Phrases & Expressions

Eggs cooked gently in simmering water without their shells.

• Two poached eggs, please.
• Eggs Benedict has poached eggs.

To think about a problem or plan something by working together with others.

• Let's put our heads together to solve this.
• We need to put our heads together on the project.

Kind actions done spontaneously for others.

• She performed random acts of kindness for strangers.
• Every year, a special day celebrates random acts of kindness.

To pass steadily, especially of time.

• We watched the years roll on.
• As the evening rolled on, the guests began to leave.

To take part in a race of 42 kilometres.

• He has run a marathon every year for ten years.
• Training to run a marathon takes months.

To use all the fuel, so that a vehicle or aircraft has none left.

• The car might run out of fuel if we don't stop soon.
• The spaceship was in danger of running out of fuel.

A notice or message saying that a runway cannot be used.

• The runway closed sign was clearly visible.
• The ATIS message said "runway closed" because of snow clearance.

To protect the Earth and its environment from harm or destruction.

• We need to work together to save the planet for future generations.
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle to help save the planet.

A game where players follow clues to find hidden items.

• We played a fun scavenger hunt around the park.
• The birthday party included a scavenger hunt for the kids.

To begin a journey by sea.

• The ship set sail for distant lands.
• They set sail early in the morning.