Phrases & Expressions

The time of day when the largest number of people are travelling or using a service.

• The subway is always crowded during peak hour.
• Try to avoid driving in peak hour traffic if you can.

A profile on a social platform.

• He deleted his social media account.
• Do you have a social media account?

To be absent from work for a day.

• I'm taking a day off tomorrow.
• She took a day off to rest.

To take money out of a bank account.

• I need to withdraw some money.
• He withdrew $200 from the ATM.

The amount of money needed for basic necessities like food, housing, and transport.

• The cost of living is rising.
• The cost of living here is too high.

A family with many members.

• I have a big family.
• They come from a big family.

To make your hair neat with a comb.

• Did you comb your hair?
• She combed her hair carefully.

To move from one side of a road to the other.

• Be careful when you cross the street.
• We need to cross the street to get to the shop.

To complete schoolwork at home.

• I do my homework after dinner.
• Have you done your homework yet?

To have eaten enough food and not want any more.

• I feel full after that large meal.
• After a bowl of soup, I feel full for hours.