Phrases & Expressions

To put all your effort and energy into something.

• The coach told us to give our all in the final match.
• She gave her all on stage.

Worth the price that you pay for it.

• This phone is good value for money.
• The hotel was good value for money.

A green symbol, often a tick, that confirms something is correct or has been approved.

• The system shows a green check when the payment is complete.
• You'll see a green check next to your username if it's available.

Used to describe a happy and peaceful life that continues forever, especially after overcoming difficulties.

• They lived happily ever after.
• The fairy tale promised happily ever after.

A period of difficulty, especially financial or emotional.

• Since his wife left him for her dentist, Dan has been going through hard times.
• Nancy's family is going through hard times — her father just lost his job.

Very rarely; almost never.

• I hardly ever drink coffee.
• She hardly ever calls.

to have a natural skill or talent for something.

• She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
• He has a knack for getting into trouble.

A toast made to oneself and one's friends.

• Here's to us, we finally finished the project!
• Here's to us, may we always be friends.

A toast made to honor someone.

• Here's to you, my dear friend!
• Here's to you and your success!

An instruction from air traffic control to stop and stay exactly where you are on the ground.

• Hold position, there is landing traffic on the runway.
• Skyline 452, hold position, a vehicle is crossing the taxiway ahead.