Phrases & Expressions

To look carefully for someone or something, or for signs of something.

• Watch for any changes in the patient's condition.
• We need to watch for potential dangers.

Used to congratulate someone on doing something well.

• You won $2,000 in the poetry writing contest? Way to go!
• That was an interesting article you wrote — way to go!

To gradually disappear or become less strong.

• The effects of the anesthetic will soon wear off.
• The initial excitement wore off after a few weeks.

Used to express sadness or disappointment about something.

• You can't come? What a pity!
• What a pity it's raining.

An informal question asking what someone has been doing recently.

• Hey, what have you been up to?
• What have you been up to lately?

Used to introduce a hypothetical or speculative situation, often about the future.

• What if we tried again?
• What if it rains tomorrow?

Used to refer to something unknown or unspecified, emphasizing that it doesn't matter what it is.

• Whatever it is, we need to deal with it quickly.
• Just tell me, whatever it is, I can handle it.

When you have free time and are not busy.

• Call me when you have time.
• Let's discuss this when you have time.

Close enough to a place that you can easily walk there, rather than needing a car or public transport.

• The beach is within walking distance.
• We found a hotel within walking distance of the theatre.

To eat food very quickly, often because you are very hungry.

• He wolfed down the burger in two minutes.
• The children wolfed down their dinner.