Phrase Lists

33 English words and phrases for talking about your extended family

You probably already know how to talk about your immediate family in English. Your immediate family includes your mother, father, sister, sisters, brothers, husband, wife, and children.

But you might have some questions when it comes to your extended family and some complicated family relations....

30 phrases for encouraging someone in English

When you want someone to try hard, keep going, or not give up, you can "encourage" them.

Here are some phrases that you can use for encouraging someone.

Phrases to use when someone hasn't started yet.

You can say these phrases to someone who's trying to decide whether to do something that seems...

Phrases for reconnecting with an old friend

Do you know what to say to an old friend who you haven't seen in many years? Here are some phrases that you can use when you reunite with someone:

Greet them

People who haven't met in a long time often act surprised, even when their meeting was planned:

Oh my gosh, look who it is!

Well if it...

Phrases for talking about gardening in English

Do you like to garden? Here are some words and phrases for talking about gardening in English:

There are a few different types of gardens:

• vegetable gardens, in which you grow vegetables and fruits to eat
• flower gardens, which have pretty flowers
• ornamental gardens, which contain a...

50 more of the most important English proverbs

One of the most popular PhraseMix articles ever was about the 50 most important English proverbs, so here are some more really common proverbs.

Proverbs are wise sayings that are remembered and repeated. The ones below are so popular that you will often hear them in daily conversation.

If you're...