Phrases & Expressions

To spend time away from home for rest or enjoyment, often traveling.

• We are going to have a holiday in Italy.
• They had a wonderful holiday last summer.

To eat a meal outdoors, typically in a park or scenic place, with food brought from home.

• Let's have a picnic in the park this weekend.
• They decided to have a picnic by the lake.

Used to invite someone to take or eat as much as they want.

• Help yourself to some cake while I make the tea.
• Please help yourself to drinks and snacks.

Hold on firmly, often used to tell passengers to brace themselves.

• Hold tight, we are about to take off!
• The driver told everyone to hold tight.

Used to describe your physical or emotional state.

• I feel tired after the long journey.
• I feel much better after a good night's sleep.

Used to give advice, suggesting what you would do in someone else's situation.

• If I were you, I would accept the offer.
• If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it.

To move suddenly upwards by jumping.

• The children jumped up and down with excitement.
• The dog jumped up to catch the ball.

To remain on the left side, especially when driving or walking on a path.

• Keep left at the fork in the road.
• Keep left to stay on the main road.

To remain on the right side, especially when driving or walking on a path.

• Keep right when you see the sign.
• In this country, you must keep right.

Used to tell a service worker that they can keep the extra money you paid.

• Here's twenty. Keep the change.
• I gave the taxi driver twenty dollars and told him to keep the change.