Phrases & Expressions

To give a smile to someone.

• She smiled at the baby.
• He smiled at me from across the room.

To sit down, usually when invited or offered a place.

• Please take a seat, the meeting will start soon.
• Take a seat anywhere you like.

To wash your body by standing under a flow of water from a showerhead.

• I take a shower before bed.
• You should take a shower after exercising.

To stop sleeping early in the morning.

• I wake up early on weekdays.
• She wakes up early to exercise.

To view a film.

• Let's watch a movie tonight.
• We watched a great movie last night.

To look at and listen to programs on television.

• We watch TV in the evening.
• Do you like to watch TV?

To be the winner of a game.

• Our team won the game.
• They won every game this season.

A night that was difficult, unpleasant, or involved little sleep.

• I had a bad night's sleep.
• It was a bad night for the team.

A significant difference.

• There's a big difference between them.
• A small change makes a big difference.

A life filled with many activities, work, or responsibilities.

• She leads a very busy life.
• His busy life leaves little free time.