228 oral Sentence Elements

The Standard Spoken English should be very authentic, vague, and transient. It sounds like a unit of spoken English like a word! Students must first master a certain number of verbal elements, lay a solid foundation for speaking and listening, enhance their confidence in communication, and reach the realm and confidence of speaking the top ten sentences.

Below we will provide a selection of 228 oral elements. Verify whether you have mastered the problem: you can immediately translate it into English when you are watching Chinese to blurt out English or when someone else speaks Chinese! Do not read it repeatedly, mechanically, or almost numbly!

Be sure to make these sentences your best practices, and you can blurt out anytime, anywhere. They are often used to speak to yourself to keep your oral muscles highly flexible!

1. It's up to you. (It's up to you .)
2. I envy [Envy] YOU. (I envy you .)
3. How can I get in touch with you? How can I contact you?
4. Where can I wash my hands? (Where is the restroom ?)
5. What's the weather like today? (How is the weather today ?)
6. Where are you headed [Chao... Traveling]? (Where are you going ?)
7. I wasn' t born yesterday. (I'm not a three-year-old .)
8. What do you do for relaxation [recreation and entertainment]? (What do you do ?)
9. It's a small world. (The World Is really small !)
10. It's my treat [treat, treat] this time. (This time I treat you !)
11. The sooner the better. (The sooner the better .)
12. When is the most convenient [convenient; convenient] Time for you?
13. Take your time. (take it easy/don't worry .)
14. I'm mad about Bruce Lee. (I am fascinated by Bruce Lee .)
I'm crazy [fascinated; Avid] about rock music. (I'm fascinated by rock music .)
15. How do I address you? (What do I call you ?)
16. What was your name again? (Can I have another name ?)
17. wocould you care for [like] a cop of coffee? (To be coffee ?)
18. She turns me off. (She bored me .)
19. So far so good. (so far, everything is fine .)
20. It drives [force; Force] me crazy. (It's crazy .)
21. She never showed up [present; Show Up]. (She never showed up .)
22. That's not like him. (It's not like his style .)
23. I couldn't get through. (no call is available .)
24. I got sick and tired of hotels. (I hate hotels .)
25. Be my guest)
26. Can you keep an eye on my bag? (Can you check the package for me ?)
27. Let's keep in touch. (keep in touch .)
28. Let's call it a day [decide or agree to temporarily or permanently stop (do something)].
29. I couldn't help [avoid; block] it. (I cannot .)
30. Something's come up [happen/appear]. (something/something wrong)
31. Let's get to the point [Key Points/core issues]. (Let's talk about the key points .)
32. Keep that in mind. (remember that .)
33. That was a close call. (It's too dangerous)
34. I'll be looking forward to it. (I will look forward to this day .)
35. chances are slim [slim; tiny]. (very small .)
36. Far from it. (No at all .)
37. I'm behind in my work .)
38. It's a pain in the neck [troublesome thing (person)]. (That's really a headache)
39. We're in the same boat. (We're in the same situation .)
40. My mouth is watering. (I'm drooling .)
41. What do you recommend? (What do you recommend ?)
42. I ache all over. (I feel sore .)
43. I have a runny nose. (My runny nose .)
44. It's out of the question. (This is impossible .)
45. Do you have any openings? (Do you have any vacancies ?)
46. It doesn' t make any difference. (no difference/It Doesn't Matter .)
47. I'm fed up [very bored] with him. (I got enough of him .)
48. You can count on [expect; dependent] us. (You can trust us .)
49. It doesn' t work. (broken; don't move .)
50. It's better than nothing. (It's better than nothing .)
51. Think nothing of it. (Don't worry about it .)
52. I'm not myself today .)
53. I have a sweet tooth. (I like sweets .)
54. I can't express [representation; expression] myself very well in English.

(I cannot express myself in English .)
55. For the time being. (temporarily; currently)
56. This milk has gone bad. (The milk deteriorated .)
57. Don't beat around the bush .)
58. It's up in the air [Pending]. (not yet determined .)
59. Math is beyond [difficult for someone to imagine/understand/estimate] me. (I can't do anything about mathematics .)
60. It slipped my mind. (I forgot .)
61. You can't please [make people satisfied and happy] Everyone. (You can't please everyone .)
62. I'm working on [getting started; engaged] it. (I'm working on it .)
63. You bet! (Of course !)
64. Drop me a line [text message]. (write a letter to me)
65. Are you pulling my leg [joking with someone; teasing]? (Are you kidding me ?)
66. Sooner or later. (sooner or later .)
67. I'll keep an eye on my ears open .)
68. It isn' t much. (That's trivial .)
69. Neck and neck .)
70. I'm feeling under the weather .)
71. Don't get me wrong [misunderstanding]. (do not misunderstand me .)
72. I'm under a lot of pressure. (I'm under a lot of pressure .)
73. You're the boss. (Listen to you .)
74. It doesn' t make any sense! (Meaningless !)
75. If I were in your shoes [in someone's position]. (if I were you .)
76. What's this regarding? (What is this about ?)
77. Over my dead body! (Rest !)
78. Can you give me a hand [helper; Assistance]? (Can you help me ?)
79. We have thirty minutes to kill [kill; pass (time)]. (We have 30 minutes of free time .)
80. Whatever you say. (whatever you want .)
81. It'll come to me. (I will remember .)
82. You name [specifically (said)] It! (You can say it .)
83. Time will tell. (time will prove .)
84. I will play it by ear [do it on demand]. (I will do it on demand; I will talk about it later .)
85. You shoshould take advantage of [exploitation] it. (You should take advantage of this opportunity .)
86. Let's talk over coffee .)
87. Take it easy. (easy; don't be nervous; relax; goodbye .)
[This is what Americans like most and can also use parting words.]
88. I'm easy to please [make... Happy; please... I like it]. (It's easy for me to please/get along with each other .)
89. Let's give him a big hand. (Let's applaud .)
90. As far as I'm concerned. (For me .)
91. I'm all mixed up. (I am confused .)
92. Let's get together one of thesedays .)
93. He's behind the times .)
94. I'm pressed for time. (My time is tight .)
95. I'm up to my ears [too busy to get involved; stuck in something] in work. (I'm busy .)
96. You can't do this to me. (You cannot do this to me .)
97. Just to be on the safe side. (For security reasons .)
98. I hope I didn't offend you .)
99. It won't take much time. (It won't take a long time .)
100. It's been a long time .)
101. It's nothing .)
102. It's a long story .)
103. It's about time. (It's almost time .)
104. It's incredible. (unbelievable !)
105. It's hard to say. (Hard to say .)
106. I can't imagine why. (I can't figure out why .)
107. That can't be. (impossible .)
108. That's really something. (really amazing .)
109. Are you sure? (Are you sure you want ?)
110. Are you crazy? (Are you crazy ?)
111. Excuse me for a moment. (Please wait for a while .)
112. I mean it. I'm serious. I'm nokidding! (I am serious .)
113. I'll consider this matter. (I will consider this .)
114. I'll do something about it. (I'll find a solution .)
115. What are you talking about? (What are you talking about ?)
116. I'm afraid I can't. (I'm afraid I can't .)
117. I'm dying [would like to] To See You. (I really want to see you .)
118. I'm flattered .)
119. I'm not in the mood. (I'm not in the mood .)
120. I'm so scared .)
121. I can't make [catch up with] it. (I cannot go/I cannot catch up .)
122. You can never tell. (I don't know/no one is sure .)
123. I won't buy [believe; accept] You story. (I don't believe your set .)
124. It hurts like hell! (It hurts !)
125. It can't be helped .)
126. Sorry to bother you. (sorry to disturb you. [Beforehand]) Sorry to have bothered you. (sorry to disturb you. [Post event])
127. I'm always punctual. (I'm always punctual .)
128. You may leave it to me. (submit it to me .)
129. I wish I cocould. (No .) [Euphemism]
130. What's the rush? (What is so hasty ?)
131. What's so funny/(what's funny ?)
132. I couldn't agree more. (I totally agree .)
133. Stay out of this matter, please. (leave this alone .)
134. Don't just shake you head. (Don't just shake your head, think about it !)
135. Don't jump to conclusions. (Don't rush or draw a conclusion too early .)
136. That was a lousy movie. (That movie is terrible !)
137. Have you thought about stayinghome? (Do you want to stay at home ?)
138. I'll come. I give you my word. (I will come. I promise you .)
139. I swear I'll never tell anyone. (I swear not to tell anyone .)
140. I'll make it up to you. (I will make compensation .)
141. I'm very/really/terribly/awfully/extremely sorry. (Sorry !)
142. Forgive me for breaking mypromise. (Forgive me for speaking .)
143. Let's forgive and forget. (Let's discard the preference .)
144. I 've heard so much about you! (Long name !)
145. Don't underestimate me. (Don't underestimate me .)
146. She gives me a headache. (She gave me a headache .)
147. It's very annoying. (It's annoying .)
148. He often fails to keep his word. (He often does not keep his promise .)
149. You made me feel ashamed ofmyself. (You make me feel ashamed .)
150. I hope it turns out allright. (I hope the result is good .)
151. I can't handle this alone. (I cannot handle this independently .)
152. How long will it take to havethis radio fixed? (How long does it take to fix the radio ?)
153. Come to me if you're in anydifficulty .)
154. Who do you think you are? (Who do you think you are ?)
155. You're wasting you breath. (You're in vain .)
156. It doesn't seem like that. (It doesn't seem like that .)
157. Don't get on my nerves! (Don't upset me .)
158. Everything will be fine. (everything will be fine .)
159. I'll be ready in a few minutes. (just a few minutes later .)
160. I wonder what happened to him. (I don't know what happened to him .)
161. You are just trying to save face. (You just want to save face .)
162. His argument doesn' t hold water. (his argument is untenable .)
163. Your face tells it all. (your expression reveals everything .)
164. The days are getting longer. (The day is getting longer and longer .)
165. You 've got to do something. (You must find a solution .)
166. I hope this will teach you alesson. (hope this will give you a lesson .)
167. I feel younger than ever. (I think it is younger than before .)
168. It's a hard job, but I hope hecan make it. (This is not an easy task, but I hope he can do it .)
169. Don't look wise. (Don't be smart .)
170. I'm afraid all my efforts were invain. (I'm worried my efforts are all in vain .)
171. What happened to you memory? (How does your memory work ?)
172. You're going too far! (Too much for you !)
173. Don't bury your head in the sand. (do not escape reality .)
174. I have no other choice. (I have no choice .)
175. I don't have the nerve to do it. (I have no courage or courage to do it .)
176. It's a matter of life and death .)
177. Nothing works. (nothing works .)
178. Money will come and go. (money is an external thing .)
179. He's been behind bars for almost30 years. (He has been in jail for nearly 30 years .)
180. If I had known that, I cocould havehelped you. (If I knew it, I could help you .) [The most practical virtual tone]
181. I couldn't care less. (I don't care .)
182. You have my word. (I promise .)
183. He hit the ceiling at the news. (He heard the news thundered .)
184. I don't mind staying up late. (I don't care about staying up late .)
185. You're too outspoken. (You're too straightforward .)
186. I can't afford it. (I can't afford it .)
187. I think it's a reasonable price. (I think this is a reasonable price .)
188. I 'd like to try on these hats. (I 'd like to try these hats .)
189. He puts me to shame. (He humiliated me .)
190. Every dog has his day .)
191. Don't give me any excuses. (Don't give me any reason .)
192. Are you out of you mind? (Are you crazy ?)
193. He's been everywhere. (He has been there everywhere .)
194. What's bothering you? (What is bothering you ?)
195. Who is to blame? (Who should blame ?)
196. There're a lot of rumors goingaround. (many rumors are circulating .)
197. I don't feel up to that. (I don't think I can do that job .)
198. I'm mad at myself. (I'm angry with myself .)
199. It's raining cats and dogs. (It's raining heavily .)
200. The sky is getting very cloudy. (There are more and more clouds in the sky .)
201. You won't get away with this. (You can't escape the penalty .)
202. I'm tired of going to school dayafter day. (I'm tired of going to school every day .)
203. Who am I supposed to see? (Who should I see ?)
204. His idea is childish. (His idea is naive .)
205. I need small change. (I need change .)
206. Don't try to brainwash me. (Don't brainwash me .)
207. I don't seem to have any luck today. (I'm not lucky today .)
208. That reminds me. (That reminds me .)
209. What the hell are you doing? (What are you doing ?)
210. I can't seem to get to sleep. (I don't seem to be able to sleep .)
211. You look at very serious aboutsomething. (You seem to have a serious problem .)
212. I hope I'm not in the way. (I hope there is no obstacle .)
213. What are you so excited about? (What makes you so excited ?)
214. Tell me about you trouble. (tell me your troubles .)
215. I feel much better now. (I feel much better .)
216. I hope you will get well soon. (I hope you will recover soon .)
217. She is sick in bed. (She is ill in bed .)
218. I have a slight fever. (I have a slight fever .)
219. A fool never learns. (A fool will never learn .)
220. This is the schedule fortomorrow. (This is the schedule for tomorrow .)
221. How late are you open? (How late are you running ?)
222. I'm here on business. (I'm on a business trip .)
223. What's Hong Kong famous? (What is Hong Kong famous ?)
224. What brings do you Want to Beijing? (What brings you to Beijing ?)
225. She looks blue .)
226. I just don't know what to say. (I just don't know what to say .)
227. Let's have fun tonight. (Let's have fun tonight .)
228. Thank you for coming to see meoff. (Thank you for coming and delivering me .)