Phrases & Expressions

to require time to do or happen

• Learning a language takes time.
• Take your time, there's no rush.

To say what really happened.

• Just tell me the truth.
• It's better to tell the truth.

To send someone a text message on a mobile phone.

• I'll text you later.
• She texted me the address.

To work for the whole of the normal working week.

• She works full-time at the bank.
• I want to work full-time.

To work for only part of the normal working week or day.

• He works part-time at a café.
• Students often work part-time.

To cooperate with one or more people to achieve a common goal.

• We worked together on the presentation.
• It's easier when we work together.

An agreement to pay money to cover damage or theft of a car.

• You need car insurance before you can drive legally.
• My car insurance premium went up this year.

To feel very tired.

• I feel exhausted after work.
• She felt exhausted after the long flight.

to feel mental pressure

• I feel stressed at work.
• Don't feel stressed about it.

To be logical or understandable.

• That doesn't make sense to me.
• Now it all makes sense.