Phrases & Expressions

When a period of time or an event finishes.

• We arrived at the end of the day.
• Rent is due at the end of each month.

At the earliest point or time.

• At the start of the year, we made new plans.
• It was difficult at the start, but it got easier.

An invitation to go ahead, take something, or do what you want.

• You want to use my phone? Be my guest.
• The last piece of cake? Be my guest!

A polite wish for someone to enjoy their food.

• Bon appétit, everyone!
• Enjoy your meal, bon appétit.

Used to say that the price of a hotel room includes breakfast.

• Is breakfast included in the room price?
• We booked a room with breakfast included.

Used to encourage people to buy goods made or grown in their own area.

• Let's buy local to support our town.
• The campaign urges everyone to buy local.

A question to check if someone can hear you, often used on the phone or from a distance.

• Can you hear me now?
• Hello? Can you hear me?

A casual way to say you will see someone again later.

• I have to go now. Catch you later!
• Catch you later, man.

Tidying up as you work, rather than leaving it all until the end.

• In the kitchen, it's best to clean as you go.
• My mother always told me to clean as you go.

Very easy to understand or see.

• It's clear as day that he is lying.
• The instructions were clear as day.