Phrases & Expressions

Used to tell a service worker that they can keep the extra money you paid.

• Here's twenty. Keep the change.
• I gave the taxi driver twenty dollars and told him to keep the change.

A polite closing phrase used in letters and emails to express good wishes to the recipient.

• I ended the email with "Kind regards" and my name.
• Kind regards from sunny Spain!

I am responsible for a mistake or problem that has occurred.

• It's my fault that the vase broke.
• Don't blame him; it was my fault.

A road sign or rule meaning that vehicles must not park or wait in that place.

• There is 'no waiting' on this side of the street.
• The sign said 'no waiting' during rush hour.

Used to show worry or surprise.

• Oh dear, what happened?
• Oh dear, that's terrible.

Not working or studying because you are taking a break.

• My boss is on holiday until next Monday.
• We were on holiday in Spain.

I will pay for this.

• Don't worry about the bill, it's on me.
• Your coffee is on me today.

At work; while doing one's job.

• Workers must wear helmets while they are on the job.
• Dan got fired for drinking on the job.

Not working or studying because you are taking a break.

• My boss is on vacation until next Monday.
• We met on vacation.

Doing or introducing things sequentially, not all at once.

• Let's try the new foods one at a time.
• Introduce changes one at a time to see the effect.