Phrases & Expressions

To use an opportunity or advantage effectively.

• You should make use of every chance to practise your English.
• We should make use of the good weather.

A polite way to ask if a specific person is available to talk, often used when making a phone call.

• May I speak to the manager, please?
• May I speak to Mr. Smith?

A polite phrase you say when you meet someone for the first time.

• It's a pleasure to meet you, Professor Clark.
• "This is my sister, Emma." "Pleasure to meet you, Emma."

To ask someone to consider a proposal or question.

• Let's put the proposal to the committee.
• He put the question to the audience.

To arrange a time for a meeting.

• Can you schedule a meeting for Monday?
• I scheduled the meeting for 10 a.m.

A quote that is exactly the same as the original words spoken or written.

• The journalist used a verbatim quote from the witness.
• Please provide a verbatim quote of his statement.

A polite way to ask if something can be done.

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

A contract that is documented in writing and signed by the parties.

• Always get a written contract.
• The written contract protects both sides.

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 statement from a doctor that a person is healthy.

• The doctor gave him a clean bill of health.
• After the tests, she was given a clean bill of health.