Phrases & Expressions

Sleep from which it's easy to wake.

• He was in a light sleep.
• A light sleep is easily disturbed.

Someone who learns slowly.

• He's a slow learner but he tries.
• Slow learners need patience.

To officially ask for a visa by completing forms and providing documents.

• I need to apply for a visa to visit Japan.
• She will apply for a visa next week.

To sit or lie in the warm sun, enjoying it.

• We basked in the sun all afternoon.
• Lizards bask in the sun to warm their bodies.

To work or exercise hard enough to start sweating; to make a real effort.

• He didn't break a sweat during the race.
• We really had to break a sweat to finish on time.

To eat food after a period of not eating, especially after a religious fast or the night.

• Muslims break the fast at sunset during Ramadan.
• She will break the fast with a small meal after her surgery.

To start talking after a period of silence.

• He broke the silence with a question.
• A loud knock on the door broke the silence.

A list of food and drink items available for the first meal of the day.

• The hotel has a breakfast menu.
• We looked at the breakfast menu.

To tell someone about recent events or information.

• She brought good news from the capital.
• The messenger brought news of the victory.

To provide comfort or ease from pain, distress, or a difficult situation.

• The cool drink brought relief from the heat.
• His apology brought relief to the wronged party.