Phrases & Expressions

To hire or use a taxi to travel somewhere.

• It's late, we should take a taxi.
• They took a taxi to the airport.

To describe real or imagined events to someone, usually in an interesting way.

• Grandpa loves to tell stories.
• Tell me a story before bed.

The final part or conclusion of an event, story, or period of time.

• The end of the movie was sad.
• We reached the end of the road.

Used to ask someone to do something.

• Will you please be quiet?
• Will you help me carry these boxes upstairs?

To put information on paper so it can be remembered or read later.

• Write down your address on this form.
• I always write down new words I learn.

an extraordinary time

• We had an amazing time.
• It was an amazing time of my life.

During the period when someone was a child.

• As a child, I lived in Italy for two years.
• She loved drawing and painting as a child.

Very quickly, when possible.

• Please call me as soon as possible.
• I'll finish the report as soon as possible.

Used to ask someone politely to be patient while you do or explain something.

• Bear with me, I'll find the information for you.
• Bear with me for a moment, please.

A large, busy town or city.

• She moved to a big city to find a job.
• Life in a big city can be exciting.