Phrases & Expressions

The time of day when the largest number of people are travelling or using a service.

• The subway is always crowded during peak hour.
• Try to avoid driving in peak hour traffic if you can.

To use all of something so that there is none left.

• We've run out of coffee.
• My phone battery is running out.

Until now.

• So far, everything is going well.
• How are you doing so far?

A profile on a social platform.

• He deleted his social media account.
• Do you have a social media account?

Somewhat; in a way.

• I sort of liked it.
• It's sort of like a game.

To be absent from work for a day.

• I'm taking a day off tomorrow.
• She took a day off to rest.

Used to tell someone to stay calm and not get upset or angry.

• You lost your keys? Take it easy — I'm sure you'll find them.
• Stop yelling and take it easy.

Because of someone or something, usually in a positive way.

• Thanks to you, we won.
• Thanks to her help, I finished the project on time.

used to introduce a problem or important point

• The thing is, I can't afford it.
• The thing is, he's not coming.

Used when admitting something honestly, especially something that may not be expected.

• To tell you the truth, Ted isn't a very good student.
• To tell you the truth, I didn't want to go to the wedding.