Phrases & Expressions

To lean back in a seat and relax.

• Sit back and enjoy the show.
• He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.

To stay in bed later than usual.

• I love sleeping in on weekends.
• He slept in until noon.

To stay overnight at someone else's house.

• Can I sleep over at your house tonight?
• My kids love to sleep over at their grandparents'.

To leave a place quietly without being noticed.

• He managed to slip out of the meeting early.
• We slipped out before the speeches started.

To end a relationship or partnership.

• The couple decided to split up after ten years.
• Her parents split up when she was five.

To cover a large area, or to be placed far apart.

• The city continues to spread out into the countryside.
• The village is spread out along the river.

To defend or support someone or something you believe is right.

• Stand up for what you believe in.
• She always stands up for her friends.

To begin an activity or event.

• Let's start off with a brief review.
• She started off her speech with a question.

To begin something again from the beginning.

• The project failed, so we have to start over.
• After the mistake, she decided to start over.

To move backward from a position.

• Please step back from the edge of the platform.
• She stepped back to let the old man pass.