Phrases & Expressions

An evening meal eaten later than usual, close to bedtime.

• Try not to have a late dinner.
• A late dinner can disrupt your sleep.

The time at night when people in a camp, dormitory or prison must turn off the lights.

• Lights out at the summer camp is at ten o'clock sharp.
• The boys kept talking quietly long after lights out.

To seem familiar, as if you have seen or experienced it before.

• That face looks familiar. Have we met before?
• This street looks familiar; I think I've been here before.

To complain or get angry about something in a noticeable way.

• Don't make a fuss — it's only a small mistake.
• He made a fuss about the cold soup.

To write down a series of names or items.

• Please make a list of groceries we need.
• She made a list of her goals for the year.

A phrase used to describe a dog's loyalty and companionship.

• Dogs are often called man's best friend.
• My dog is truly man's best friend.

To meet someone to talk while drinking coffee.

• Let's meet for coffee next week.
• They often meet for coffee.

To leave the home where you live and go to live somewhere else.

• He moved out of his parents' house.
• When are you moving out?

To cut the grass in a garden or yard to a shorter, neater length.

• I need to mow the lawn this weekend.
• He mows the lawn every Friday.

A road sign or rule meaning that vehicles must not park or wait in that place.

• There is 'no waiting' on this side of the street.
• The sign said 'no waiting' during rush hour.