{"id":4944,"date":"2024-08-02T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=4944"},"modified":"2024-08-19T09:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:56:50","slug":"10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Popular English Phrases of Encouragement [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#English_phrases_for_boosting_confidence\" >English phrases for boosting confidence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#You_can_do_it\" >You can do it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Believe_in_yourself\" >Believe in yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#You_got_this\" >You got this<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#English_phrases_for_helping_people_to_be_less_stressed\" >English phrases for helping people to be less stressed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Just_do_your_best\" >Just do your best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#It_happens_to_the_best_of_us\" >It happens to the best of us<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Dont_be_so_hard_on_yourself\" >Don&#8217;t be so hard on yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Cheer_up\" >Cheer up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#English_phrases_for_getting_people_to_try_something\" >English phrases for getting people to try something<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Give_it_a_try\" >Give it a try<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Its_worth_a_shot\" >It&#8217;s worth a shot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#English_phrases_for_getting_people_to_keep_doing_something\" >English phrases for getting people to keep doing something<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Keep_it_up\" >Keep it up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Dont_give_up\" >Don&#8217;t give up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Hang_in_there\" >Hang in there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#Youre_on_the_right_track\" >You&#8217;re on the right track<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/10-popular-english-phrases-of-encouragement\/#You_can_do_it-2\" >You can do it!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to say something encouraging to a friend going through tough times, a coworker who needs confidence or someone who just needs to hear some kind words?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we'll go over 13 phrases that native English speakers use to encourage each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_phrases_for_boosting_confidence\"><\/span>English phrases for boosting confidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mdspan datatext=\"el1662623459662\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Anyone can do great things if they just have confidence. Here are some things you can say to help someone believe in themselves.<\/mdspan><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_do_it\"><\/span>You can do it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"You can do it\" means \"I believe you can succeed.\" <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141854\/avatar_38.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><mdspan datatext=\"el1662623496344\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">I've always wanted to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/23\/3-reasons-to-study-japanese-and-why-its-not-that-hard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn Japanese<\/a>, but it just seems so difficult.<\/mdspan><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141850\/avatar_37.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Come on, <strong>you can do it!<\/strong> Just sign up for a course and try learning the basics.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use \"you can do it\" by itself or in a sentence like \"I know you can do it\" or \"I'm sure you can do it.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Believe_in_yourself\"><\/span>Believe in yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Believe in yourself\" means \"trust yourself\" and \"believe that you can do it.\" <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141743\/avatar_29.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I want to be a doctor or a nurse, but I'm scared I'll accidentally hurt someone.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141747\/avatar_30.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Just <strong>believe in yourself!<\/strong> You're the most careful person I know, so if anyone can do it, it's you!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are many sayings that use this phrase: e.g. \"Believe in yourself and anything is possible\" and \"Success starts with believing in yourself.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_got_this\"><\/span>You got this<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"You got this\" or \"You've got this\" means \"I have full confidence in you\" and \"I know you'll succeed.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141737\/avatar_28.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm really nervous about this presentation I need to give at work tomorrow.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141847\/avatar_36.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Hey, <strong>you got this! <\/strong>You've rehearsed the presentation so many times you could probably do it in your sleep!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can think of \"you got this\" like <mdspan datatext=\"el1662623597034\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">\"You (have) got this under control.\"<\/mdspan><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_phrases_for_helping_people_to_be_less_stressed\"><\/span>English phrases for helping people to be less stressed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People sometimes put a lot of pressure on themselves. They may think, \"I need to get 100% on this test!\" or \"I need to get this job!\" Here are some things you can say to make them feel less stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_do_your_best\"><\/span>Just do your best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Just do your best\" means \"Don't worry too much about what happens. Just focus on doing your best.\" <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141719\/avatar_26.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm worried about my English test tomorrow.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141759\/avatar_31.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>Just do your best!<\/strong> That's all that matters.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Just do your best\" reminds people to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid thinking about what they can't control (the results).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on what they can control (trying their best).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_happens_to_the_best_of_us\"><\/span>It happens to the best of us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase means \"Everyone makes mistakes\" or \"Even if you're super smart, talented, or experienced, mistakes will still happen.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can say this phrase to help people feel better about themselves after some sort of mistake or failure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141657\/avatar_22.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm pretty sure I failed my interview.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141729\/avatar_27.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>It happens to the best of us<\/strong>. Just think of it as practice for your next interview.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This phrase sounds nice and positive, because \"best of us\" means \"the best of all people.\" So when you use it, it's like you are saying that someone is \"one of the best people.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_so_hard_on_yourself\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t be so hard on yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, a person's worst critic is themself. They will think about all of the things they've done wrong and ignore the positive things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice someone you know doing this, you can encourage them to change their way of thinking with this phrase. It means \"Don't judge yourself too harshly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141826\/avatar_33.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I could've scored much better on my test if I studied more.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141859\/avatar_40.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>Don't be so hard on yourself.<\/strong> You'll do better next time.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheer_up\"><\/span><strong>Cheer up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is a short and simple way to offer encouragement to someone who is feeling unhappy. We usually follow it with a phrase about something positive in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141702\/avatar_23.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'll have to leave my friends when I go to my new school in the fall.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141651\/avatar_21.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>Cheer up.<\/strong> I'm sure you'll make some great new friends at school. And you can always stay in touch with the friends you have now.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-tell-someone-you-support-them-in-english\/\"><em>How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_phrases_for_getting_people_to_try_something\"><\/span>English phrases for getting people to try something<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, people want to do something but are afraid to take the first step. You can say some encouraging things to give them the push they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_it_a_try\"><\/span>Give it a try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \"give (something) a try,\" you give yourself the chance to try something new: e.g. \"I wasn't sure if I would like hiking, but I <em>gave it a try<\/em>.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we want to encourage someone to try something new or difficult, we can tell them \"give it a try!\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141631\/avatar_17.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Do you think I should apply for a job at Google?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141842\/avatar_35.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>Give it a try!<\/strong> What do you have to lose?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If someone has tried something many times and has not succeeded, you can use the phrase \"Give it one last try.\" This will encourage them to try it again, one final time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_worth_a_shot\"><\/span>It&#8217;s worth a shot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"It<mdspan datatext=\"el1662623809433\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">'s worth a shot\" means <mdspan datatext=\"el1662623809433\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">\"It may or may not work, but it's still worth trying.\"<\/mdspan> If someone asks you whether they should try something, replying <\/mdspan>with this phrase<mdspan datatext=\"el1662623809433\" class=\"mdspan-comment\"> is like saying \"Why not?\"<\/mdspan><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141539\/avatar_4.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Should I enter the pizza eating contest? There are some interesting prizes.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141544\/avatar_5.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>It's <mdspan datatext=\"el1663252623090\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">worth<\/mdspan> a shot<\/strong>. If you win, you get prizes. 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Keep doing it like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141645\/avatar_20.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">How am I doing, coach?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141631\/avatar_17.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">You're doing great. <strong>Keep it up<\/strong>!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will also hear people say \"Keep up the good work,\" which has the same meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_give_up\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t give up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, things get tough and people want to give up on a dream or a goal. You can say \"Don't give up\" to encourage them to keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141604\/avatar_11.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm thinking about dropping out of my PhD program.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141835\/avatar_34.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">But didn't you always want to be a scientist? <strong>Don't give up<\/strong> now! <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hang_in_there\"><\/span>Hang in there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Hang in there\" is similar to \"keep trying\" and \"don't give up.\" It is usually used to encourage someone who is doing or going through something difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141615\/avatar_14.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I really hope I recover from this surgery soon.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141558\/avatar_9.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I'm afraid you may need a few months. <strong>Hang in there!<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This phrase came from a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hang_in_there,_Baby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">famous photograph in the 1970s<\/a>. 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