Phrases & Expressions

Near a place or a point in time.

• The shop is close to my house.
• It was close to midnight when we finally got home.

Finished for the day; no longer open for business.

• The shop is closed for the day.
• It's 10 PM, so the library is closed for the day.

A friendly invitation for someone to enter a room or house.

• Come on in, the door's open!
• If nobody answers the door when you ring, just come on in.

To place one arm over the other across your chest, often showing disagreement or being closed off.

• She crossed her arms and refused to listen.
• Don't cross your arms; it looks defensive.

Words written on a sign or said to ask people not to interrupt you.

• Please put the 'do not disturb' sign on the door.
• I'm working, so do not disturb.

To try as hard as one possibly can to achieve something.

• Although Ted did his best, he still failed his chemistry test.
• You might not get a perfect score, but just do your best.

To perform well academically.

• She works hard and does well in school.
• I want my kids to do well in school.

A phrase used to tell someone not to be afraid or worried.

• Don't panic, we will find a solution.
• The teacher said, 'Don't panic, just do your best.'

A command to secure the safety belt around yourself.

• Please fasten your seat belt before the plane takes off.
• When the seat belt sign is on, please fasten your seat belt.

To feel unhappy and low in spirits, often without a clear reason.

• I feel a bit down today.
• She's been feeling down since the exam.