Phrases & Expressions

To get on a train, especially one you hurry to be in time for.

• We need to catch the next train.
• I caught the early train to London.

To start burning.

• The dry grass caught fire quickly.
• Be careful — paper catches fire easily.

To become ill with influenza.

• I caught the flu last winter.
• Many people are catching the flu.

The likelihood that it will rain at a certain time or place.

• There is a high chance of rain this afternoon.
• What is the chance of rain tomorrow?

A form used to collect information from someone upon their arrival or registration.

• Fill out the check-in form at the reception.
• We need your passport details on the check-in form.

A sky without clouds.

• It's a clear sky tonight.
• Under a clear sky, we had a picnic.

To remove dishes after a meal.

• Please clear the table.
• He cleared the table after dinner.

To do physical activity for health.

• You should do exercise every day.
• She does exercise in the morning.

To wash clothes.

• I do the laundry on Sundays.
• She's doing the laundry right now.

To buy food and other things that are needed at home.

• I do the shopping every Saturday morning.
• Could you do the shopping while I'm at work?