you
person spoken to
The word you use when talking to the person or people you are speaking to.
[You] + [verb]
- You look happy today.
- Can you help me with this?
- I saw you at the store yesterday.
- You should try this cake.
- Are you coming to the meeting?
- You are my friend.
- Can you open the door?
- I like you.
- You have a red car.
- Are you tired?
you bet
1express strong agreement
Used to say 'certainly' or 'of course'.
- "Can I borrow your pen?" "You bet."
- "Will you be there?" "You bet I will."
you know
1check listener's understanding
Used when you want to be sure the other person understands what you mean, or as a pause while thinking.
- It was really hard, you know, to make that choice.
- He's a nice guy, you know?
- You should try it, you know, before saying no.
thank you
1Polite expression of thanks
Used to tell someone you are happy about what they did or gave you.
- Thank you for helping me with my homework.
- "Here’s your coffee." — "Thank you."
thank you
2express gratitude
Used to tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.
- Thank you for your help.
- Thank you so much for the gift.
you never know
1express uncertainty about events
Used to say that something is possible, even if it seems unlikely.
- We might win — you never know.
- You never know what could happen.
you never know
2Anything can happen; uncertain future
Used to say something might happen, even if it seems unlikely.
- Take your camera—you never know what you might see.
- We might get lucky—you never know.
see you later
1Goodbye until later time
A friendly way to say goodbye when you will meet again soon.
- I have to go now. See you later!
- See you later! I'm off to class.
- See you later, Tom! Have a good day.
- I’ll see you later at the party.
see you later
2say goodbye until later
Used when saying goodbye, meaning you will see the person again soon.
- Bye! See you later.
- See you later at the party.