Some anchor Phrases
When You Didn’t Understand Something
When You Didn’t Understand Something
These phrases are key when you miss a word, sentence, or slang term. Use them with confidence:
"What did you say?"
Sorry, "Can you say that again?"
Can you say that again a little slower?
"Could you repeat that, please?"
Could you repeat that, please?
I didn’t catch it.
"Sorry, I didn’t catch that."
Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Was that yesterday or today?
"What does that mean?"
You said 'ghosted' — what does that mean?
"I’m not familiar with that word."
What’s a 'loophole'?
I’m not familiar with that word.
"Could you spell that for me?"
Could you spell that for me?
I want to look it up.
When You Need Time to Think or Respond
If your brain needs a moment, that’s okay. These give you time to breathe and think:
"That’s a good question."
Hmm… that’s a good question.
I guess I’d say...
"Let me see…"
Let me see…
we arrived around 9, I think.
"
Well, it depends…"
Well, it depends on what you mean by ‘funny.’
"Give me a second to think."
. I’ve read something about that.
"I’m not sure how to explain it."
I’m not sure how to explain it, but it’s kind of like...
"
I’ll try to explain."
Okay, I’ll try to explain what I mean.