Phrases & Expressions

A restaurant table suitable for four people.

• A table for four, please.
• Do you have a table for four?

A restaurant table suitable for two people.

• A table for two, please.
• We have a table for two reserved.

To pause and breathe in air, often to rest or calm down.

• Take a deep breath and try again.
• He stopped to take a breath.

To turn your body or vehicle towards the left side.

• Take a left at the next corner.
• Take a left onto Elm Street.

To need only a short time to do.

• It will only take a minute to fix.
• Filling in the form should only take a minute.

To turn right, especially when walking or driving.

• Take a right at the traffic lights.
• Take a right onto Oak Avenue.

To do something slowly and carefully, without rushing.

• Let's take it slow with this new relationship.
• You should take it slow and enjoy the journey.

To do something one after another in a regular order.

• Let's take turns driving.
• The children took turns on the swing.

A way to pay by touching your card or phone to a payment machine.

• At the checkout, you can just tap to pay with your card.
• You can tap to pay with your phone.

Used to express relief that something has happened or not happened.

• Thank goodness the train wasn't late today.
• Thank goodness you remembered to bring the tickets!