Phrases & Expressions

To put on a mask, especially in an emergency.

• In case of smoke, don the mask immediately.
• The pilot told passengers to don the mask.

To support a child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development, not only academic learning.

• Our goal is to educate the whole child, not just to prepare pupils for tests.
• This program helps teachers educate the whole child through art and sport.

A contract where the terms are explicitly stated, either orally or in writing.

• They signed an express contract.
• This is an express contract with clear terms.

To feel that people are not treating you with politeness or admiration.

• He felt disrespected by the rude comments.
• Don't make your guests feel disrespected.

To have a strong feeling of sadness or loneliness.

• After they left, she felt empty inside.
• He feels empty, like something important is missing.

To feel that people do not want you there or are not friendly.

• He felt unwelcome after the argument.
• Her cold stare made me feel unwelcome.

An aircraft landing that is harder than usual but still safe.

• The pilot made a firm landing despite the strong winds.
• It was a firm landing, but well within the aircraft's normal limits.

An exciting experience of trying new and possibly unusual foods.

• Trying street food was a real food adventure.
• Let's go on a food adventure tonight.

The range of restaurants, food trends, and people interested in food within a specific area.

• The city has a vibrant foodie scene.
• She moved to Paris to experience the foodie scene.

Weather that is very unusual, unexpected or extreme.

• We experienced some freak weather last night.
• Freak weather events are becoming more common.