Phrases & Expressions

to register your arrival at a hotel or airport

• We checked in at the hotel at noon.
• Please check in two hours before the flight.

To leave a hotel formally.

• We check out of the hotel at 11.
• Did you check out of your room?

To become happier.

• Cheer up, things will get better.
• She cheered up as soon as she saw the puppy.

To make a place tidy and clean.

• Please clean up your room.
• We cleaned up after the party.

To press the button of a computer mouse on a link or icon on a screen.

• Click on the icon to open the program.
• She clicked on the link in the email.

To go somewhere with someone.

• Why don't you come along with us to the beach?
• She decided to come along to the party.

To visit someone at their house or a specific place.

• Come over for coffee.
• Why don't you come over tomorrow?

A phrase used to confirm that you have heard and understood something.

• Copy that, we are on our way.
• Copy that, I will be there in ten minutes.

A polite way to ask for permission.

• Could I have a look at that book?
• Could I use your phone for a moment?

To be decided or affected by something.

• It depends on the weather.
• The price depends on how many people are coming.