understand this document? What do I need to do?

Excuse me, which field should I fill in?

Excuse me, which direction is the metro?

Excuse me, I didn't mean to disturb you.

Excuse me, could you help find a book?

Excuse me. Can I ask you a question?

I’m sorry.

Use this phrase to apologize, whether for something big or small. Use “for” to give more detail. For example:

I’m sorry for being so late.

I’m sorry I'm late.

I’m sorry for the mess. I wasn’t expecting anyone today. [context: an unexpected visitor at your home]

I'm sorry. I can't help you.

I'm sorry. I can't meet with you today.

I'm sorry. I can't talk right now. Can you call back in an hour?

I'm sorry for finishing my work a bit late.

I'm sorry. I didn't meet the deadline.

I'm sorry. I think I broke something.

I'm sorry. How can I make it up to you?

I'm sorry that I made you wait for me.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry for interrupting you. I have a question.

I'm sorry. I've made a mistake. You are not my son!

I'm sorry. I don't understand you. Can you please speak English?

I'm sorry. I don't have enough time today to help you.

I'm sorry. I didn't finish the report.

I'm sorry. I don't find this [topic|movie] interesting.

I'm sorry. That was my mistake.

I'm sorry for the problems I have caused you.

You can use “really” to show you’re very sorry for something:

I’m really sorry I didn’t invite you to the party.

What do you think?

When you want to hear someone’s opinion on a topic, use this question.

I’m not sure if we should paint the room yellow or blue. What do you think?

What do you think about my new [coat,jacket, dress, shoes, shirt, car, place]?

I’m not sure about our strategy. What do you think? Should we rethink our plan?

I'm not sure about our measurement methodology. What you think about it?

What do you think about the recent protests?

What do you think about our classes? Should we meet more often? What do you think?

What do you think about the new test procedure?

What do you think about this paint color?

I've composed this new piece of music. What do you think of it?

It's really icy on the roads right now. What do you think we should do?

I've heard that the government will do X. What do you think?

I'd like to postpone the meeting. What do you think?

What do you think about this [sofa| stereo| car]? Should we buy it?

What do you think about these [shoes| slippers| plates]? Should we buy them?

What do you think about the weather?!

I don't think this is the best approach. What do you think?

Which is better? X or Y? What do you think?

I bought a new sweater. What do you think?

How does that sound?

If you suggest an idea or plan, use this phrase to find out what others think.

We could have dinner at 6, and then go to a movie. How does that sound?

We could go skiing this winter. How does that sound?

I propose that we use a new technique for measuring X. How does that sound?

I'm pitching a new start up idea. It solves the problem of X. How does that sound?

I'm thinking we could have a Christmas Party with our friends. How does that sound?

We could create a new task for this ticket. How does that sound?

We could go to the mountains this winter. How does that sound?

We could hire another [programmer, recruiter, designer] to help us. How does that sound?

Let’s hire a band to play music, and Brad can photograph the event. How does that sound?

We could order [Italian, Chinese, Thai, pizza] for dinner. How does that sound?

We could take dance classes twice a week. How does that sound?

Let's order a pizza from Z-Pizza. How does that sound?

I'd like us to visit my parents this weekend. How does that sound?

I'm going to cook fish tonight for dinner. How does that sound?

That sounds great.

If you like an idea, you can respond to #6 with this phrase. “Great” can be replaced with any synonym, such as “awesome,” “perfect,” “excellent” or “fantastic" or 'fabulous' or 'marvelous'.

A: My mom is baking cookies this afternoon. We could go to my house and eat some. How does that sound?

B: That sounds fantastic!

A: I'm ordering pizza for dinner.

B: That sounds great!

A:Honey, I'm going to take the [dog, kids] to the park.

B:That sounds great!

A:I would like you to work with this new X. How does that sound? [context:work]

B:That sounds awesome!

A:I would like to take you to the cinema. How does that sound?

B:That sounds great!

A:I would like to [buy,run] an ad on XYZ.site. How does that sound?

B: That sounds great. But, I want to know how much it will cost first!

A: I would like you to join me for a [romantic,candle light] dinner!

B: That sounds awful! You are not my TYPE!

A: I'm planning to paint fence brown. How does that sound?

B: That sounds awful! I want the fence to be pink!

A:I would like to hire someone to clean our flat? How does that sound?

B: That sounds expensive! We should do it ourselves!

A:I suggest we go to the park this weekend. How does that sound?

B:That sounds wonderful!

A: I'm planning to go to the escape room. Would you like to join me? How does that sound?

B: That sounds awesome!

A: After work we could go out for dinner. How does that sound?

B: That sounds good!

A: We can watch a movie this evening. How does that sound?

B: That sounds fantastic! I want to see that new horror movie!

A: What do you think?

B: That sounds fabulous!

A: Everything is running smoothly! All systems are nominal.

B:That sounds fantastic!

(Oh) never mind.

Let’s say someone doesn’t understand an idea you’re trying to explain. If you’ve explained it over and over and want to stop, just say “oh, never mind.” You can now talk about something else!

You can also use “never mind” to mean “it doesn’t matter” or “just forget it.” In these situations, say it with a smile and positive tone, though. Otherwise, when you say this phrase slowly with a falling low tone, it can mean you’re bothered or upset.

A: Are you going to the grocery store today?

B: No, I’m not. But why—do you need something?

A: Oh, never mind. It’s okay, I’ll go tomorrow.

A: Are you going to clean the apartment today?

B: No, I'm busy with work!

A: Oh, never mind. I'll do it myself.

A:Can you pick up my order from the restaurant?

B: No, I won't be anywhere near there today.

A: Oh, never mind. I'll do it myself.

A: Will you be home tomorrow? I have a plumber coming to the apartment.

B: No, I'm sorry. I'll be out all day.

A:Oh, never mind. I'll ask my mother for help.

A:Will you be in the office tomorrow? The new guy is coming in tomorrow to pick his badge.

B: Yes, but I'll be in meetings all day long.

A: Oh never mind, I'll ask Elena.

A:Can you pick up my delivery during your lunch break?

B:I'm sorry. I'm going to work through lunch today.

A: Oh, never mind. I'll pick it up myself.

A: Have you fixed that bug that we discussed earlier?

B: No, I'm sorry. I haven't had time.

A: Oh, never mind. I'll do it tomorrow.

A: Can you help me paint the apartment.

B: No, I'm allergic to the paint fumes.

A: Oh never mind. I'll do it myself.

A:Are you going with me to the mountains as we discussed?

B: No, I'm sorry. I have other plans.

A: Oh never mind. I'll go by myself.

A:Have you added that capacitor in parallel with the resistor?

B: No, I haven't! We don't have them in stock.

A: Oh, never mind. The capacitor is not that important.

A: Are you going to the office today?

B:No. I'm working from home today? Why?

A: Because, I needed to check on something at the office. Oh, never mind, I'll go myself.

Not knowing what to say:

• I don't know how to say it.

• I don't the [word, phrase] in English.

• I don't know what is the best way to say it.

• How do I say it?

• How can I say it?

• I don't know this word. Can you help me understand it.

• I'm trying to understand the word in context.