Phrases & Expressions

To continue doing something without stopping.

• We were tired, but we kept going until we reached the top.
• Keep going, you are almost there.

A phrase used to begin a fairy tale or a story about the past.

• Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle.
• Every night, my grandma would start her stories with 'Once upon a time...'

To lift your arm and hand, usually to get attention or answer a question.

• If you know the answer, please raise your hand.
• The teacher told the children to raise their hands before speaking.

On the point of doing something; very soon.

• I was about to leave the office when my boss called me back in.
• Look at those clouds! It's about to rain.

A button or link on a shopping website that puts an item in your basket.

• Tap 'Add to bag' to save the shoes before you check out.
• I clicked 'Add to bag', but the item never appeared in my basket.

To put an item into your online shopping basket.

• Add the shoes to your cart before you pay.
• Click "Add to cart" and then go to the checkout page.

The time or activities that happen after school finishes for the day.

• What do you usually do after school?
• Many students have after school clubs.

A phrase used, often at the end of a talk, to ask if anyone has questions.

• Does anyone have any questions?
• That is all for today. Any questions?

At the earliest point or time.

• At the beginning of the movie, it was slow.
• At the beginning, I didn't understand.

At the final point or time.

• We will discuss this at the end of the meeting.
• The answers are printed at the end of the book.