Phrases & Expressions

To go somewhere for pleasure, especially in a vehicle or on an animal.

• Let's take a ride in the new car.
• She loves to take a ride on her horse every morning.

To turn right, especially when walking or driving.

• Take a right at the traffic lights.
• Take a right onto Oak Avenue.

To drink a small amount of a liquid.

• Take a sip of your tea; it's getting cold.
• He took a sip of water to wet his throat.

To move your foot forward, backward or to the side.

• Take a step forward and you'll see it.
• Take a step back and observe.

To go on a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

• We plan to take a trip to Italy next summer.
• My parents took a trip around the world.

To stop working for a period to rest or travel.

• We plan to take a vacation in August.
• She took a vacation to visit her family.

To do something slowly and carefully, without rushing.

• Let's take it slow with this new relationship.
• You should take it slow and enjoy the journey.

To notice or understand the difference between two or more things.

• I can't tell them apart; they look so similar.
• Can you tell the twins apart?

Used to express relief that something has happened or not happened.

• Thank goodness the train wasn't late today.
• Thank goodness you remembered to bring the tickets!

Used to say that something is not allowed, not good enough, or not right.

• This behavior is unacceptable.
• Your work is unacceptable.