Phrases & Expressions

To intend to do something or go somewhere.

• I have plans to visit my family this weekend.
• Do you have plans for the holidays?

Rain that falls in large amounts.

• We had heavy rain all night.
• Heavy rain caused flooding in the city.

Of a product, available in the shop or warehouse and ready to be sold.

• We have the item you want in stock.
• Good news, the product is back in stock!

To remain peaceful and not get upset.

• Keep calm and carry on.
• Try to keep calm in difficult situations.

To not make any noise.

• Please keep quiet during the movie.
• The children were told to keep quiet while the baby slept.

To study a foreign language.

• It takes time to learn a language.
• He's learning a new language.

To write a comment online, often in response to content.

• Leave a comment below.
• She left a nice comment on my photo.

To physically see your own reflection in a mirror.

• He looked in the mirror to check his tie.
• She looked in the mirror and smiled.

Having only a small amount of power remaining in a device's battery.

• A low battery warning appeared just as I started the call.
• My phone has low battery.

To decide between two or more options.

• You have to make a choice between the two universities.
• It's hard to make a choice when you like both.