Phrases & Expressions

To obey the rules.

• Please follow the rules.
• He always follows the rules.

Used to introduce a specific person, thing, or situation that illustrates a general statement.

• Many countries, for example, France, have museums.
• You can learn new skills, for example, coding.

Without having to pay any money.

• Children under six can travel on the bus for free.
• You can have it for free.

For enjoyment.

• I play tennis for fun.
• We painted the old fence green just for fun.

Temporarily.

• That's all for now.
• Stay here for now.

To become heavier.

• I gained weight over the holidays.
• It's easy to gain weight in winter.

To return to a place, especially your home.

• What time did you get back home?
• We got back from our holiday late last night.

to start feeling bored

• I get bored on long flights.
• He got bored of the game.

To enter a car, taxi or building.

• Get in the car, we're leaving.
• The door was locked, so we couldn't get in.

To become someone's husband or wife in an official ceremony.

• They got married last year.
• When did you get married?