Friends and nights out in London: 358 British English phrases

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Small talk

80 words and phrases · 01/04

how's it going?to anyone · everydaya friendly question about how someone is and what is newHey, how's it going? Settled into the new place yet?in 34 videos
how's things?to friends · casuala casual question about someone's news and general moodHow's things? Still enjoying the new job?in 6 videos
how have you been?to anyone · everydayasks about someone's life since you last saw themOh wow, hi! How have you been keeping? It must be a year.in 6 videos
you good?to friends · slanga quick, casual check that someone is fine, also used as a helloYou good? You've gone a bit quiet.in 11 videos
not badto anyone · everydayfine; things are going okayNot bad, thanks. Bit tired, but it's nearly Friday.
can't complainto anyone · everydaythings are fine and there is nothing to be unhappy aboutCan't complain, really. Work's quiet and the sun's out.in 4 videos

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same oldto anyone · casualnothing new; life is the way it always isWork? Same old, really. Too many meetings.
good, thanksto anyone · everydaya short polite reply saying you are wellGood, thanks! Just back from my sister's. You?in 20 videos
how about you?to anyone · everydayasks the other person the same question backYeah, all fine here. How about you, how's the new flat?in 44 videos
and yourselfto anyone · politea polite way to send the same question back to someoneNot too bad, thanks. And yourself, how's the new job?in 2 videos
keeping busyto anyone · everydaysaying you have plenty to do and life feels fullOh, keeping busy. Work's full on at the moment.
are they keeping you busy?to staff · everydaya friendly question to staff or colleagues about how much work they have todayMorning! Are they keeping you busy? It's packed in here.
getting thereto anyone · everydaymaking progress, but not finished or fully okay yetThe new job? Getting there. I still can't find the loo.in 39 videos
could be worseto anyone · everydaythings are not great, but they are not too bad eitherCould be worse. At least the trains are running today.
survivingto friends · casualcoping, but only just; a half-joking replyHow's your week? Surviving! Two more days till Friday.
living the dreamto friends · casuala joking reply meaning life is dull or hard right nowOh, living the dream. Fourth spreadsheet of the day.
not greatto friends · everydaythings are going a bit badly right nowNot great, to be honest. The boiler's broken again.in 97 videos
one of those daysto anyone · everydaya day when lots of small things go wrongLocked myself out and the bus never came. One of those days.in 8 videos
don't askto anyone · casualit went badly and I would rather not talk about itHow was the dentist? Oh, don't ask!in 33 videos
strugglingto friends · casualfinding today hard, often because you are tiredHonestly? Struggling a bit. I need another coffee.in 168 videos
how was your weekend?to colleagues · everydaythe usual Monday question about what someone did on their days offMorning! How was your weekend? Do anything nice?in 1 video
what have you been up to?to friends · everydayasks what someone has been doing latelySo what have you been up to since Christmas?
not muchto anyone · casualnothing special has happenedNot much, really. Just tidied the flat and saw my sister.
a quiet oneto friends · casuala calm night or weekend with little going onAny plans tonight? Nah, just a quiet one.
potter aboutto friends · casualdo small, easy jobs at home in a slow, relaxed wayI just pottered about, did some washing, nothing exciting.
life adminto friends · everydaydull personal jobs like paying bills, answering emails and filling in formsSpent all Sunday on life admin: bills, emails, booking the dentist.
a lie-into friends · everydaya morning when you stay in bed later than usualI finally had a lie-in on Sunday. Didn't get up till eleven.
where's the week gone?to anyone · everydaysaid when time seems to pass very fastThursday already? Where's the week gone?
roll on Fridayto colleagues · casualsaid when you want the end of the working week to come soonIt's only Tuesday? Roll on Friday.
how was your day?to friends · everydayasks how things went, or are going, for someone todayHey, how was your day? You look shattered.in 5 videos
how's your week been?to colleagues · everydayasks how the last few days have gone for someoneHow's your week been? Mine's dragged.
how are you getting on?to anyone · everydayasks how something new or hard is going, or went, for someoneHow are you getting on with the new flat?
long time no seeto friends · casuala hello to someone you have not seen in months or yearsLong time no see! How long's it been, a year?in 3 videos
it's been agesto friends · casuala lot of time has passed since we last metOh wow, it's been ages! How are you?in 20 videos
good to see youto anyone · everydaya warm hello to someone you know and are happy to meet againAh, good to see you! Come in, I'll put the kettle on.in 48 videos
we should catch upto friends · everydaywe should meet soon and share our newsWe should catch up properly. Are you free next week?
fair enoughto friends · casualthat is reasonable; I accept thatYou're staying in tonight? Fair enough, I'm knackered too.in 25 videos
nice oneto friends · casualwell done, or great, said about good newsYou got the job? Nice one!in 19 videos
same hereto friends · casualme too; I feel or did that as wellKnackered? Same here. Barely slept.in 7 videos
you know how it isto anyone · everydayyou understand without me explaining, because it happens to everyoneBusy? Yeah, you know how it is. Always something.in 10 videos
I'll let you get onto anyone · politea polite way to end a chat so someone can go back to workAnyway, I'll let you get on. See you at lunch.in 3 videos
have a good oneto anyone · everydaya friendly goodbye wishing someone a nice timeCheers, have a good one! See you Monday.in 69 videos
hiyato friends · casuala friendly, casual helloHiya! Come in, the kettle's on.in 4 videos
how's life?to friends · casuala casual question about how someone has been latelyHow's life treating you since you moved to Peckham?in 4 videos
what are you up to?to friends · casualasks what someone is doing now or will do soonWhat are you up to later? Fancy a drink?
at the weekendto anyone · everydayon Saturday or Sunday, or bothI mostly saw my sister at the weekend.in 6 videos
plodding alongto anyone · casuallife is going on slowly and a bit dullyOh, just plodding along. Nothing exciting.
ticking alongto colleagues · casualgoing steadily, with no big problemsWork's ticking along. Nothing to report.
it's been a long weekto colleagues · everydaythese last few days have felt tiringThank God it's Friday, it's been a long week.
tell me about itto friends · casualI know exactly what you mean, because it happens to me tooTell me about it, the Central line was rammed again.in 3 videos
a heavy oneto friends · casuala night with a lot of drinkingBit of a heavy one on Saturday, so Sunday was a write-off.
that's a shameto anyone · everydayI am sorry to hear that, said after sad or disappointing newsOh, that's a shame. Will they move it to another day?in 17 videos
that's rubbishto friends · casualbad luck, said when someone tells you their bad newsYour flight got cancelled? That's rubbish.
buzzingto friends · casualvery excited and happyI'm buzzing, we finally booked Lisbon.in 35 videos
mateto anyone · casuala friendly word to call someone, even a strangerCheers, mate, see you Monday.in 117 videos
loveto customers · casuala warm word to call someone, often used by shop staff or older peopleAlright, love? What can I get you?
I'd better be offto anyone · everydaysaid when you need to leave nowRight, I'd better be off, I've got a train to catch.in 3 videos
all goodto friends · casualfine, nothing is wrongYou alright? Yeah, all good, you?in 68 videos
where are you off to?to anyone · everydaya question about where someone is goingOoh, you look smart, where are you off to?
going anywhere nice?to colleagues · everydaya friendly question about someone's holiday or tripYou're off next week, aren't you? Going anywhere nice?in 1 video
catch you laterto friends · casualan easy goodbye to someone you will see againI'm heading off, catch you later!in 3 videos
what do you do?to strangers · everydaya question about someone's jobSo what do you do? Are you in tech as well?in 93 videos
whereaboutsto strangers · everydayin which part or area exactlyOh, you're in south London? Whereabouts?in 5 videos
where are you based?to strangers · everydaya question about which area someone lives or works inWhere are you based? I'm up in Walthamstow.in 1 video
small worldto anyone · everydaysaid when you find a surprising link with someone, like a shared friendYou know Priya? Small world!
nice chatting to youto anyone · politea polite way to end a conversation you enjoyedAnyway, lovely chatting to you, see you at the party.in 1 video
back to realityto anyone · everydayreturning to normal work and life after a holiday or weekendTwo weeks in Spain and now it's back to reality.
where are you from originally?to strangers · everydayasks which country or town someone grew up inI love your accent, where are you from originally?in 18 videos
how long have you been in London?to strangers · everydayasks when someone moved to the citySo how long have you been in London?in 2 videos
do you live round here?to strangers · everydayasks if someone's home is in this areaDo you live round here, or are you just visiting?
take careto anyone · everydaygoodbye; look after yourselfRight, I'm off. Take care!in 181 videos
say hi toto friends · everydaypass on my hello to someoneSay hi to your mum for me.
who do you support?to strangers · casualasks which football team someone followsWho do you support? Not Spurs, I hope.
any holidays booked?to colleagues · everydayhave you planned and paid for a trip away yetGot any holidays booked this year?
heyto friends · casuala casual helloHey! You made it. Grab a seat.in 971 videos
hanging in thereto friends · casualcoping, even though things are hardHow's the new baby? Oh, we're hanging in there.in 3 videos
what's up?to friends · casuala casual hello asking what is newHey, what's up? Haven't seen you all week.in 120 videos
happy Fridayto colleagues · everydaya cheerful greeting because the working week is almost overMorning, happy Friday! Any plans for the weekend?in 3 videos
not my cup of teato anyone · everydaynot something I like or enjoyMusicals are not really my cup of tea, but she loved it.
poor thingto friends · casualsaid to show you feel sorry for someoneShe was stuck on the Tube for an hour this morning. - Aw, poor thing.in 4 videos

Friends and catching up

113 words and phrases · 02/04

best mateto friends · casualyour closest friendMy best mate's flying in from Madrid this weekend, so I've booked Friday off.in 1 video
my other halfto anyone · everydayyour husband, wife or partnerMy other half's cooking tonight, so I'll be home by seven.in 1 video
rubbish atto friends · casualbad at doing somethingSorry, I'm rubbish at texting back, it's nothing personal.
fancy a drink?to colleagues · casualwould you like to come to the pub with meFancy a drink after work? The place by the station does a decent pint.
hang outto friends · casualspend free time with friends, doing nothing specialWe just hung out at Sophie's and ordered pizza.in 217 videos
come roundto friends · casualvisit someone at their homeCome round on Saturday, I'm doing a roast.in 4 videos

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at mineto friends · casualat my home (yours, hers and ours work the same way)Drinks at mine at eight, then we'll head into Shoreditch.
i'm easyto friends · casualany choice is fine with meCurry or burgers? I'm easy, you choose.
up for itto friends · casualwilling and keen to join inWe're doing karaoke in Soho on Friday, you up for it?in 42 videos
bailto friends · casualdrop out of plans, often at the last minuteI'm going to bail tonight, I've got an early start.in 22 videos
blow someone outto friends · casualcancel plans with someone at short noticeHe blew me out an hour before dinner, again.
bump intoto anyone · everydaymeet someone by chanceI bumped into my old flatmate at Clapham Junction.in 34 videos
do anything niceto colleagues · everydaya friendly question about someone's weekend or free timeMorning! Did you do anything nice at the weekend?
the group chatto friends · everydayone message thread where a few friends all talk togetherI'll put the restaurant in the group chat.in 7 videos
voice noteto friends · everydaya short spoken message you record and send on your phoneJust send me a voice note, it's quicker than typing.in 1 video
the gossto friends · casualthe latest news about other people's private livesPour the wine and give me all the goss.
you'll never guessto friends · casualsaid before telling someone surprising newsYou'll never guess who's just walked into the pub.in 4 videos
apparentlyto anyone · everydayso I've heard, but I'm not sure it's trueApparently they're closing the café on the corner.in 261 videos
spill the teato friends · slangtell the latest juicy news or secrets about peopleYou saw them together? Come on, spill the tea!
fall outto friends · everydayargue and stop being friends for a whileMe and Jade fell out over something stupid, but we're fine now.
seeing someoneto friends · casualdating a person, usually not yet in a serious relationshipIs she seeing anyone, or is she still single?in 7 videos
kick offto anyone · casualsuddenly get angry and start shouting or fightingThe bouncer said no and her mate just kicked off.in 59 videos
what are you liketo friends · casualsaid fondly, with a laugh, when someone does something sillyYou've brought the wrong keys again? What are you like!
you're having a laughto friends · casualyou can't be seriousTwelve quid for a cocktail? You're having a laugh.
a good laughto friends · casualgreat fun, said about a time or a personCome to Tom's leaving do, it'll be a good laugh.in 7 videos
in stitchesto anyone · everydaylaughing so much you can't stopHer best man speech had the whole room in stitches.
banterto colleagues · casualfriendly teasing and jokes between friendsThe banter at work is half the reason I stay.in 8 videos
take the mickto friends · casualmake fun of someone, usually in a friendly wayStop taking the mick out of my accent!
take the pissto friends · rudemake fun of someone, sometimes in an unkind wayEveryone took the piss when he turned up to the wedding in trainers.
wind someone upto friends · casualtease someone by saying something untrue to get a reactionRelax, I'm winding you up, the gig's still on.
only jokingto friends · casualsaid to show you did not mean it seriouslyYour hair looks like a mop. Only joking, it's lovely!in 5 videos
muppetto friends · rudea silly person, said in a friendly wayYou've left your card in the machine again, you muppet.
have a go at someoneto friends · casualspeak angrily to someone about something they didShe had a go at me for being late, but the trains were down.
talk rubbishto friends · casualsay silly things or things that are not trueIgnore him, he's talking rubbish again.in 1 video
fair playto friends · casualwell done, I respect thatYou cycled from Hackney to Richmond? Fair play.in 6 videos
to be fairto anyone · everydaysaid to add a kinder or more balanced pointTo be fair, she did warn us the place was tiny.in 65 videos
legendto friends · casuala great person, said as thanks or praiseYou got us on the guest list? You absolute legend.in 66 videos
make a moveto friends · everydayleave and start going homeRight, I'd better make a move, I've got work tomorrow.
get home safeto friends · casualsaid at goodbye: I hope your trip back goes wellNight, babe. Get home safe and text me when you're in.
give me a shoutto friends · casualcall or message meIf you're ever near Brixton, give me a shout.
a catch-upto friends · everydaya meeting or chat to share news after some time apartWe're long overdue a catch-up, are you free next week?
hello strangerto friends · casuala teasing hello to a friend you haven't seen for agesHello stranger! I haven't seen you since the summer.
bestieto friends · casualyour closest friend, said in a playful wayMe and my bestie are off to Lisbon in May.in 5 videos
the ladsto friends · casuala man's group of male friendsHe's watching the match at the pub with the lads.in 17 videos
the girlsto friends · casuala woman's group of female friendsI can't do Friday, it's dinner with the girls.
meet upto friends · everydaysee each other at a time and place you agreedLet's meet up outside the station at seven.in 67 videos
go for a drinkto colleagues · everydaymeet at a pub or bar for a drink and a chatWe should go for a drink after work on Thursday.in 2 videos
flaketo friends · rudea person who often cancels plans at the last minuteDon't count on Ben, he's a total flake.
for a laughto friends · casualjust for fun, not seriouslyWe entered the pub quiz just for a laugh and won.
mess aboutto friends · casualact silly and play around for funWe spent the afternoon messing about in the park with a frisbee.in 41 videos
have a digto friends · casualmake a small unkind comment about someone, often as a jokeAre you having a dig at my cooking?in 2 videos
can't take a joketo friends · casualgets upset when people tease themDon't tease Liam, he can't take a joke.in 1 video
gossipto friends · casualtalk about other people's private livesWe spent the whole lunch gossiping about the new manager.in 27 videos
between you and meto friends · casualthis is a secret, so don't tell anyoneBetween you and me, I don't think they'll last.in 5 videos
have a natterto friends · casualchat for a long time in a relaxed way about everyday thingsWe had a good natter over coffee and lost track of time.in 1 video
no wayto friends · casualsaid when you can hardly believe some newsNo way! You actually quit?in 339 videos
shut upto friends · rudesaid in happy surprise when news is hard to believeShut up, you're getting married? Congratulations!in 66 videos
you're jokingto friends · everydaysaid in shock, asking if some news is really trueYou're joking, they've split up? They were just on holiday together!
get onto anyone · everydayhave a friendly, easy relationship with someoneDo you get on with your new flatmates?in 191 videos
clickto friends · casuallike each other straight away and feel at easeWe met at a mate's barbecue and just clicked.
a rowto friends · everydaya loud, angry argumentThey had a massive row about whose turn it was to do the washing up.in 97 videos
make upto friends · everydaybecome friends again after an argumentThey had a big row on Friday, but they've made up now.
keep in touchto anyone · everydaycarry on calling or messaging someone you don't see oftenWe've kept in touch since uni, mostly through voice notes.in 11 videos
lose touchto anyone · everydayslowly stop being in contact with someoneWe lost touch after school, but she found me online last year.in 11 videos
donkey's yearsto friends · casuala very long timeWe've been mates for donkey's years, since primary school.
soundto friends · casualnice, decent and easy to be aroundYou'll like Dev, he's sound.
we should do this againto friends · everydaysaid when parting, to suggest meeting againThis was so nice, we should do this again soon.
let's not leave it so longto friends · everydaywe should meet again sooner next timeLovely to see you, let's not leave it so long next time!
fancy someoneto friends · casualfind someone attractive and like them romanticallyBe honest, do you fancy him? You've mentioned him ten times.
split upto friends · everydayend a romantic relationshipDid you hear Jess and Tom have split up? After six years!in 27 videos
go out withto friends · everydaybe in a romantic relationship with someoneHow long have you two been going out now?in 23 videos
slag someone offto friends · rudesay unkind things about a person, usually when they are not thereI wasn't slagging her off, I just said she's always late.
mug someone offto friends · slangtreat someone with no respect and make them look foolishHe invited everyone except me. I feel so mugged off.in 2 videos
daftto friends · casualsilly or foolish, in a gentle wayDon't be daft, you're not in the way. Stay as long as you like.
nosyto friends · casualtoo interested in other people's private livesSorry to be nosy, but are you two actually together now?in 2 videos
we go way backto friends · everydayhave been friends for a very long timeMe and Dan go way back, we sat next to each other at school.in 5 videos
send my loveto friends · everydayplease pass on warm wishes from me to another personHave a lovely time at your sister's, send her my love.
my exto friends · everydaya former boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wifeGuess who I bumped into at the pub? My ex, with his new girlfriend.in 40 videos
loved upto friends · casualacting very happy and close as a new coupleThey've been all loved up since they got back from Lisbon.
third wheelto friends · casualthe extra person with a couple, who feels left outIf it's just you and Sam, I'll be the third wheel all night.in 2 videos
hit it offto friends · everydaylike each other straight away when you first meetI introduced Jess to my flatmate and they really hit it off.in 5 videos
dump someoneto friends · casualtell a partner your relationship is overShe dumped him by text, can you believe it?in 3 videos
mates' ratesto friends · casuala lower price you give to friendsMy cousin's a plumber, he'll do it at mates' rates.
pop roundto friends · everydaymake a short, casual visit to someone's homeI'll pop round after work and drop your charger off.
the ickto friends · slanga sudden feeling of being put off by someone you liked romanticallyHe clapped when the plane landed and I instantly got the ick.
a situationshipto friends · casuala romantic relationship that is not official or clearly definedThey've been in a situationship for a year and neither of them will say what it is.
get togetherto friends · everydaybecome a coupleDid you hear Tom and Priya got together at the Christmas party?
a heart-to-heartto friends · everydaya long, honest talk about feelings or personal problemsWe had a heart-to-heart about her break-up over a bottle of wine.
keep schtumto friends · casualsay nothing and tell nobodyIt's a surprise party, so keep schtum, yeah?
crack upto friends · casuallaugh hard, or make someone laugh hardHer impression of our boss cracks me up every time.in 10 videos
drift apartto friends · everydayslowly stop being close over timeWe were really close at school, but we drifted apart after uni.
make friendsto anyone · everydaymeet new people and become close to themIt took me ages to make friends when I first moved to London.in 19 videos
an in-joketo friends · everydaya funny thing only a small group of people understandSorry, it's an in-joke from our holiday, you had to be there.in 2 videos
be there for someoneto friends · everydayhelp and support a person through hard timesWhatever happens with the job, I'm here for you, OK?in 5 videos
check in on someoneto friends · everydaycontact a person to see if they are OKJust checking in, how are you doing after last week?in 7 videos
get engagedto friends · everydayagree to marry your partnerDid you hear Priya got engaged? He proposed on Primrose Hill!in 14 videos
move in togetherto friends · everydaystart living in the same home as your partnerThey've only been seeing each other three months and they're already moving in together.in 13 videos
on the appsto friends · casualusing phone apps to find someone to dateI've been back on the apps since Christmas, but it's all small talk.in 1 video
set someone upto friends · everydayarrange for two single people to meet, hoping they will like each otherMy sister keeps trying to set me up with her colleague.
a mutual friendto anyone · everydaya person who knows both you and someone elseWe met at a house party through a mutual friend.in 21 videos
the dramato friends · casualarguments and fuss between peopleThere's been so much drama in the group chat since the wedding.in 27 videos
babeto friends · casuala warm name for a partner or close friendThanks babe, see you Saturday!in 28 videos
hunto friends · casuala warm name for a friend, short for honeyAw, hope you feel better soon, hun.in 10 videos
red flagto friends · casuala warning sign about a personHe was rude to the waiter on the first date, massive red flag.in 29 videos
have someone onto friends · casualtrick someone for fun by saying something untrueYou've been promoted twice in a year? You're having me on.
buddyto anyone · casuala friend you do one activity with, like going to the gym or studyingMy gym buddy keeps dragging me to six o'clock classes.in 225 videos
get on like a house on fireto friends · casualbecome close very quickly and enjoy each other's companyI was worried about Mum meeting Sam, but they got on like a house on fire.
you guysto anyone · casualeveryone in the group you are talking to, men or womenAre you guys coming to the pub after?in 791 videos
flexto friends · slangshow off what you haveHe keeps flexing his new watch in the group chat.in 55 videos
smash itto friends · casualdo something really well, like an exam, a talk or a matchI think I smashed it, honestly.in 50 videos
get back togetherto friends · everydaybecome a couple again after ending thingsWait, are Sam and Jess back together? Since when?in 38 videos
the missusto friends · casuala man's wife or long-term girlfriendCan't do Saturday, mate, the missus has booked us dinner.
cheat onto friends · everydaybe secretly romantic with someone other than your boyfriend or girlfriendTurns out he'd been cheating on her for months.in 18 videos

Making plans

89 words and phrases · 03/04

are you free?to friends · everydayasking if someone has time, with no other plans thenAre you free on Sunday afternoon? I want a walk round Victoria Park.
do you fancyto friends · everydaywould you like to do or have somethingDo you fancy grabbing a curry on Brick Lane after work?in 2 videos
shall weto anyone · politea polite way to suggest doing something togetherShall we meet at the station and walk over together?in 41 videos
play it by earto friends · everydaydecide later as things happen, without a fixed planNot sure what time I'll finish, so let's play it by ear.in 1 video
pencil it into friends · everydayagree a date for now that may still changeI can't promise yet, but pencil me in for Thursday.
i'll let you knowto friends · everydaywill give an answer later, once sureWe're still waiting on the rota, we'll let you know by Friday.in 23 videos

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are you around?to friends · casualnearby and free to meet at that timeAre you around next weekend? My cousin's visiting and wants to meet you.
i've got something onto friends · everydayalready have plans at that timeI've got something on Saturday night, but I'm free for brunch on Sunday.
i've got loads onto friends · casualvery busy with many things to doSorry I've been quiet, I've got loads on at work this month.
fit you into friends · everydaymake time to see someone even though you are busyMy week's packed, but I can fit you in for a coffee on Wednesday.in 2 videos
round mineto friends · casualat or to my home (also yours, hers, ours)Don't bother with the pub, just come round mine and we'll order food.
a quick oneto friends · casuala single drink at the pub, then homeI'll come for a quick one, but I'm off by nine.in 1 video
a night outto friends · everydayan evening at bars, clubs or eventsIt's Jess's thirtieth, so we're planning a big night out in Shoreditch.in 16 videos
come alongto friends · everydayjoin an activity others have plannedWe're doing a pub quiz on Tuesday, come along if you're free.in 52 videos
what's the plan?to friends · everydayasking what has been decided, like where and whenSo what's the plan for tonight, are we eating first or not?in 8 videos
keento friends · casualwanting to do it and happy to joinThere's a free gig in Camden on Friday, are you keen?in 36 videos
count me into friends · everydayinclude me, I want to come tooBrunch on Sunday? Count me in.in 1 video
sounds like a planto friends · casualagreed, let's do thatMeet at the station at seven, then dinner? Sounds like a plan.in 1 video
suits meto friends · everydaythat time or choice is good for meSaturday morning suits me, I'm working in the afternoon.
works for meto colleagues · everydaythat time or idea is fine for meThursday at seven works for me, is that OK for you?in 34 videos
half sevento anyone · everyday7:30, thirty minutes after seven, not before itThe film starts at eight, so let's meet at half seven.in 6 videos
ishto friends · casualabout, roughly; said after a timeI'll be there at eightish, depending on the trains.in 75 videos
a week on Saturdayto friends · everydayseven days after this coming SaturdayI'm away this weekend, but I'm free a week on Saturday.
put it in the diaryto friends · everydayfix a date by adding it to your calendarLet's put it in the diary now, or it'll never happen.in 1 video
book a tableto friends · everydayreserve seats at a restaurant ahead of timeIt gets packed on Saturdays, so I'll book a table for eight o'clock.
sort something outto friends · casualarrange a time or plan to meetI'm busy this week, but we'll sort something out for next week.
are we still on?to friends · casualasking if the agreed plan is still happeningAre we still on for the cinema tonight?
can't make itto friends · everydaybe unable to come at the agreed timeGutted, I can't make it on Friday, I'm working late.in 20 videos
give it a missto friends · casualdecide not to go or take partI'm knackered, I think I'll give it a miss tonight.
take a rain checkto friends · casualsay no now but offer to meet another dayCan I take a rain check on tonight? I'm not feeling great.
something's come upto colleagues · everydaya surprise problem or task means I can't comeSorry, something's come up at work, can we do lunch another day?
pull outto friends · everydaystop being part of something you agreed to doTom's pulled out of the trip, so there's a spare seat in the car.
cancel on someoneto friends · everydaytell someone you won't do a plan you made with themShe's cancelled on me three times now, I've given up.
push it backto friends · everydaymove a plan to a later timeThe trains are a mess, can we push it back to eight?
bring it forwardto friends · everydaymove a plan to an earlier timeCan we bring it forward to six? I've got an early start.
rearrangeto friends · everydayset a new date or time for a planSorry I missed it, can we rearrange for next week?
double-bookedto friends · everydayagreed by mistake to two things at the same timeI've double-booked myself on Saturday, can we do Sunday instead?
clashto friends · everydayhappen at the same time as another plan, so you can't do bothThe match clashes with my sister's birthday dinner, annoyingly.
last minuteto friends · everydaydecided or done just before it happensSorry it's so last minute, but do you want to come to the gig tonight?in 52 videos
i'll see how i feelto friends · everydaydecide later, depending on mood or energyI've had a long day, so I'll see how I feel after dinner.
might doto friends · casualpossibly, not sure yetComing to the party? Might do, depends what time I finish.
not feeling itto friends · casualnot in the mood to go out or join inI was going to go out, but I'm just not feeling it tonight.in 2 videos
drop me a textto friends · casualsend me a short message on my phoneDrop me a text when you're on your way.
we should do somethingto friends · everydaya friendly, often vague idea to meet some timeIt's been ages, we should do something next week.
can you doto friends · everydayasking if someone is able to meet on that day or at that timeI can't do Monday, can you do Wednesday?in 66 videos
how aboutto friends · everydayused to suggest an idea or optionSaturday's no good for me, how about Sunday?in 154 videos
i'm not fussedto friends · casualdon't mind which one we choosePizza or curry? I'm not fussed, you pick.
up to youto friends · everydaythe other person can chooseWe can eat in or go out, it's up to you.in 74 videos
in two mindsto friends · everydayunable to decide between two choices yetI'm in two minds about the party, I don't really know anyone there.
let me knowto friends · everydayplease tell me your answer when you canLet me know if you want to come and I'll get you a ticket.in 183 videos
got any plans?to anyone · everydayasking if someone has something arrangedGot any plans for the bank holiday weekend?
i'll passto friends · politea polite no to an offerClubbing till four? I'll pass, thanks.in 6 videos
another timeto friends · everydayon a later day instead, since now doesn't workNo worries if you're busy, let's do it another time.in 59 videos
no worriesto anyone · casualit's fine, I'm not upsetSorry I'm late! No worries, I've only just got here myself.in 14 videos
call it offto anyone · everydaydecide a plan or event won't happenIt's going to pour all day, so they've called it off.in 2 videos
twist my armto friends · casualyou've persuaded me (a joke, as I wanted to anyway)Another drink? Go on then, you've twisted my arm.
drinksto friends · everydaya social evening at a pub or bar, often for a reason like a birthdayWe're doing drinks on Friday for Leah's leaving, you coming?in 107 videos
a night into friends · everydayan evening at home, not going anywhereI'm shattered, I just want a night in with a takeaway.
tag alongto friends · casualgo with others on something they planned, as an extra personMind if I tag along to the car boot sale on Sunday?in 3 videos
give me a bellto friends · casualphone meGive me a bell when you're outside and I'll come down.
nearer the timeto friends · everydaylater, when the date of the plan is closeWe'll work out who's driving nearer the time.
fortnightto anyone · everydaytwo weeksI'm off to Spain for a fortnight, so let's meet when I'm back.in 4 videos
meet you thereto friends · everydaygo on your own and see the others at the placeDon't wait for me, I'll meet you there.
see you thento friends · everydaygoodbye until the agreed timeGreat, half seven at the station, see you then.in 8 videos
let's sayto friends · everydayused to offer a time or place for others to agree toLet's say seven outside the Tube station?
make a night of itto friends · casualturn a short plan into a long, fun eveningThe gig finishes early, so let's make a night of it and get dinner after.
have a thinkto friends · everydaytake some time to decide before you answerI'm not sure about the trip yet, let me have a think.
meet halfwayto friends · everydaymeet at a place between two homes so both trips are fairYou're in Walthamstow and I'm in Clapham, so let's meet halfway in town.
pin someone downto friends · casualget someone to agree to a clear time or planI've been trying to pin him down for weeks, he never gives a straight answer.
on the dayto anyone · everydaywhen the date of the event comes, not beforeNo need to book, we'll decide where to eat on the day.in 50 videos
an inviteto friends · everydaya message or card asking you to come to an eventDid you get an invite to Sam's housewarming?in 27 videos
set in stoneto friends · everydayfixed and impossible to changeI said Friday, but nothing's set in stone.in 8 videos
i'll get back to youto colleagues · everydaya promise to reply later, once you know moreI need to check with my boss, I'll get back to you tomorrow.in 12 videos
a get-togetherto friends · everydaya small, relaxed meeting or party with friends or familyWe're having a get-together at ours on Saturday, nothing fancy.in 2 videos
a flying visitto friends · everydaya very short visitI'm only back for a flying visit, so I can't see everyone.
rope someone into friends · casualpersuade someone to help or join in, often when they don't want toI got roped into helping Dan move flat on Sunday.
i can't stay longto friends · everydaywill only be there for a short timeI'll come for one, but I can't stay long.
a plus-oneto friends · politea guest you are allowed to bring with you to an eventCan I bring a plus-one to your birthday, or is it just friends?in 2 videos
no pressureto friends · everydayyou are free to say noCome to the barbecue if you can, no pressure.in 23 videos
the more the merrierto friends · casualeveryone is welcome; a bigger group is betterCourse you can bring your mates, the more the merrier!in 1 video
save the dateto friends · everydaykeep a day free for an event coming upSave the date, we're having a party for Mum's sixtieth in July.
we'll seeto friends · everydaynot sure yet, will decide laterAre you coming on Saturday? We'll see, I might be on a late shift.in 304 videos
booked upto friends · everydaybusy, with no free time leftI'm booked up this week, but I'm free the week after.in 1 video
i'm gameto friends · casualhappy to try it, even if it's a bit daringA boat trip down the Thames? I'm game if you are.in 1 video
at a loose endto friends · casualwith nothing to do and no plansI'm at a loose end on Sunday if anyone wants to do something.
firm upto friends · everydaymake a plan definite and finalLet's firm up the details once we know who's coming.
tell you whatto friends · casualsaid before you suggest an idea or offerTell you what, I'll cook and you bring the wine.in 148 videos
sleep on itto friends · everydaywait until tomorrow before you decideIt's a big decision, so I'll sleep on it and ring you tomorrow.in 2 videos
show my faceto friends · casualgo to an event briefly, mainly so people know you cameI'll show my face at Priya's leaving do, then head home.in 2 videos

Pub and going out

76 words and phrases · 04/04

fancy a pint?to friends · casualwould you like to go for a beer with meFancy a pint at the Crown after work? First one's on me.
are you coming out tonight?to friends · casualasking if a friend will join the group for drinks this eveningAre you coming out tonight? We're starting in Peckham around eight.
it's a school nightto friends · casualthere is work tomorrow, so staying out late is a bad ideaGo on then, just the one, it's a school night!in 1 video
pre-drinksto friends · casualdrinks at someone's home before going out, often to save moneyPre-drinks at mine from seven, then we'll head into Dalston.
the pubto anyone · everydaya British bar serving beer and often food, where people meet and chatHalf the team ended up in the pub after the meeting.in 19 videos
boozerto friends · casuala plain, old-style pub, said fondlyForget the cocktail bar, let's find a proper boozer with a dartboard.

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beer gardento anyone · everydayan outdoor area with tables at a pubIt's finally sunny, let's grab a table in the beer garden.
what are you having?to friends · everydayasking a friend which drink they want before you go and orderI'm going up to the bar, what are you having?
get servedto anyone · everydayget the person behind the bar to take your orderIt's rammed in here, I've been waiting ages to get served.
a pintto staff · everydaya big glass of beer, the standard size in British barsI'll just have a pint of whatever's cheapest, thanks.in 11 videos
a halfto anyone · everydaya small glass of beer, the smaller of the two standard sizesJust a half for me, I've got an early start.
soft drinkto anyone · everydaya cold drink with no alcohol, like cola or juiceI'm on soft drinks tonight, I've got a run in the morning.in 4 videos
alcohol-freeto staff · everydaywith nothing in it that can make you drunkHave you got anything alcohol-free? I'm trying to cut down.
get a round into friends · casualbuy drinks for everyone in your group at the same timeGrab us a table and I'll get a round in.
same again?to anyone · everydayanother of the drinks we just had, pleaseSame again? I'll go up this time.
open a tabto staff · politelet the bar keep a list of your drinks so you pay once at the endCan we open a tab? I'll leave my card behind the bar.
a cheeky oneto friends · casualone quick drink you don't really need but have anyway, just for funIt's Friday, so a cheeky one at lunch won't hurt.
one for the roadto friends · casuala last drink before you go homeGo on, one for the road, then I'm off.
last ordersto anyone · everydaythe final chance to buy drinks before the pub closesQuick, it's last orders, what does everyone want?
shotsto friends · casualtiny glasses of strong alcohol that you drink in one goIt's her birthday, so we're doing shots at midnight.
Dry Januaryto anyone · everydaya month with no alcohol at the start of the yearI'm doing Dry January, so it's a lime and soda for me.
I'm drivingto anyone · everydaysaid to turn down alcohol because you have to drive laterNot for me, thanks, I'm driving.
boozeto friends · casualalcoholic drinks of any kindI'm trying to stay off the booze during the week.in 12 videos
a big nightto friends · casualan evening out with lots of drinking that ends very lateIt was a big night for Tom's thirtieth, I didn't get home till four.in 1 video
tipsyto friends · casuala little drunk and relaxedTwo glasses of prosecco and I'm already a bit tipsy.in 4 videos
pissedto friends · rudedrunkHe got so pissed at the Christmas party he lost his phone.
hammeredto friends · slangextremely drunkWe got absolutely hammered at the wedding.in 17 videos
lightweightto friends · casualsomeone who gets drunk after very little alcoholOne cider and you're done? You're such a lightweight.
the night busto anyone · everydaya bus that runs all through the night, after most trains stopI missed the last train, so I got the night bus back to Brixton.
hungoverto friends · everydayfeeling ill the day after drinking too muchI'm so hungover, I can't even look at my coffee.in 11 videos
hair of the dogto friends · casuala little alcohol the next morning to feel better after drinkingA Bloody Mary at brunch? Bit of hair of the dog.in 1 video
I'm never drinking againto friends · casuala promise made when you feel ill after drinking, that nobody believesI'm never drinking again. Well, not till Friday anyway.
the fearto friends · slangworry the next day about what you did or said while drunkI've got the fear, did I really text my boss last night?
pub quizto anyone · everydaya team question game held in a bar, usually once a weekWe came second at the pub quiz again, by one point.
on tapto staff · everydaypoured fresh from a pump at the bar, not from a bottleWhat have you got on tap that isn't too strong?in 5 videos
a large glass of wineto staff · everydaythe biggest wine serving a bar sells, about a third of a bottleAfter the day I've had, can I get a large glass of wine, please?
bar staffto anyone · everydaythe people who pour and sell drinks behind the counterAsk the bar staff if they've got anything gluten-free.
chucking-out timeto anyone · casualwhen the pub closes and everyone has to leaveWe stayed right until chucking-out time, then went for chips.
leaving drinksto colleagues · everydaydrinks after work to say goodbye to a colleague who is moving onIt's Priya's leaving drinks tonight, the whole team's going.
stag doto anyone · casuala party or trip for a man and his friends before his weddingHe's off to Prague for his brother's stag do.
hen doto anyone · casuala party or trip for a woman and her friends before her weddingThere's a hen do in matching T-shirts at the next table.
go clubbingto friends · casualspend the night dancing at places with DJs and loud musicWe went clubbing in Shoreditch and didn't leave till four.in 3 videos
bouncerto anyone · everydaya guard at the door of a bar or club who decides who gets inThe bouncer wouldn't let him in because of his trainers.in 5 videos
on the lashto friends · slangout drinking a lot with friendsThey were out on the lash till three in the morning.
on the pissto friends · rudeout drinking heavilyWe went on the piss after the final and I lost my keys.
a seshto friends · slanga long stretch of drinking with friendsSunday sesh in the beer garden, you in?
a bit merryto friends · casualslightly drunk and in a happy moodEveryone was a bit merry by the time the food came.
smashedto friends · slangvery drunkWe were completely smashed by midnight.in 40 videos
call it a nightto friends · everydaystop what you are doing and go home for the eveningI'm knackered, I think I'll call it a night.in 2 videos
a hangoverto friends · everydaythe headache and sick feeling after drinking too muchI've got a stinking hangover, never mixing drinks again.in 15 videos
be sickto anyone · everydaybring food or drink back up out of your stomachStop the cab, I think I'm going to be sick.
teetotalto anyone · everydaynever drinking any alcohol at allI'm teetotal, but I still love a night at the pub.
on the pullto friends · slangout hoping to meet someone to kiss or dateLook at him in his best shirt, he's definitely on the pull.
a G&Tto staff · politegin mixed with tonic water, served with ice and limeI'll have a G&T, please, with loads of ice.
a doubleto staff · politetwice the usual amount of a strong drink like vodka or ginRough week. Make it a double, please.
a kittyto friends · everydaymoney a group puts together to pay for drinksLet's all put twenty quid in the kitty and use that for the night.
a pub crawlto friends · everydaya night of visiting several bars one after anotherFor his birthday we're doing a pub crawl round Soho.in 2 videos
neck itto friends · slangdrink something very fast in one goLast train's in five minutes, just neck it.
chat someone upto friends · casualtalk to someone in a flirty way because you are attracted to themSome guy spent the whole night trying to chat her up at the bar.
snogto friends · casualkiss with passion for a long timeDid you see those two snogging in the corner?in 1 video
the looto anyone · everydaythe toiletWatch my drink, I'm just nipping to the loo.in 1 video
lagerto anyone · everydaya pale, cold, fizzy beer, the most usual kind in a barI'm not fussy, any lager's fine.in 2 videos
worse for wearto friends · casualin a bad state from too much alcoholDave was a bit worse for wear by the time the karaoke started.
a swift halfto friends · casuala quick small beer, with no plan to stay longFancy a swift half before the train?
lemonadeto staff · politea clear, sweet, fizzy drink with no alcoholCan I get a lemonade and a packet of crisps, please?in 12 videos
a top-upto friends · everydaymore drink poured into a glass that is not yet emptyAnyone want a top-up? There's loads of wine left.
order at the barto customers · everydaygo to the counter to ask and pay for drinks, as nobody comes to your tableIt's not table service here, you order at the bar.
break the sealto friends · casualgo to the toilet for the first time while drinking, then keep needing to goHold on as long as you can, once you break the seal you'll be up and down all night.
a fagto friends · slanga cigaretteI'm just nipping out for a fag, back in a sec.
a lock-into friends · casualstaying to drink in a pub after it closes, with the doors shutThe landlord knew us, so we ended up in a lock-in till two.
go on somewhereto friends · casualleave this bar and keep the night going at another placeIt's only eleven. Shall we go on somewhere?
the smoking areato friends · everydaythe outdoor part of a bar or club where people have cigarettesCan't find you. I'm out in the smoking area.in 1 video
carnageto friends · casuala wild, messy scene with too many people and too much going onThe bar after midnight was absolute carnage.
Spoonsto friends · casuala big chain of cheap pubs found all over BritainLet's just go to Spoons, it's half the price.
the aftersto friends · slanga party at someone's home once the club or bar shutsThe club shuts at three, but there's an afters at Dan's.in 7 videos
tunesto anyone · casualmusic or songs, especially at a party, bar or clubGreat little bar, and the tunes were spot on.in 12 videos

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How Talk picked them: Part of Talk's Daily life in London set of 8 packs. We drafted 3,261 candidate words and phrases for daily life in London, from waking up and taking the bins out to the pub, a walk and a lazy evening in. We checked them against current dictionaries, British media and Londoners' own discussions online. At least two independent reviews per phrase kept the ones adult Londoners commonly say today and dropped dated, regional and American ones. Where Talk's spoken videos say a phrase with the same meaning, it comes with up to three moments. This pack holds the 358 for friends, plans and going out.
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