Phrases & Expressions

To collect dust, dirt or small pieces into one place with a broom.

• Can you sweep up the crumbs?
• He swept up the leaves in the garden.

A restaurant table suitable for four people.

• A table for four, please.
• Do you have a table for four?

A restaurant table suitable for two people.

• A table for two, please.
• We have a table for two reserved.

To pause and breathe in air, often to rest or calm down.

• Take a deep breath and try again.
• He stopped to take a breath.

To stop working for a period to rest or travel.

• We're taking a holiday in Spain.
• She took a holiday to visit her family.

To turn your body or vehicle towards the left side.

• Take a left at the next corner.
• Take a left onto Elm Street.

To need only a short time to do.

• It will only take a minute to fix.
• Filling in the form should only take a minute.

To sleep for a short period during the day.

• I'm going to take a nap.
• The baby took a nap in the afternoon.

To write down a short piece of information so you can remember it later.

• Take a note of his phone number.
• She took a note of the meeting time.

To go somewhere for pleasure, especially in a vehicle or on an animal.

• Let's take a ride in the new car.
• She loves to take a ride on her horse every morning.