Phrases & Expressions

Used to refuse strongly or to say that something will definitely not happen.

• No way am I going there.
• 'Can I borrow your car?' 'No way!'

Used to show surprise or shock.

• Oh my god, I can't believe it!
• Oh my god, you scared me.

During a journey to a place.

• I'll pick up some milk on the way.
• We stopped for lunch on the way to the beach.

to like one thing more than another

• I prefer to walk to work.
• She prefers tea to coffee.

An informal way to say goodbye to someone.

• See ya tomorrow at school!
• I'm off now, see ya later!

Used to introduce one or more examples of something mentioned.

• I like fruits such as apples and oranges.
• Animals such as cats and dogs are popular pets.

To stop an activity for a short time in order to rest.

• Bob always worked 10 hours straight, never taking a break.
• Let's take a break from work and go get some ice cream.

In the present time; nowadays.

• These days, everyone has a phone.
• He's tired these days.

Still remaining before something happens or ends.

• There are only two weeks to go until the holidays.
• With five minutes to go, the score was still 1–1.

Used to talk about something that happened regularly or was true in the past but is not now.

• I used to live in a small apartment before moving here.
• We used to go camping every summer when I was a child.