Phrases & Expressions

Used to tell someone not to worry about something or to forget it.

• You forgot to pick up eggs at the supermarket? Never mind — I'll get them tomorrow.
• Never mind what your friends say — you need to do what you think is right.

Used to refuse strongly or to say that something will definitely not happen.

• No way am I going there.
• 'Can I borrow your car?' 'No way!'

Used to show surprise or shock.

• Oh my god, I can't believe it!
• Oh my god, you scared me.

During a journey to a place.

• I'll pick up some milk on the way.
• We stopped for lunch on the way to the beach.

To achieve a satisfactory result in an exam or test.

• She passed her exam.
• I passed all my exams.

To return borrowed money.

• I'll pay you back next week.
• He paid back the loan.

To pay using a credit or debit card.

• I'd like to pay by card.
• Most people pay by card these days.

To give money for what you owe.

• I'll pay the bill this time.
• Don't forget to pay the electricity bill.

To connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into a socket.

• Could you plug in your phone before the battery dies?
• Did you plug in the laptop?

to like one thing more than another

• I prefer to walk to work.
• She prefers tea to coffee.