This document provides information about encouraging expressions and how to encourage others. It defines encouraging as giving support, motivation and confidence to help someone achieve their goals. It lists ways to encourage others like praising small efforts and having a positive attitude. Examples of encouraging phrases are provided for different situations like when someone is struggling or has yet to start. Encouraging idioms like "hang in there" and "keep your chin up" are explained. Sample encouraging dialogues are included and references for the content are listed at the end.

1. ENCOURAGING EXPRESSION

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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Definition Phrases of
Encouraging
How to
Encourage
Someone
Example of
Dialogue
Example of
Dialogue
Quiz and
Q & A
Idioms References

4. WHAT IS ENCOURAGING?
Encouraging is an expression to give
someone support, motivation, giving
them hope, and confidence to do
something or to make something more
likely to exist, happen, or develop, so
he/she can achieve the goals.

5. HOW TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE?
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Encourage even the smallest effort.
Reject negative responses.
Make positive comments.
Write encouraging comments.
Notice when someone does something good.
Have a good upbeat attitude.
Praise.
Show people their strength.
Show appreciation.
Believe in them.
Be a positive role model.

6. EXPRESSIONS OF ENCOURAGING
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o You have my support!
o You’re doing very well!
o You like it? Go for it!
o It wouldn’t hurt
o Keep at it!
o Stick to it!
o Give it a shot
o Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do
better the next time
o We feel you should go ahead!
o I’m sure you’ll win!
o Go on, you can do it!
o Don’t give up!
o Keep it up!
o No pain, no gain.
o This is for your best..
o I’m sure you will pass
o Come on. This is not the end of the
world

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Phrases to use when someone
hasn't started yet
 Give it a try
 Go for it
 Why not?
 What are you waiting for?
 What do you have to lose?
 Just do it
Phrases to use when someone is
already doing well
 There you go!
 Keep up the good work
 Keep it up
 Good job
 I am so proud of you!

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Phrases to use when someone is
having trouble
 Hang in there
 Don’t give up
 Keep pushing
 Keep fighting!
 Stay strong!
 Never give up
 Never say die
 Come on! You can do it!
Phrases to use when someone is facing
a hard decision
 I will support you either way
 I am behind you 100%
 It is totally up to you
 It is you call
 Follow your dreams
 Believe in yourself

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Sascia : Hello Selfi, what’s wrong with you? Any problem?
Selfi : Tomorrow the story telling competition will be held, and
now… I am still nervous if I must face many audience in front of me
Sascia : believe in yourself, you are the selected student from our
school, everyone does’nt have same change like you. You are the best
of the best, please be confident, Go on you can do it!
Selfi : But…
Sascia : Don’t give up!
Selfi : Thank you
Sascia : You are welcome

10. IDIOMS OF ENCOURAGING EXPRESSION
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• Ants in one's pants
People who have ants in their pants are very restless or excited about something.
"I wish he'd relax. He's got ants in his pants about something today.“
• With bells on
If you go somewhere with bells on, you are delighted and eager to go there.
"Of course I'll be there - with bells on!“
• Hang in there
Don't quit; don't give up; persist; keep holding on
"I know times are tough right now, but hang in there.“
• Keep your chin up
Stay positive; don't get discouraged
"Hey, don't look so sad. Keep your chin up. Things will get better."

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Rizka : I heard your mother is sick, dit?
Adit : Hi Rizka Yes, it is true that my mother is being treated at the hospital because of
dengue fever. I am very sad because the platelets continue to decrease
Rizka : I'm sorry to hear that. You have to stay strong and take care of your health in order to
take care of your mother.
Adit : My sister and I are alone taking care of Mom in the hospital, My dad is still on his way
home because he works very far away. Sometimes I feel very tired and have trouble sleeping.
Rizka : don't look so sad. Keep your chin up. Things will get better. Your mother will recover
quickly after going through these critical times.
Adit : Thank you, Rizka. I'm so grateful to be able to tell you what I feel inside.
Rizka : It's okay, I will always support you. If there's anything I can help with, don't hesitate to
tell me

12. REFERENCES
Encouraging definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
(collinsdictionary.com)
30 phrases for encouraging someone in English | PhraseMix.com
English idioms by theme - enthusiasm-eagerness-motivation | Learn
English Today (learn-english-today.com)
https://www.englishalex.com/post/3-common-idioms-to-encourage-
others-with-practice-questions

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