Phrases & Expressions

To receive money for work that you have done.

• He works hard to earn money for his family.
• Many students try to earn money during the summer holidays.

To begin to love someone romantically.

• They fell in love at university.
• I fell in love with this city.

Time spent together with your family, often doing enjoyable activities.

• Sundays are family time.
• We turn off our phones during family time.

To be unable to understand something or think clearly about it.

• I feel confused about the rules.
• Many students feel confused when the rules keep changing.

To feel sad because you are alone or without friends.

• He feels lonely in the new city.
• Sometimes I feel lonely.

To feel that someone cares about you very much.

• Children need to feel loved.
• Her kind words made me feel loved.

to feel afraid

• I feel scared in the dark.
• She feels scared of dogs.

To feel nauseous or unwell.

• I feel sick after that ride.
• She feels sick today.

to feel astonished by something unexpected

• I feel surprised by his decision.
• She feels surprised every time.

A country that is not your own.

• He's never been to a foreign country.
• Living in a foreign country is exciting.