Phrases & Expressions

Used to refer to something unknown or unspecified, emphasizing that it doesn't matter what it is.

• Whatever it is, we need to deal with it quickly.
• Just tell me, whatever it is, I can handle it.

When you have free time and are not busy.

• Call me when you have time.
• Let's discuss this when you have time.

Close enough to a place that you can easily walk there, rather than needing a car or public transport.

• The beach is within walking distance.
• We found a hotel within walking distance of the theatre.

Used to talk about an imagined past situation or a past action that did not happen.

• I would have helped if I had known.
• She would have come, but she was sick.

A polite way to ask if something can be done.

• Would it be possible to reschedule?
• Would it be possible to get a refund?

An HTTP error message meaning that the server refuses to let you see a page.

• I got a 403 Forbidden error when I tried to open the page.
• A 403 Forbidden message means you do not have permission to see the page.

An HTTP status code indicating that the server is temporarily unable to handle the request.

• Please try again later.
• The server is currently unavailable.

A very large amount of money.

• That ring cost a fortune.
• He made a fortune in real estate.

A large amount.

• We had a great deal of fun.
• It costs a great deal of money.

An advance warning.

• Thanks for the heads-up.
• Just giving you a heads-up.