Phrases & Expressions

To lean back in a seat and relax.

• Sit back and enjoy the show.
• He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.

To intentionally not go to a class that you are supposed to attend.

• He skipped class today.
• Many students skip class on Fridays.

To stay in bed later than usual.

• I love sleeping in on weekends.
• He slept in until noon.

To stay overnight at someone else's house.

• Can I sleep over at your house tonight?
• My kids love to sleep over at their grandparents'.

To leave a place quietly without being noticed.

• He managed to slip out of the meeting early.
• We slipped out before the speeches started.

An idiom used to describe someone or something that moves or happens extremely slowly.

• He's slower than molasses when he gets ready in the morning.
• The traffic moved slower than molasses.

A large amount of money.

• When her great aunt died, Anne inherited a small fortune.
• You won $25,000 in the lottery? That's a small fortune!

A common phrase used in online videos to ask viewers for engagement.

• If you enjoyed this video, please smash that like button!
• Don't forget to smash that like button before you go.

Very smooth, or happening easily without any problems.

• The landing was smooth as silk.
• Her skin felt smooth as silk after the treatment.

A comfortable journey without bumps, shaking or turbulence.

• We had a smooth ride all the way to the destination.
• The new suspension provides a very smooth ride.