Phrases & Expressions

To remain at home instead of going out.

• Let's stay in tonight.
• He stayed in all weekend.

To continue to communicate with someone, for example by phone or email.

• Let's stay in touch after you move to another city.
• We promised to stay in touch.

To stay away from home, especially until late at night.

• My parents don't let me stay out after midnight.
• We stayed out until two in the morning.

To remain hopeful and confident about the future.

• Always try to stay positive.
• Stay positive, even when things are hard.

A common wish for someone's safety, especially when that person is leaving or is in a dangerous situation.

• Have a good trip! Stay safe.
• It's snowing hard. Stay safe on the roads.

To remain awake instead of going to bed.

• Ted and Amber stayed up all night talking.
• Whenever I stay up late, I regret it.

Coffee with a powerful taste.

• I need a strong coffee to wake up.
• He always drinks strong coffee.

To study with great effort.

• Study hard for the test.
• He studies hard every day.

To spend time looking at different websites on the internet.

• He surfs the internet for hours.
• I surf the internet on my phone.

To clean the floor using a broom.

• Please sweep the floor.
• He swept the kitchen floor.