Phrases & Expressions

To feel annoyed and tired of something because you have had too much of it.

• Local residents are sick of the noise from the building site starting at six every morning.
• Lots of teenagers say they are sick of being told that their generation spends too much time online.

To take a bottle of wine or another drink with you when invited to a party or meal.

• We were asked to bring a bottle, so we picked up some wine on the way to the party.
• In Britain, guests often bring a bottle when they are invited to someone's home for dinner.

To collect cash from your bank, usually from a cash machine.

• I need to get some money out before we go to the market, because they only take cash.
• She got some money out at the airport so that she could pay for a taxi.

To pay for a meal or drinks for everyone in a group.

• You paid last time, so I'll get the bill tonight.
• My manager insisted on getting the bill after our team lunch as a thank-you for our hard work.

(informal) To eat a quick, small meal or snack.

• They stopped to grab a bite to eat before the film.
• Let's grab a bite to eat on the way home.

To go out in the evening to enjoy yourself, for example at a restaurant, cinema or club.

• After the exams, the whole class had a night out at a restaurant to celebrate.
• With prices rising, many young people can no longer afford to have a night out every weekend.

To be so annoyed by something that you are no longer willing to accept it.

• The residents have had enough of the noise from the new nightclub and have started a petition to close it.
• After three years of unpaid overtime, Selin had had enough of her job and handed in her notice.

(informal) in a very short time; very soon.

• The kettle has just boiled, so the tea will be ready in a sec.
• Wait for me, I'll be ready in a sec.

Used at the end of a list to mean 'or anything similar'.

• You can pay by card, cash, bank transfer or whatever – it really doesn't matter to us.
• If you need time off for a doctor's appointment or whatever, just let your manager know.

Used when pouring a drink or serving food, asking the other person to stop you at the right amount.

• 'Would you like some milk in your tea? Say when,' my host said as she began to pour.
• 'Say when,' the waiter said as he began grating fresh cheese over my pasta.