Phrases & Expressions

Arriving or happening at the exact planned or scheduled moment.

• The train arrived on time.
• Please make sure you are on time for the meeting.

On the highest part or surface of something.

• The cake had chocolate on top and cream inside.
• Put the heavy books at the bottom and the light ones on top.

Happening or done only one time during a year.

• We only eat caviar once a year.
• This special event happens once a year.

Available for or accessible to the general public.

• The park is open to the public from dawn till dusk.
• Is this shop open to the public on Sundays?

The idea that having fewer, better things is better than having many, low-quality things.

• We believe in quality over quantity.
• Choose quality over quantity for durability.

Immediately; without any delay.

• Please come here right away!
• I'll finish this task right away.

A wish for someone to have a good journey.

• Have safe travels, and call us when you arrive!
• Thanks for visiting us, and safe travels back home!

Every day of the week.

• The library is open seven days a week.
• He practiced his guitar seven days a week.

Extremely annoyed or fed up with something or someone.

• Ted is sick and tired of hearing what an excellent student Nicole is.
• I'm sick and tired of this nasty weather we've been having.

To not become angry, excited, or upset.

• Stay calm, everything will be okay.
• She managed to stay calm during the job interview.