Phrases & Expressions

To put on clothes to see if they fit.

• Can I try this on?
• She tried on five dresses.

To test something to see if it works or is good.

• Let's try out the new restaurant tonight.
• Can I try out this chair?

To turn your body so you face the opposite direction.

• Turn around and face me.
• He turned around to see who was there.

To flip something so the other side is on top.

• Turn over the pancake so it cooks evenly.
• Please turn over the page to continue reading.

To become red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, shyness, or anger.

• She turned red when he complimented her.
• His face turned red with embarrassment.

To seek help, advice, or support from someone or something.

• When you have problems, turn to your parents for help.
• He turned to crime after losing his job.

To walk without a specific destination.

• Let's walk around the city center.
• He walked around the room, looking for his keys.

To go past someone or something while walking.

• She walked by without seeing me.
• I walk by the cafe every day.

To leave a place suddenly, often because you are angry or upset.

• He walked out of the meeting.
• Half the audience walked out before the film ended.

Used to tell someone to look ahead while walking or moving, so as not to bump into something.

• Watch where you're going, the floor is wet.
• Watch where you're going when you carry that.