Phrases & Expressions

To attend a live performance of music.

• We're going to a concert next week.
• She loves to go to concerts.

To wash your body by sitting or lying in a bath of water.

• I like to have a long bath in the evening.
• The baby has a bath before bed.

To stop working or doing an activity for a short time to rest.

• Let's have a break and get some coffee.
• You look tired; why don't you have a break?

To spend time away from home for rest or enjoyment, often traveling.

• We are going to have a holiday in Italy.
• They had a wonderful holiday last summer.

To meet with others to discuss something.

• We have a meeting at 3 pm.
• They had a long meeting yesterday.

To organize and host a social gathering for celebration or entertainment.

• We're having a party for her birthday next Saturday.
• Let's have a party to celebrate our success!

To eat a meal outdoors, typically in a park or scenic place, with food brought from home.

• Let's have a picnic in the park this weekend.
• They decided to have a picnic by the lake.

To go into water and swim for pleasure or exercise.

• Let's have a swim in the ocean.
• He had a swim every morning.

To attempt to do something.

• You should have a try at this game.
• Let me have a try; I think I can fix it.

To feel that something good will happen.

• I have high hopes for the new project.
• She has hopes of winning the competition.