Phrases & Expressions

To give money each month to the owner of a property so you can live in it.

• We pay rent on the first of every month.
• He cannot pay the rent this month.

To express admiration or praise about someone.

• Professor Russo paid Jennifer a compliment, saying she had a beautiful smile.
• Isn't it wonderful to pay someone a compliment? It makes them feel good.

To return money that one has borrowed from someone.

• Nicole paid her friend back the $10 she had borrowed.
• You can borrow $50, but don't forget to pay me back.

To give a sum of money to the government as required by law.

• Everyone has to pay tax on their income.
• Small businesses pay tax differently.

To think about and arrange what will happen in the future.

• You should plan ahead for your holiday.
• It's wise to plan ahead when starting a new diet.

To play an electronic game on a computer, console, or phone for fun.

• I like to play video games after work.
• They spent the afternoon playing video games.

To produce a hard copy of a document or image from a computer using a printer.

• Could you print out the document before the meeting?
• He printed out the email.

To place something where it was before.

• Put it back where you found it.
• Please put the book back on the shelf.

To delay or postpone something until a later time.

• They decided to put the decision on hold.
• The project has been put on hold until next year.

Fifteen minutes past the hour.

• The train leaves at quarter past two.
• It's quarter past five now.