Phrases & Expressions

A way of eating that includes good food choices for health.

• A healthy diet is important.
• She follows a healthy diet.

To go to a place with exercise equipment to work out.

• I hit the gym three times a week.
• Let's hit the gym tomorrow morning.

To connect to a phone call or online meeting that other people are on.

• Please join the call at 3 PM.
• Everyone needs to join the call now.

An evening meal eaten later than usual, close to bedtime.

• Try not to have a late dinner.
• A late dinner can disrupt your sleep.

To give money that must be returned.

• He lent me some money.
• I never lend money to friends.

To seem familiar, as if you have seen or experienced it before.

• That face looks familiar. Have we met before?
• This street looks familiar; I think I've been here before.

To no longer be friends.

• I lost a friend over the argument.
• It's sad to lose a friend.

To complain or get angry about something in a noticeable way.

• Don't make a fuss — it's only a small mistake.
• He made a fuss about the cold soup.

To say or guess what you think is true without knowing for sure.

• Can you make a guess at the answer?
• He made a guess about the number of jelly beans.

To write down a series of names or items.

• Please make a list of groceries we need.
• She made a list of her goals for the year.