Phrases & Expressions

A meeting that happens once every week.

• We have a weekly meeting every Monday morning.
• Please attend the weekly meeting.

A class to practice yoga.

• I go to yoga class on Tuesdays.
• She teaches a yoga class.

A strong, unpleasant taste, like coffee or some medicines.

• Some dark chocolate has a bitter taste.
• The argument left a bitter taste in my mouth.

A new and original idea.

• We need a fresh idea.
• His fresh ideas excited us.

A positive or successful conclusion to a story or situation.

• The movie had a happy ending.
• We hope for a happy ending to this problem.

A large, filling meal that is hard to digest.

• Don't eat a heavy meal before exercise.
• That was a heavy meal.

A small amount of food that is easy to digest and not heavy.

• I prefer a light meal for lunch.
• We had a light meal before the long journey.

A private question about someone.

• Can I ask a personal question?
• Don't ask personal questions.

An error with bad consequences.

• That was a serious mistake.
• She made a serious mistake at work.

A small amount of time.

• He left a short while ago.
• Wait a short while, please.