Phrases & Expressions

To use a camera to make a picture of someone or something.

• Can you take a photo of us?
• I love taking photos when I travel.

To remove something or someone from a place or from a person.

• The waiter took away our plates.
• Nothing can take away my happiness today.

To look after someone or something.

• Can you take care of the children tonight?
• Take care of yourself.

In the present time; nowadays.

• These days, everyone has a phone.
• He's tired these days.

Still remaining before something happens or ends.

• There are only two weeks to go until the holidays.
• With five minutes to go, the score was still 1–1.

Used to talk about something that happened regularly or was true in the past but is not now.

• I used to live in a small apartment before moving here.
• We used to go camping every summer when I was a child.

To be careful.

• Watch out for the steps!
• You need to watch out for scams.

An informal greeting used to ask how someone is, or to ask what is happening.

• What's up? I haven't spoken to you in a long time.
• Hey, what's up? Are you busy?

Used to give someone complete freedom to choose or do something.

• You can have whatever you like for dinner tonight.
• Pick whatever you like from the menu.

Used to tell someone they can choose anything they like or decide on something themselves.

• We can eat out or stay home, whatever you want.
• You can have whatever you want for your birthday.