Phrases & Expressions

A polite request to smile, often for a photo.

• Smile please, the camera is on.
• The attendant said, 'Smile please'.

A phrase used to say that everything is going well up to the present moment.

• How is the new job? — So far so good!
• We've driven for three hours and so far so good.

All available items, tickets, or places have been sold or taken.

• The concert tickets are sold out.
• Unfortunately, the hotel is completely sold out.

A polite apology for interrupting someone or asking for their help.

• Sorry to bother you, but can you help me?
• Sorry to bother, do you have the time?

Used to say you like a suggestion, plan, or idea.

• Let's meet at 8. Sounds good!
• We can go to the cinema. Sounds good.

Used to express strong approval or enthusiasm for a suggestion or idea.

• We could visit the museum. Sounds great!
• Let's have dinner at seven. – Sounds great!

To explain something very clearly, often by using simple words or letters.

• Could you spell out your surname for me?
• The instructions were spelled out in simple terms.

The principle that sport should be open to and enjoyed by everyone.

• Our goal is sport for all, whatever your age or ability.
• This event promotes sport for all.

To remain in one place without moving at all.

• The children had to stand still for the class photo.
• He stood still while the photographer took his picture.

To remain in a place after others have left.

• Some students stayed behind to help the teacher.
• He stayed behind in the village while his brothers moved abroad.