1) Come to think of it…

This is typically used to indicate a sudden realization or recollection of something.

Context:
During a discussion about possible solutions to a business problem:
Employee 1: "I think we should invest more in online marketing to boost our sales."
Employee 2: "That's a good idea, but come to think of it, our website has been experiencing technical
issues lately. Maybe we should prioritize fixing those before pouring more money into marketing."

2) You just don’t understand me.

The expression "you just don't understand me" is often used to convey frustration or disappointment
when someone feels misunderstood by another person.

Context:
In a conversation between two friends discussing a recent disagreement:
Friend 1: "I can't believe you didn't support me in front of everyone. It made me feel so alone."
Friend 2: "I'm sorry, I didn't realize it would upset you that much. But you have to understand, I had
my reasons for not speaking up."
Friend 1: "No, you just don't understand me! It's like you don't even care about how I feel."

3) You must be joking!

This can be used to express disbelief in response to something that sounds unbelievable or absurd.

Context:
During a discussion about a friend's ambitious new career plan:
Friend 1: "I've decided to quit my job and become a professional skydiver."
Friend 2: "You must be joking! Skydiving is risky, and you've never even expressed an interest in it
before. What brought this on?"

4) That’s OK.
This conveys reassurance, forgiveness, or acceptance in response to a situation where an apology or
acknowledgment of an error has been made.

Context:
During a dinner outing with friends, one friend accidentally knocks over a glass of water on the table:
Friend 1: "Oops! I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to spill water everywhere."
Friend 2: "That's OK, it's just a little spill. No harm done."

5) You’ve got a strange way of showing it.

It expresses skepticism or disbelief towards someone's actions or behavior.

Context:
During a conversation between two siblings discussing their strained relationship:
Sibling 1: "I really care about you, you know."
Sibling 2: "If you cared about me, you wouldn't constantly criticize everything I do."
Sibling 1: "I'm just trying to help you improve."
Sibling 2: "Well, you've got a strange way of showing it. It feels like you're always picking on me."

6) Go for it!
It is used to encourage someone to take action or pursue something they desire.
Context:
During a conversation between a coach and an athlete before a competition:
Coach: "This is your chance to show everyone what you're made of. You've trained hard for this
moment."
Athlete: "I'm feeling nervous, coach. What if I mess up?"
Coach: "Don't worry about that. You've got the skills and the determination. Go for it! Trust in
yourself and give it your all out there."

7) Can I give you a hand?

This phrase offers assistance or help to someone with a task or problem.

Context:
During a busy day at work, two colleagues are working on a project together:
Colleague 1: struggling to carry a heavy box "Ugh, this box is heavier than I thought."
Colleague 2: "Can I give you a hand? It looks like you could use some help."
Colleague 1: "Oh, that would be great, thanks!"

8) That’s incredible!
This expresses amazement, astonishment, or admiration towards something impressive or
extraordinary.

Context:
During a science fair presentation, a student demonstrates an innovative project to a group of judges:
Student: "And with this experiment, I was able to generate electricity from plant waste, offering a
sustainable energy solution."
Judge: "Wow, that's incredible! Your project shows a lot of creativity and potential for real-world
applications."

9) How do you do?

This is a formal greeting used to initiate a polite conversation or to acknowledge someone upon
meeting them.

Context:
At a formal business networking event, two professionals are introduced to each other:
Person 1: "Good evening, Mr. Smith. I'd like to introduce you to Ms. Johnson from our partner
company."
Mr. Smith: "How do you do, Ms. Johnson? It's a pleasure to meet you."
Ms. Johnson: "Likewise, Mr. Smith. Thank you for having me."

10) That’s not what I said.

This expression clarifies a misunderstanding or corrects someone who has misinterpreted or
misrepresented what was originally communicated by the speaker.

Context:
During a debate between two colleagues about a proposed project plan:
Colleague 1: "I think we should focus on launching the new product in the European market first. It
has great potential for success there."
Colleague 2: "But you said we should prioritize the Asian market. Are you changing your stance now?"
Colleague 1: "No, that's not what I said. I mentioned considering both markets, but I emphasized the
importance of the European market due to its readiness for our product."
11) Maybe it would be better to…
This is typically used to suggest an alternative course of action or decision, often in response to a
current situation or problem.

Context:
During a team meeting to discuss strategies for improving efficiency in the workplace:
Team Leader: "We've been experiencing delays in project delivery. Any suggestions on how we can
address this issue?"
Employee 1: "Maybe it would be better to streamline our workflow and assign specific tasks to each
team member to avoid overlapping."
Employee 2: "That's a good idea. We should also consider using project management software to
track progress and deadlines more effectively."