Phrases & Expressions

One suggestion or recommendation.

• Can I give you a piece of advice?
• That's the best piece of advice I've ever received.

a normal day

• Describe a typical day in your life.
• It started as a typical day.

a life full of interesting, thrilling, or adventurous experiences.

• She dreams of an exciting life.
• He had an exciting life as an explorer.

As predicted.

• As expected, he was late.
• As expected, it rained all weekend.

Used to add another item or quality to what has already been mentioned.

• He speaks French as well as English.
• She's smart as well as kind.

It's wise to be cautious.

• Take an umbrella — better safe than sorry.
• Better safe than sorry, lock the door.

To gradually increase in amount, size, or strength.

• Stress can build up if you never take a break.
• Traffic starts to build up around five o'clock.

To call off an arranged meeting.

• I had to cancel my appointment.
• Please cancel my dentist appointment.

To relax and calm down, especially after being stressed.

• Chill out! If we miss this train, we'll just take the next one.
• Your dog ate your homework? Chill out, I'm sure your teacher will understand.

To be published or made available to the public.

• Her new book comes out next month.
• The new phone comes out in September.