Phrases & Expressions

Cooked mostly through, with a slightly pink center. Used for steak.

• I'd like my steak medium well, please.
• He likes his steak medium well.

Used to say that an action or event had no serious negative consequences.

• "Sorry I'm late." "No harm done, the meeting hasn't started yet."
• The car only has a small scratch, so no harm done.

Using all parts of an animal for food, so that nothing is wasted.

• Nose to tail eating is sustainable.
• The restaurant follows a nose to tail approach, so nothing is wasted.

To remove all trash and belongings from an area when you leave.

• Please pack it out when you leave the park.
• There are no bins on the trail, so hikers must pack it out.

Eggs cooked gently in simmering water without their shells.

• Two poached eggs, please.
• Eggs Benedict has poached eggs.

Kind actions done spontaneously for others.

• She performed random acts of kindness for strangers.
• Every year, a special day celebrates random acts of kindness.

A notice or message saying that a runway cannot be used.

• The runway closed sign was clearly visible.
• The ATIS message said "runway closed" because of snow clearance.

To protect the Earth and its environment from harm or destruction.

• We need to work together to save the planet for future generations.
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle to help save the planet.

A game where players follow clues to find hidden items.

• We played a fun scavenger hunt around the park.
• The birthday party included a scavenger hunt for the kids.

To go to another country to study.

• She is planning to study abroad next year.
• Many students save money for years so they can study abroad.