Phrases & Expressions

To talk with someone about something.

• I had a nice conversation with my neighbor.
• They had a long conversation about their plans.

To have one's hair cut by a hairdresser.

• I need to have a haircut soon.
• She had her hair cut short last week.

Used to ask about the distance between two places.

• How far is the city center from here?
• How far is it to the airport?

To leap or move suddenly out of a place.

• He jumped out of the car.
• A cat jumped out from behind the bins.

To leap or vault over an obstacle.

• The dog jumped over the fence.
• She jumped over the small stream.

To write what happens or what you feel each day in a book.

• She has kept a diary since she was twelve.
• Keeping a diary helps me organise my thoughts.

A warning to keep something dry and protected from moisture.

• The label on the box said "Keep dry".
• Keep dry and store the tablets below twenty-five degrees.

To silently hope for something, for example before blowing out birthday candles.

• Make a wish before you blow out the candles.
• She made a wish to travel the world.

to create empty space for someone or something.

• Can you make room for my bag?
• We need to make room for the new furniture.

A polite way to decline an offer, suggesting you might accept it later.

• Can you help me today? Sorry, maybe next time.
• I can't go to the party. Maybe next time.