Phrases & Expressions

To eat a small amount of food between main meals.

• Would you like to have a snack?
• I'll have a snack before dinner.

To check for traffic in both directions before crossing a street or road.

• Children should always look both ways before crossing the street.
• Look both ways; there might be cars coming.

To prepare the food that is eaten at midday.

• I'll make lunch while you set the table.
• On Sundays, my dad makes lunch for everyone.

To be certain about something; to ensure something happens.

• Make sure you have your passport.
• Please make sure the door is locked.

The action of sitting on and controlling a bicycle.

• Riding a bike to work keeps her fit and saves money.
• Riding a bike is a cheap and healthy way to travel.

To perform the song "Happy Birthday to You" for someone.

• Let's sing Happy Birthday to him.
• Everyone gathered around the cake to sing Happy Birthday.

To wash yourself in a bathtub.

• I take a bath every night.
• She loves taking baths.

To hire or use a taxi to travel somewhere.

• It's late, we should take a taxi.
• They took a taxi to the airport.

To go for a walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.

• Let's take a walk in the park this evening.
• He likes to take a walk before breakfast.

To describe real or imagined events to someone, usually in an interesting way.

• Grandpa loves to tell stories.
• Tell me a story before bed.