A2 Everyday Idioms and Friendly Expressions

Short Expressions, Useful Meanings

An idiom is an expression with a special meaning. For example, give me a hand means help me. Learn the whole expression and use it in a familiar situation.

This lesson introduces three idioms and one friendly expression. The pictures show everyday situations where you can use them.

تعلّم التعبير كاملًا مع معناه وسياق استعماله. تساعدك الصور والأمثلة على فهمه واستخدامه في مواقف يومية.

Four Useful Expressions

01. Give someone a hand

Idiom

Meaning: To help someone with a task.

يساعد شخصًا في أداء مهمة

Use: Use it to ask for help or talk about helping someone.

Example 1: Could you give me a hand with this box?

هل يمكنك مساعدتي في حمل هذا الصندوق؟

Example 2: My neighbour gave me a hand with the garden.

ساعدني جاري في العمل في الحديقة.

02. Never mind

Idiom

Meaning: Do not worry. It is a small problem.

لا بأس / لا تقلق

Use: Use it as a kind reply to a small mistake or problem.

Example 1: “I’m sorry. I spilled some water.”
“Never mind. We can clean the table.”

«أنا آسفة. سكبت بعض الماء». «لا بأس. يمكننا تنظيف الطاولة».

Example 2: “I forgot to bring the sugar.” “
                    Never mind. We have some in the kitchen.”

«نسيت إحضار السكر». «لا بأس. لدينا بعضه في المطبخ».

03. Take it easy

Idiom · Informal

Meaning: To relax and avoid doing too much.

يسترخي / يأخذ قسطًا من الراحة

Use: Here, it means to rest or relax.

Example 1: You worked all morning. Take it easy this afternoon.

عملت طوال الصباح. خذ قسطًا من الراحة بعد الظهر.

Example 2: We’re going to take it easy at home on Sunday.

سنسترخي في المنزل يوم الأحد.

04. All the best

Friendly expression · Informal

Meaning: A friendly way to wish someone success or happiness.

أطيب التمنيات / أتمنى لك التوفيق

Use: Use it to send good wishes, especially before a new activity.

Example 1: All the best for your job interview tomorrow.

أتمنى لك التوفيق في مقابلة العمل غدًا.

Example 2: You start your new job on Monday. All the best.

ستبدأ عملك الجديد يوم الاثنين. أتمنى لك التوفيق.

Grammar in Context

Ask for help: Can you give me a hand with these bags?

Talk about the past: My neighbour gave me a hand yesterday.

Talk about a plan: We are going to take it easy this evening.

Short replies: Never mind. / All the best.

يتغير الفعل give إلى gave في الماضي. وبعد going to نستخدم الصيغة الأساسية للفعل، مثل take.

A Conversation: Helping a Friend Move

Mina is moving into a new flat. Her friend Rosa is helping her.

Mina: Can you give me a hand with these chairs?

Rosa: Of course. Where do you want them?

Mina: Beside the window. Oh, I left the cups in my old flat.

Rosa: Never mind. We can use these glasses.

Mina: Thanks. I also have a job interview tomorrow.

Rosa: All the best for your interview.

Mina: Thank you. I need to practise tonight.

Rosa: Let’s finish this room first. Then you can take it easy for an hour.

Mini Practice

For questions 1 to 4, use: give me a hand · never mind · take it easy · all the best. For questions 5 and 6, choose the correct verb.

1. This box is too heavy for me. Could you ______ with it?
2. “I forgot my pencil.” “______. You can use mine.”
3. I worked all afternoon. Now I want to ______.
4. “I’m starting a new job tomorrow.” “______.”
5. Sara ______ me a hand yesterday. (give / gave)
6. We are going to ______ it easy this evening. (take / took)

Speaking Practice

Choose two situations below. Write or say a short exchange for each one.

1. Ask a friend for help with a task.
2. Reply kindly when your friend makes a small mistake.
3. Tell a friend that you plan a quiet day.
4. Send good wishes before a job interview.

Lesson Summary

• Give someone a hand: help with a task.
• Never mind: tell someone not to worry about a small problem.
• Take it easy: rest or relax.
• All the best: send good wishes.

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