Phrases & Expressions

The time or activities that happen after school finishes for the day.

• What do you usually do after school?
• Many students have after school clubs.

A phrase used, often at the end of a talk, to ask if anyone has questions.

• Does anyone have any questions?
• That is all for today. Any questions?

Extremely easy to do or accomplish.

• Don't worry, the test was as easy as pie.
• Fixing the bike was as easy as pie.

To request something from someone.

• Ask for help when you need it.
• She asked for a glass of water.

When a period of time or an event finishes.

• We arrived at the end of the day.
• Rent is due at the end of each month.

At the earliest point or time.

• At the start of the year, we made new plans.
• It was difficult at the start, but it got easier.

Coffee served without milk or cream.

• I always drink black coffee in the morning.
• One black coffee, please.

A polite wish for someone to enjoy their food.

• Bon appétit, everyone!
• Enjoy your meal, bon appétit.

To return something or someone to a place.

• Please bring the book back when you finish it.
• He brought back some souvenirs from Italy.

To meet someone by chance.

• I bumped into my neighbour at the shop.
• We bumped into an old friend at the airport yesterday.