Phrases & Expressions

A night with little activity or noise.

• We had a quiet night in.
• It's a quiet night tonight.

To feel deep romantic love for someone, or strong affection for something.

• He's in love with her.
• I'm in love with this city.

Coffee served without milk or cream.

• I always drink black coffee in the morning.
• One black coffee, please.

To heat water until it bubbles strongly, often to make it safe to drink.

• Always boil water before drinking it when camping.
• Boil water for at least one minute to kill germs.

To arrange a time to see a doctor, hairdresser or other professional.

• Book an appointment with your GP.
• I need to book an appointment for a haircut.

To take money you have to give back.

• I had to borrow money from my brother.
• Don't borrow money from friends.

To do something that is not allowed by a rule.

• You will be punished if you break a rule.
• He broke an important safety rule.

To do something that is not allowed by the rules.

• Players who break the rules will be sent off the field.
• He broke the rules to help his friend.

A special offer where you get a second item of the same kind for free when you buy one.

• It's buy one, get one free this week.
• The supermarket has a buy one, get one free offer.

To arrive in time for a flight.

• We have to catch the 7 am flight.
• He barely caught his flight.