Phrases & Expressions

To travel or move in the direction of south.

• Head south along the coast.
• Let's head south for warmer weather.

To travel or move in the direction of west.

• Head west towards the sunset.
• Head west to find the nearest town.

Used to ask for directions to a place.

• How do I get to the train station?
• How do I get to your office?

Used to ask about the distance between two places.

• How far is the city center from here?
• How far is it to the airport?

Used to apologize when you accidentally did something that caused a problem or upset someone.

• I didn't mean to spill the coffee on your shirt.
• I didn't mean to interrupt your conversation.

A polite way to ask someone to do something, showing you do not want to cause them trouble.

• Could you help me, if it's no trouble?
• Could I have a glass of water, if it's no trouble?

A warning to keep something dry and protected from moisture.

• The label on the box said "Keep dry".
• Keep dry and store the tablets below twenty-five degrees.

A polite way to decline an offer, suggesting you might accept it later.

• Can you help me today? Sorry, maybe next time.
• I can't go to the party. Maybe next time.

Used to say that a person can learn or start something new at any age.

• She started university at sixty; she's never too old to learn.
• Don't worry about starting late, you're never too old.

A rule or sign stating that pets are not allowed in a specific place.

• The apartment has a strict no pets policy.
• Sorry, it's no pets allowed in this hotel.