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Everyday English means the kind of English people use in daily life—when talking to friends, shopping, texting, or chatting at work.

It includes common phrases, idioms, and expressions that native speakers use naturally in real conversations, not just in grammar books.

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SPEAK LIKE A NATIVE!

Want to sound more like a native? Read the dialogues Everydayverydayveryday
and pick the option (A or B) that shows what the bold
expressions really mean!
1 1

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Liam: I tried to fix my sink with duct tape.
Olivia: Did it work?
Liam: Nope, now it leaks in two places. E E
Olivia: Been there, done that.
That’s one creative solution!
I’ve experienced that before, same
mistake.

2 2 Emma: Why do you always carry two 3 3 Alan: I stayed late to finish your part of the

project.
phones?
Zoe: Oh wow, thank you so much!
Jake: One is for work; the other is for You’re a lifesaver!
emergencies.
Emma: That makes sense. Alan: No problem at all. I know you’ve
been super busy.
Jake: Yeah, it keeps things organised.
Zoe: Yeah, it means a lot to me.
That’s true; having two phones can help
You’re the best; thanks for helping me out!
I understand now; that’s logical.
It’s fine; I didn’t really need that anyway.

4 4 Helen: I could really use a long weekend right 5 5 Sue: I got you a little surprise—your favourite

now.
Mandy: Same here, I’m so tired of work
lately. coffee!
Joe: No way! You actually remembered?
Helen: Maybe we should plan a short Sue: Of course, how could I forget?
trip or something.
Joe: Aww, that made my day!
Mandy: That sounds perfect—I’m in!
That’s so sweet of you, thank you!
Yeah, a quick getaway would be
awesome! Well, I don’t even like coffee that
much!
No thanks, I’d rather stay and work more.

➡ Would you like to learn more to sound like a native? Then stay tuned for our next issue!
30 5. A 4. A 3. A 2. B ANSWER KEY: 1. B