Phrases & Expressions

To become less angry, excited, or upset.

• Calm down and tell me what happened.
• It took her hours to calm down.

To return to a place or a previous state.

• She will come back tomorrow.
• I hope my lost dog comes back home.

To move from a higher place to a lower one.

• Come down from that tree before you fall!
• She came down the stairs to answer the door.

To discover information or learn a fact.

• Al is calling the theater to find out what time the movie starts.
• They never found out about the surprise party.

To return to a place, especially your home.

• What time did you get back home?
• We got back from our holiday late last night.

To enter a car, taxi or building.

• Get in the car, we're leaving.
• The door was locked, so we couldn't get in.

To leave a place or vehicle.

• Get out of the car, please.
• We need to get out of here now.

To stop trying to do something, often because it is too difficult.

• Don't give up – you're almost there!
• I'm not giving up yet; I can still win.

To continue doing something.

• Please go on with your story.
• She went on talking even after everyone had left.

To leave your home to go to a social event or for entertainment.

• We go out every Friday night.
• She asked him if he wanted to go out this weekend.