Living English Every Day – March

 

Asking people to relax

030314            Chill out.

040314            Lighten up.

050314            Easy there.

060314            Take it easy.

070314            Mellow out.

 

Saying ‘Don’t worry’

110314            Don’t fret.

120314            Nothing to worry about.

130314           Don’t give it another thought.

140314           Everything will work out.

 

Asking callers to wait on the phone

170314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                             B:     Just one minute.

180314              A:     May I speak to Peter?

                             B:     Hang on a minute.

190314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                             B:     I’ll get him.

200314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                              B:     He’ll be right with you.

210314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                             B:     Let me check.

 

Telling callers that someone is out

240314                A:     May I speak to Peter?

                              B:     He’s not in right now.

250314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                              B:     He’s out.

260314                A:     May I speak to Peter?

                              B:     He’s not here.

270314                A:     May I speak to Peter?

                             B:     He can’t come to the phone.

280314               A:     May I speak to Peter?

                              B:     He’s not available.