Phrases & Expressions

To finish something by the required time.

• We have to meet the deadline.
• She always meets her deadlines.

To provide or supply what is necessary or wanted for someone or something.

• We must meet the needs of the community.
• This plan will meet the needs of all students.

To fail to take an opportunity.

• Don't miss this chance.
• He missed his chance to apologize.

To fail to finish on time.

• He missed the deadline by two days.
• Don't miss the deadline.

To clean the floor with water and a mop.

• I'll mop the floor tomorrow.
• She mopped the kitchen floor.

A friend you've known for a long time.

• He's an old friend of mine.
• I met an old friend yesterday.

Help provided to customers via the internet.

• You can get online support 24/7.
• The website offers online support for users.

To start an account at a bank.

• I need to open a bank account.
• You need an ID card to open a bank account.

To say something nice or admiring about someone.

• He paid her a compliment on her new dress.
• It's polite to pay a compliment when you visit someone's home.

To show that you honour or have a high opinion of someone or something.

• People came to pay their respects at the funeral.
• We should pay respect to those who came before us.