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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

1 February 2026

You could always ...

We use this expression to make a suggestion.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I don't know what to do this weekend.

You could always come with me. I'm going to Liverpool with some friends.

Example 2

I've got a test tomorrow and I haven't done any work.

You could always phone in and tell school you are sick.

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