Social English, explained plainly

What does 'not too bad' mean when someone asks how you are? → What does 'can't complain' mean? → What does 'touch wood' mean? → What does 'long time no see' mean? → What does 'speak of the devil' mean? → What does 'mind you' mean? → What does 'tell me about it' mean? → What does 'fair play' mean? → What does 'nice one' mean in British English? → What does 'you don't say' mean? → What does 'same old same old' mean? → How do I respond to 'how are you' in English? → Is 'pleased to meet you' too formal for everyday use? → What's the difference between 'I look forward to' and 'I'm looking forward to'? → What does 'get well soon' mean and how do I respond to it? → What's the difference between 'congratulations' and 'well done'? → What does 'how do you do' mean and do people still say it? → What does 'there you go' mean? → What does 'off the record' mean? →