Phrases & Expressions

A useful or smart suggestion.

• That's a good idea!
• It's a good idea to study every day.

To drink something, often alcoholic.

• Let's have a drink after work.
• Want to have a drink with me?

To eat the first meal of the day, typically in the morning.

• I usually have breakfast at 7 AM.
• Did you have breakfast yet?

To eat the first meal of the day.

• I usually have breakfast at seven.
• Let's have breakfast together tomorrow.

To eat the meal in the evening.

• Come over and have dinner with us.
• They have dinner at 8 PM every night.

To eat the meal in the middle of the day.

• We had lunch together at the café.
• What time do you usually have lunch?

Weather with high temperatures.

• I don't like hot weather.
• The hot weather is expected to continue all week.

Used to make a suggestion.

• How about a cup of tea?
• How about going to the cinema?

Used to ask someone the same question they just asked you.

• I'm fine. How about you?
• How about you, what do you think?

Used to express pleasure, approval, or appreciation for something pleasant.

• How nice of you!
• How nice to see you!