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#empathy

8 expression(s)

relationships B2

lift someone's spirits

Learn how to use 'lift someone's spirits' to describe making a friend or loved one feel happier and more hopeful.
relationships B1

worry about a friend

Discover how to express concern for someone close to you using the phrase 'worry about a friend'.
relationships B2

cut someone some slack

Understand the idiom 'cut someone some slack' and learn how to use it to ask for leniency or understanding.
relationships B1

feel sorry for

Learn how to use "feel sorry for" to express sympathy or pity in English. Avoid common grammar mistakes with our natural examples and interactive exercises.
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relationships C1

put yourself in someone's shoes

Learn how to use 'put yourself in someone's shoes' to express empathy and perspective-taking.
relationships B1

cheer someone up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb "cheer someone up" to describe making a friend, partner, or family member feel much happier when they are feeling down.
daily-life A2

feel better

Learn how to use the common phrase "feel better" to talk about recovering from an illness or improving your general emotional state in everyday English.
daily-life B1

what's the matter

Learn how to use 'what's the matter' to ask someone what is wrong or why they look upset.