25 useful English phrases for outdoor use
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When engaging in outdoor sports, outings, and adventures, it’s common to meet a few friends; sometimes even foreign backpackers who walk alongside you. At such times, using English to express your teamwork is perfect! 1 Great minds think alike. (Great minds see things in similar ways; this phrase is perfect as the first sentence. But it would be even better to translate it as \"Great minds and beautiful women see things in similar ways\", hehe.) 2 Get going! (Hurry up and start moving; used when it’s time to take action.) 3 We’ve got to hit the road. (We need to leave right away; it has the same meaning as the previous sentence, with \"hit the road\" conveying a sense of urgency in a very vivid way.) 4 I can’t place his face. (Use this sentence when you meet a handsome guy or a pretty girl who greets you but you can’t remember who they are.) 5 Once bitten, twice shy. (If you’re bitten by a snake once, you’ll be afraid of ropes for years.) 6 Look at the big picture. (It’s important to consider the overall situation; this phrase can be used to make everyone think things through when there are disagreements.) 7 I’m exhausted. (I’m completely worn out; this phrase is definitely useful for those who are lazy and don’t exercise much.)
8 I’ve got my second wind. (This sentence can be used after a short rest to indicate that one’s energy has been restored.) 9 My stomach is growling. (For those who turn any activity into an outdoor picnic, eating is of course the most important part; this sentence means my stomach is making noises because I’m very hungry.) 10 Hungry dogs will eat dirty puddings. (When you’re extremely hungry, you’ll eat anything.) 11 ~~~ is now in season. (It’s the perfect time to eat certain foods, such as watermelons, strawberries, apples, peaches, etc.) 12 Let’s grab a bite to eat. (Let’s quickly eat something; it usually implies that time is pressing.) 13 This food is out of this world. (This food is absolutely delicious; one doesn’t get to taste it very often in life.)
14 What a bummer! (That’s so disappointing; I thought there would be many handsome guys, but instead there were only girls. This phrase can be used in such situations.) 15 First things first – focus on the most important tasks first; this phrase can be used in many situations. 16 It’s just my cup of tea – it suits my taste, whether referring to people or things. 16 Does ~~~~~~~ suit your taste? (Is it to your liking?) 17 Take it easy, slow down. (What an old donkey says to a young one: take it easy, don’t rush.) 18 Do as I said. (What an old donkey says to a young one: do as I instruct. Sometimes robbers also use this phrase, hehe.) 19 Let’s roll up our sleeves. (Let’s get to work together; rolling up one’s sleeves means getting started on a task.)
20 Put it in my hands. (For a lazy, stupid, doll-like new donkey, sometimes it’s helpful to ask for help with simple tasks like carrying food; you can say, “Leave it to me.”) 21 It’s a short-cut. (This is a quicker way.) 22 I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you (I’ll pray for you, for example when climbing mountains or crossing rivers.) 23 One boy is a boy; two boys half boy; three boys no boy. (One monk carries water by himself, two monks carry water together, but three monks have no water to drink. The leader can use this saying to teach us to work together and help each other, hehe.) 24 Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. (Don’t worry needlessly; hehe, it’s my favorite saying.) 25 Did you get the picture? (Do you understand now?) This sentence can be used after the old donkey has finished explaining to the new donkey)