Phrases & Expressions

To listen to, watch, or think about something carefully.

• Please pay attention to the safety instructions.
• You need to pay more attention to your studies.

To return something to its proper place.

• Put away your toys before dinner.
• She put the dishes away in the cupboard.

To place something on a surface, or stop holding it.

• Put down your bag and relax.
• She put the phone down and looked at me.

To stretch out your hand or arm towards something.

• He reached for the highest shelf to get the book.
• She reached for her keys on the table.

To use all of something so that there is none left.

• We've run out of milk.
• The shop has run out of sugar.

A wish for someone to have a good journey.

• Have safe travels, and call us when you arrive!
• Thanks for visiting us, and safe travels back home!

To use less time than usual.

• This shortcut will save time.
• We need to save time on this project.

To arrange dishes on a table for a meal.

• Can you set the table while I finish cooking?
• She set the table for four.

Every day of the week.

• The library is open seven days a week.
• He practiced his guitar seven days a week.

To pass a day doing something or being somewhere.

• We spent the day at the beach.
• She spent the day reading in the garden.