Phrases & Expressions

Said when a phone call ends suddenly and unexpectedly, often due to a technical issue.

• We got cut off mid-sentence.
• The call dropped, we got cut off.

To attract notice or interest very effectively.

• The bright colours of the poster grab attention.
• The speaker's opening statement grabbed everyone's attention.

to have a strong liking or attraction to someone or something.

• She has a thing for vintage clothes.
• He has a thing for his colleague.

To have a short argument with someone.

• We had words about the bill.
• They had words after the meeting.

Used to politely suggest an idea or option that the listener may not have considered.

• Have you considered moving?
• Have you considered a different approach?

In order from the highest value or amount to the lowest.

• Sort the numbers from high to low.
• You can sort the prices from high to low.

To delay departure or continue flying until the weather conditions improve.

• We will hold for weather until the fog lifts.
• The flight was delayed; they had to hold for weather.

Used to express anger or shock at someone's rude or disrespectful behavior.

• How dare you come into my room without knocking!
• How dare you say that!

A question used to brainstorm potential solutions or approaches to a problem.

• How might we improve user engagement?
• How might we reduce waste?

A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said, or to apologize for a mistake.

• I beg your pardon? Could you repeat that?
• I beg your pardon, I didn't mean to.