Let's (do something).
The phrase "Let's ___" is well-known to English learners. However, learners often over-use "Let's ___" and use it in situations where it isn't appropriate.
When can you say "Let's ___"? You usually use it when you're suggesting something that you're sure the listener will accept. If you're meeting a friend for lunch, then you're sure that they will agree to eat with you. So you can say:
In situations where you're not sure how the listener will respond to your suggestion, you can use other phrases like "Would you like to ___?", "Why don't we ___?" or "We should ___":
Would you like to go out to dinner with me some time?
Why don't we meet at 7:30?
We should get together some time and have a drink.
This phrase appears in these lessons:
- “I'm starving! Let's eat.”
- “Let's all take a step back and remember that it's about what's best for the kids.”
- “OK. Let's go with that then.”
- “Let's... talk about that offline.”
- “Let's definitely keep in touch.”
- “We've been cooped up in here for too long. Let's go get some fresh air.”
- “Let's go for a stroll after dinner.”
- “Let's crack open a window and get some fresh air in here.”
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