Phrases & Expressions

To prepare breakfast.

• I make breakfast every morning.
• He made me breakfast in bed.

Increasing in quantity, degree, or frequency.

• More and more people are working from home.
• It's getting more and more difficult.

Used to tell someone not to worry about something or to forget it.

• You forgot to pick up eggs at the supermarket? Never mind — I'll get them tomorrow.
• Never mind what your friends say — you need to do what you think is right.

Used to show surprise or shock.

• Oh my god, I can't believe it!
• Oh my god, you scared me.

To give money for what you owe.

• I'll pay the bill this time.
• Don't forget to pay the electricity bill.

to like one thing more than another

• I prefer to walk to work.
• She prefers tea to coffee.

An informal way to say goodbye to someone.

• See ya tomorrow at school!
• I'm off now, see ya later!

To program an alarm clock.

• I set the alarm for 6 a.m.
• Don't forget to set the alarm.

to go more slowly

• Slow down, you're driving too fast.
• The economy is slowing down.

To stop an activity for a short time in order to rest.

• Bob always worked 10 hours straight, never taking a break.
• Let's take a break from work and go get some ice cream.