Ways of speaking

get to the point

to talk about the main idea without unnecessary details

get to the point as quickly as possible

to start discussing the important thing immediately

make a toast

to say a few words and drink to celebrate something

have a word with someone

to talk to someone briefly, usually about a problem

tell jokes

to say funny things to make people laugh

crack jokes

to tell jokes, especially in a casual way

get in touch with someone

to contact someone

get into conversation

to start talking with someone

have a quick word

to have a short conversation

chat about

to talk informally about something

carry on talking

to continue talking

have a debate

to discuss different opinions about a topic

make a point

to express an important idea or opinion

speak up

to speak louder or express your opinion

get your point across

to communicate your idea successfully

challenge someone directly

to question or disagree with someone openly

ignore someone

to pay no attention to someone

complain about

to say that you are unhappy about something

bring something up

to mention a topic or start discussing it

come up with

to think of an idea or solution

ask someone a favour

to ask someone to help you

say something in confidence

to tell someone something private or secret

open up

to start talking honestly about your feelings or problems

confide in someone

to tell someone your private thoughts or secrets

tell a lie

to say something that is not true

hide something from someone

to keep information secret from someone

admit something

to say that something is true, especially something difficult

apologise for

to say sorry for something

argue with someone

to disagree or have a conflict with someone

make a mistake

to do something incorrectly