Phrases & Expressions

The idea that the physical environment and materials can actively support children's learning and development.

• They believe in the environment as third teacher.
• The classroom design reflects the environment as third teacher.

The rent payment required for the first and final month of a tenancy.

• The landlord asked for first and last month's rent.
• This includes first and last month's rent.

Used to give your personal opinion or point of view.

• From where I stand, this is a mistake.
• From where I stand, you should apologize.

A phrase used in radio communication to check the clarity of the signal.

• This is base, how do you hear?
• Control to aircraft: How do you hear?

Used to admit that you have done something wrong and should say sorry to someone.

• I was rude yesterday; I owe you an apology.
• I owe you an apology for not telling you the truth.

A safety principle: if unsure about landing, perform a go-around.

• The pilot remembered: if in doubt go around.
• Our instructor's golden rule was simple: if in doubt, go around.

When the appropriate moment arrives; eventually.

• All will be revealed in due time.
• In due time, you'll understand.

In the past, especially a time that seems simpler or more traditional.

• In olden days, people rode horses.
• In olden days, things were different.

Sitting on the saddle while riding a bicycle or a horse.

• She stayed in the saddle for the whole climb.
• He spent six hours in the saddle on the first day of the tour.

alone, peacefully

• He lives in solitude.
• She prefers to work in solitude.