Phrases & Expressions

To write down a series of names or items.

• Please make a list of groceries we need.
• She made a list of her goals for the year.

To tell someone that you will definitely do something.

• I made a promise to always be honest with you.
• He made a promise to his daughter.

To reserve a table, room, etc.

• I'd like to make a reservation for two.
• Did you make a reservation at the restaurant?

To produce any noise at all.

• Don't make a sound, the baby is sleeping.
• The old house made strange sounds at night.

To decide on a course of action after thinking.

• I can't make up my mind which movie to watch.
• She finally made up her mind to accept the job offer.

A phrase used to describe a dog's loyalty and companionship.

• Dogs are often called man's best friend.
• My dog is truly man's best friend.

To meet someone to talk while drinking coffee.

• Let's meet for coffee next week.
• They often meet for coffee.

To be late for a flight.

• I missed my flight because of traffic.
• They missed the connecting flight.

Money is a limited resource and is not easy to obtain.

• You can't buy everything you want. Money doesn't grow on trees!
• He spends too much. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know.

To go away from a place or person.

• The crowd moved away from the accident.
• Please move away from the edge of the platform.