Phrases & Expressions

When a company or person takes a long time to serve customers.

• We experienced slow service at the restaurant.
• Slow service is frustrating for customers.

A polite request to smile, often for a photo.

• Smile please, the camera is on.
• The attendant said, 'Smile please'.

All available items, tickets, or places have been sold or taken.

• The concert tickets are sold out.
• Unfortunately, the hotel is completely sold out.

A polite apology for interrupting someone or asking for their help.

• Sorry to bother you, but can you help me?
• Sorry to bother, do you have the time?

Used to say you like a suggestion, plan, or idea.

• Let's meet at 8. Sounds good!
• We can go to the cinema. Sounds good.

Used to express strong approval or enthusiasm for a suggestion or idea.

• We could visit the museum. Sounds great!
• Let's have dinner at seven. – Sounds great!

The principle that sport should be open to and enjoyed by everyone.

• Our goal is sport for all, whatever your age or ability.
• This event promotes sport for all.

To remain in one place without moving at all.

• The children had to stand still for the class photo.
• He stood still while the photographer took his picture.

To remain hopeful and confident about the future.

• Always try to stay positive.
• Stay positive, even when things are hard.

A common wish for someone's safety, especially when that person is leaving or is in a dangerous situation.

• Have a good trip! Stay safe.
• It's snowing hard. Stay safe on the roads.