Phrases & Expressions

To tell someone that you will definitely do something.

• I made a promise to always be honest with you.
• He made a promise to his daughter.

To reserve a table, room, etc.

• I'd like to make a reservation for two.
• Did you make a reservation at the restaurant?

To produce any noise at all.

• Don't make a sound, the baby is sleeping.
• The old house made strange sounds at night.

To meet someone to talk while drinking coffee.

• Let's meet for coffee next week.
• They often meet for coffee.

To be late for a flight.

• I missed my flight because of traffic.
• They missed the connecting flight.

To cut the grass in a garden or yard to a shorter, neater length.

• I need to mow the lawn this weekend.
• He mows the lawn every Friday.

To start a new account with a bank, shop or online service.

• I opened a savings account.
• You need ID to open an account.

To put clothes and items into a suitcase.

• I haven't packed my suitcase yet.
• She packed her suitcase carefully.

To give money each month to the owner of a property so you can live in it.

• We pay rent on the first of every month.
• He cannot pay the rent this month.

To give a sum of money to the government as required by law.

• Everyone has to pay tax on their income.
• Small businesses pay tax differently.