Phrases & Expressions

To establish a place for camping, usually by pitching tents and arranging supplies.

• We set up camp by the river.
• They decided to set up camp for the night.

To start living in a new home and arrange it with furniture and belongings.

• They got married and set up house in a small flat.
• After college, she moved to London to set up house.

A feeling of not getting enough air, making it hard to breathe easily.

• She experienced shortness of breath after climbing the stairs.
• Shortness of breath can be a symptom of many health problems.

A system where a workplace operates with only one work shift a day.

• The factory operates on a single shift basis.
• They decided to implement a single shift to save costs.

To begin a family by having children.

• They want to start a family soon.
• Many couples start a family in their thirties.

To move your finger across a touchscreen from right to left.

• You swipe left to see the next photo.
• Swipe left to remove this item from your list.

To study a series of lessons on a particular subject.

• He took a course in computer programming.
• You can take an online course.

To listen to and consider someone's advice.

• You should take my advice on this matter.
• He rarely takes advice from others.

To look after someone or something.

• Can you take care of the plants while I'm away?
• She takes care of her younger brother after school.

Very dense fog.

• There was thick fog on the road.
• The plane couldn't land in thick fog.