Unlock Your Linguistic Toolbox: 20 Must-Know English Colloquialisms for Studying Abroad!

1.You never know
“Will she accept the offer?” “You never know with her.”

2.Can you dig it?
“I explained it twice, can you understand it now?”

3.Don’t push me
“Stop pushing me, I’ll get it done.”

4.Still up?
“Hey, still awake? Can’t sleep?”

5.I mean it
“I’m serious, you’re doing great in your studies.”

6.The lunch is on me
“Thanks for helping me out, lunch is on me today.”

7.It’s up in the air
“The plans for the weekend are still undecided.”

8.Don’t take it to heart
“Don’t take it personally, tomorrow is a new day.”

9.Cross fingers for me
“Cross your fingers for me, I have a job interview tomorrow.”

10.It depends
“Will you be attending the party?” “It depends on my schedule.”

11.Cheers = Thanks
“Cheers for the help with my assignment!”

12.Grab = get, make, find
“Let’s grab some lunch before class.”

13.Hang on = Wait a moment
“Hang on a sec, I’ll be right with you!”

14.Bro = man, mate, dude
“Hey bro, can you lend me your notes?”

15.Teacher =doctor/professor
“Excuse me, teacher, may I ask a question?”

16.No worries = You’re welcome
“Thanks for the notes.” “No worries, anytime!”

17.Make sense = Right? Understand?
“So, does that make sense to you?”

18.Fine = not bad, just so so
“How’s it going?” “Fine, just a bit tired.”

19.Interesting = man, mate, dude
“Interesting, I hadn’t thought about it that way.”

20.Top up = charge
“I need to top up my phone credit.”