25 Short English Phrases for Encouraging Someone

When you want someone to try hard, try more or not give up, you can encourage them. Below are encouraging phrases in English you can use in specific situations.

Phrases used to encourage someone who is trying to decide whether to do something - For example, one of your friends are thinking of applying for a ELICOS course in Sydney and ask you whether it is a good idea. 

1. Give it a try.

2. Go for it.

3. It’s worth a shot.

4. Why not?

5. What are you waiting for?

6. What have you got to lose?

7. Just do it.

Phrases used to encourage someone to keep doing what they were already doing:

8. Keep up the good work.

9. Keep it up.

10. Good job.

11. Nice job! I’m impressed.

12. I’m so proud of you.

13. You’re almost got it.

14. There you go.

15. You’ve made this far.

Phrases used to encourage someone in trouble:

16. Don’t give up.

17. Keep fighting.

18. Stay strong.

19. Keep pushing

20. Hang in there.

21. Dawn will come.

Phrases used when someone faced with a hard decision:

22. It’s totally up to you.

23. It’s your call.

24. I’ll support you either way.

25. I’m behind you 100%.