Useful Expression

1. When You Want to Make Sure Someone Understands You
   Do you follow me?
   Are you with me?
   With me so far?
2. When You Don't Understand What Someone Is Saying
   I don't get it.
   I don't follow you.
   I'm not sure I get your point.
   I'm not sure I know what you mean.
3. Showing Strong Disagreement
   I'm afraid I disagree with you.
   I'm afraid I can't agree with you.
   I couldn't disagree (with you) more
4. Showing Total Agreement
   I couldn't agree with you more.
   Couldn't have said it better.
5. Declining an Invitation
   I'd love to, but I'm afraid I'm busy tonight.
   I'd love to, but I already have plans tonight.
6. Making a Visitor Feel at Home
   Make yourself at home.
   Make yourself comfortable.
7. Asking a Question to Start a Conversation
   So, what's new with you?
   How have you been?
   What have you been doing lately?
   What's new? Fill me in. (Fill me in = Tell me everything)
   How's your son doing? How old is he now?
   Your daughter must be in her teens now. How's she doing?
   Seen any good movies lately?
   Read any good books lately?
8. Guest - Stating You Have to Leave
   Well, it's getting late. I'd better get going.
   I'm afraid I have to go. I have a big day tomorrow. (a big day = a busy day)
   I'd better be off. I have to get up early tomorrow.
   I'd better get going. It's a long drive home.
   Well, time to go. (informal)
   Time to hit the road. (idiom, informal)
9. Guest - Thanking Your Host
   Thanks for a lovely evening. (formal)
   Thanks for a lovely time. (formal)
   Thank you for inviting us.
   Thank you for having me over.
   I had a great time. Thanks.
   I had a lovely evening. Thanks for asking me over.
   Thanks for the food and drinks!
   Thanks for the good food and good company.
10. Telling a Caller He/She Has Got the Wrong Number I'm sorry, you've got the wrong number.
    There is no one by that name here.
    I think you've dialed the wrong number.
    You've got the wrong number.
    Sorry, wrong number
11. Bringing a Telephone Conversation to an End
    It's been a pleasure talking to you. Bye now.
    Thank you for calling. Good-bye.
    Can we continue this later? I have a call on another line.
    Could we continue this later? I have a meeting right now.
    Excuse me, can I call you back? Something urgent has come up.
    Excuse me, I'm in the middle of something. Can I call you back?
12. Common Shopping Questions by a Customer
    I don't like the color. Do you have this in a different color?
    Do you have these pants in blue?
    It's too loose. Do you have this in a smaller size?
    It's too tight. Do you have this in a larger size?
    Do you have this in Medium?
    Do you have this in cotton?
    It's a little over my budget. Do you have something less expensive?
    Do you have something less pricey? (= less expensive)
    Can I try this on?
    Where is the fitting room?
    Can you gift wrap that?
    Can I get this gift wrapped?
    Would you please gift wrap that?
13. Compliments by a Salesperson
    That shirt looks really nice on you!
    That looks great on you.
    You look great in that dress.
    That dress really flatters your figure.
    You look really smart in this suit, sir!
    Red is your color!