Phrases & Expressions

Happening or arriving at the exact scheduled moment, without any delay.

• The train arrived on time.
• Please make sure you finish the report on time.

Honest and direct conversation between people.

• Open communication is key in a healthy relationship.
• We encourage open communication within the team.

An agreement made by word of mouth, not in writing.

• An oral contract is difficult to prove.
• They had an oral contract for the services.

To pack only a few essential items for a trip, resulting in light luggage.

• For this short trip, I will pack light.
• It's best to pack light when traveling by train.

To give money as a penalty for breaking a rule or law.

• He had to pay a fine for parking illegally.
• Make sure you pay the fine before the deadline.

To visit a person or place.

• We paid a visit to our grandparents.
• He paid us a short visit yesterday.

To pay an extra amount of money for money that is borrowed or saved.

• You must pay interest on the loan every month.
• The bank pays interest of two percent a year on my savings.

A period set aside for quiet thought, contemplation, or review.

• We scheduled reflection time after the workshop.
• Take some reflection time to process the information.

To make a new music album available to the public.

• The singer will release an album next month.
• They plan to release an album of old songs.

To decide on and state the rules or boundaries for behavior.

• It's important for parents to start setting limits early.
• Setting limits helps children feel secure.