Phrases & Expressions

To lose money in business.

• The store made a loss last quarter.
• We can't keep making losses.

To earn money from a business.

• The company made a big profit.
• They didn't make a profit this year.

Discarded plastic material.

• Plastic waste is harming the oceans.
• We need to reduce plastic waste.

To contribute to a situation.

• Luck played a part in his success.
• Everyone played a part in the victory.

To be one of the things that affect or help to cause something.

• Diet plays a role in health.
• He played a key role in the project.

to accept that you caused something

• He took responsibility for the mistake.
• You need to take responsibility.

To put out the flames of candles, especially on a birthday cake, by blowing on them.

• Time to blow out the candles!
• She closed her eyes and blew out the candles.

To strike your open hands together repeatedly, usually to show approval.

• Clap your hands if you enjoyed the show!
• The audience clapped their hands loudly.

To become covered in water or another liquid.

• Don't get wet in the rain.
• My clothes got wet in the storm.

To drink a beverage from a cup.

• Would you like to have a cup of tea?
• He had a cup of coffee this morning.