Phrases & Expressions

serving yourself food or drinks.

• Self service buffet.
• This cafe is self service.

To transfer money to another person or place, often by bank or online.

• He sends money to his parents every month.
• You can send money abroad quickly with this app.

To begin a journey.

• They set out for the mountains early.
• We set out at dawn to avoid the heat.

To become comfortable and relaxed in a new place or situation.

• It took her a while to settle in.
• The new students are settling in well.

To take someone around a place, showing them the main features.

• Let me show you around the school.
• The host showed us around the old town.

To agree to join or participate in an activity or service.

• I signed up for a yoga class.
• Did you sign up for the newsletter?

To move from a lying position to a sitting position.

• He sat up in bed when he heard the noise.
• The patient was too weak to sit up without help.

To intentionally miss a school lesson or university lecture without permission.

• Don't skip class today; the professor is giving an important lecture.
• He often skips class to play video games.

To become thinner or lighter.

• She is trying to slim down.
• The company had to slim down its operations.

When a company or person takes a long time to serve customers.

• We experienced slow service at the restaurant.
• Slow service is frustrating for customers.