Phrases & Expressions

Sometimes, but not often.

• From time to time, we eat out.
• He calls me from time to time.

To start an activity or to leave for a destination.

• If you don't get going on your homework, you'll be up all night.
• We'd better get going to the restaurant or we'll be late for our reservation.

To leave a bus, train, plane or bicycle.

• Get off the train at the next stop.
• We got off the bus in the city centre.

To go onto a bus, train, plane, ship or bicycle.

• We got on the bus at the station.
• Hurry up and get on the train before the doors close.

to understand the main idea

• Okay, I get the point.
• Do you get the point I'm making?

To attempt something.

• I'm not sure I can do it, but I'll give it a try.
• Why don't you give it a try?

To eat a small amount quickly.

• Let's grab a bite to eat.
• I need to grab a bite before the meeting.

To get a coffee quickly.

• Want to grab a coffee?
• I'm going to grab a coffee before work.

To talk briefly with someone, often about a specific issue.

• Can I have a word with you?
• I'll have a word with him about it.

A lot of cars moving slowly.

• I'm stuck in heavy traffic.
• There's heavy traffic on the highway.