Phrases & Expressions

To pay attention to sound broadcast on the radio.

• He listens to the radio on his drive to work.
• They listened to the radio for the weather forecast.

To prepare a sandwich by putting food between slices of bread.

• She made a sandwich for lunch.
• He makes a sandwich every morning before work.

To create sound, especially loud or disruptive sound.

• Please don't make noise; the baby is sleeping.
• The workers made noise early in the morning.

To press a button so that a bell sounds at someone's door.

• He rang the doorbell twice before anyone answered.
• She rang the doorbell and waited outside.

To sit down in your assigned or chosen place.

• Please take your seat before the film begins.
• He took his seat near the front of the plane.

To be able to read a clock and say what time it is.

• The child learned to tell the time this year.
• Can you tell the time without looking at your phone?

A smell that is very noticeable or intense.

• There was a strong smell of paint in the room.
• The market had a strong smell of fresh fish.

To reach a place at the expected or scheduled time.

• The train rarely arrives on time in winter.
• She left early to arrive on time for the interview.

To clean and tidy the house.

• He always does the housework on Saturday mornings.
• She did the housework before the guests arrived.

To clean floors or carpets using a vacuum cleaner.

• He does the vacuuming every Saturday morning.
• Could you do the vacuuming before dinner?