Phrases & Expressions

To tell many people about something, often to encourage participation or awareness.

• Please spread the word about the event.
• He quickly spread the word that the meeting was cancelled.

Used to give a balanced view or consider another side of an argument.

• To be fair, he tried his best.
• To be fair, it wasn't her fault.

Experiencing stress or difficulty due to demands or expectations.

• He works well under pressure.
• I'm under pressure to finish this report.

Used to strongly agree with what someone has just said, often because it is very true.

• "This exam was really hard." "You can say that again!"
• "The weather is so nasty today." — "You can say that again! I don't even want to go outside."

Used to clarify or rephrase something you have just said.

• We'll meet next Friday, that is to say, the 12th of May.
• He's a vegan, that is to say, he doesn't eat any animal products.

Used to introduce a way of saying something, often more simply or mildly.

• To put it simply, you're wrong.
• To put it mildly, it was bad.

Completely recovered from an illness, injury, or upset.

• "All better?" the mother asked after her child stopped crying.
• Your cut looks bad, but you'll be all better in a week.

To eat or drink inside the cafe or restaurant.

• For here or to go?
• For here, please.

Used when ordering food or drink to be consumed at the place of purchase.

• One cheeseburger and a small salad for here, please.
• When the cashier asked, I said, "For here, please."

To look at something or someone for a short time.

• Have a look at this interesting article.
• Let me have a look at the map.