Phrases & Expressions

To leave a place suddenly, often because you are angry or upset.

• He walked out of the meeting.
• Half the audience walked out before the film ended.

To go past someone or something while walking.

• He walked past me without a word.
• I walk past the shop daily.

To take a dog outside for exercise and to relieve itself.

• I walk the dog every morning.
• Can you walk the dog after dinner?

To spend money on useless things.

• Don't waste money on things you don't need.
• He wastes money on lottery tickets.

Used to tell someone to look ahead while walking or moving, so as not to bump into something.

• Watch where you're going, the floor is wet.
• Watch where you're going when you carry that.

Used to tell someone to be careful where he or she is walking.

• Watch your step when you walk on the ice.
• Watch your step, the stairs are very steep here.

To move your hand from side to side to say farewell to someone.

• She waved goodbye from the train.
• He waved goodbye to the children.

To become unusable, or to make something unusable, through long or heavy use.

• My old trainers are completely worn out.
• He wore out two pairs of boots on the long trip.

A meeting that happens once every week.

• We have a weekly meeting every Monday morning.
• Please attend the weekly meeting.

An informal question asking if there is any recent news or developments.

• So, what is new with you these days?
• What is new at work since I left?