Phrases & Expressions

To remain awake instead of going to bed.

• Ted and Amber stayed up all night talking.
• Whenever I stay up late, I regret it.

Used to express relief that something has happened or not happened.

• Thank goodness the train wasn't late today.
• Thank goodness you remembered to bring the tickets!

Used to tell someone to look ahead while walking or moving, so as not to bump into something.

• Watch where you're going, the floor is wet.
• Watch where you're going when you carry that.

Used to tell someone to be careful where he or she is walking.

• Watch your step when you walk on the ice.
• Watch your step, the stairs are very steep here.

An informal question asking if there is any recent news or developments.

• So, what is new with you these days?
• What is new at work since I left?

An informal greeting asking for recent news or updates.

• What's new? Anything exciting happen?
• Hi Sarah, what's new with you?

To shout angrily at someone.

• Don't yell at me!
• He yelled at the kids for being noisy.

Something is very easy to find or recognize because it is large, obvious, or in a prominent location.

• The building is huge, you can't miss it.
• Turn left at the big red sign; you can't miss it.

Used to say that you will happily do what someone has asked.

• Can you bring me that file? — You got it.
• Two coffees, please. — You got it!

I heard this information from a secret or unnamed source.

• A little birdie told me you are leaving.
• How did you know? A little birdie told me.