Phrases & Expressions

You say this to customs officers when you have no goods to pay tax on.

• The customs officer asked, 'Anything to declare?' I said, 'Nothing to declare.'
• He walked through the green channel, saying 'Nothing to declare'.

To go or travel through a place, often without stopping for long.

• We're just passing through.
• The train passes through the city.

A pilot's callout meaning the aircraft is 1,000 feet from its cleared altitude.

• Passing 9,000 feet in the climb, the first officer called "1000 to go".
• The pilot monitoring says "1000 to go" before the aircraft levels off.

A call to passengers that it is time to board a vehicle, especially a train or plane.

• All aboard! The train is leaving soon.
• The conductor shouted, 'All aboard!'

To travel or move in the direction of east.

• Head east until you see the river.
• We will head east to explore the plains.

To travel or move in the direction of south.

• Head south along the coast.
• Let's head south for warmer weather.

To travel or move in the direction of west.

• Head west towards the sunset.
• Head west to find the nearest town.

Used to ask for directions to a place.

• How do I get to the train station?
• How do I get to your office?

To fail to be on time for a scheduled journey, especially by plane.

• If we don't hurry, we will miss the flight.
• He was late and unfortunately missed the flight to London.

To go somewhere to say goodbye to someone who is leaving.

• We saw him off at the airport.
• See your guests off at the door.