Phrases & Expressions

A lengthy period of time.

• I haven't seen her in a long time.
• It's been a long time.

To experience the emotion of happiness; to be in a state of joy or contentment.

• I feel happy today.
• Music makes me feel happy.

To experience the emotion of sadness; to be unhappy or sorrowful.

• She felt sad after the news.
• Why do you feel sad?

To attend school to study or learn.

• Kids go to school at 8.
• I went to school in Istanbul.

To bid farewell to someone when leaving or parting ways.

• It's hard to say goodbye.
• Say goodbye to grandma.

To express gratitude or appreciation to someone.

• Don't forget to say thank you.
• He always says thank you.

To use money to buy something.

• I spent too much money on shoes.
• He spends money like water.

To use time doing something.

• I love spending time with my family.
• He spends too much time on his phone.

A poor or unwise idea.

• That's a bad idea.
• Drinking before driving is a bad idea.

An enjoyable period spent doing something, often in the phrase "have a good time".

• Have a good time at the party tonight!
• We had a really good time on holiday in Greece.