Phrases & Expressions

To relax and not work too hard.

• Take it easy this weekend.
• The doctor told him to take it easy for a few days.

To do something to the best of one's ability.

• Courtney lost the race, but at least she gave it her best shot.
• I know you're nervous about the interview — just give it your best shot.

Remain calm and do not panic in a difficult situation.

• Keep calm, everything will be alright.
• It's important to keep calm under pressure.

To occur or be held at a particular time or place.

• The meeting took place yesterday.
• The festival takes place in August.

To reconsider something carefully before making a decision.

• Think twice before you quit your job.
• You should think twice about that offer.

Time seems to pass very quickly.

• Time flies when you're having fun.
• It's already December? Wow, time flies.

Time is valuable and should not be wasted, as it can be used to earn money.

• Stop chatting and get back to work; time is money.
• We need to finish this project quickly. Time is money.

something that seems bad but turns out to be good

• Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
• It was a blessing in disguise we missed the flight.

Something that is very easy to do or achieve.

• The exam was a piece of cake for me.
• Don't worry, fixing this will be a piece of cake.

A very short distance.

• The beach is a stone's throw from here.
• The school is a stone's throw away.