Phrases & Expressions

To place something on a surface, or stop holding it.

• Put down your bag and relax.
• She put the phone down and looked at me.

The idea that having fewer, better things is better than having many, low-quality things.

• We believe in quality over quantity.
• Choose quality over quantity for durability.

To stop smoking cigarettes.

• He quit smoking last year.
• It's hard to quit smoking.

To stretch out your hand or arm towards something.

• He reached for the highest shelf to get the book.
• She reached for her keys on the table.

Immediately; without any delay.

• Please come here right away!
• I'll finish this task right away.

To be behind schedule or arrive later than planned.

• Sorry, I'm running late for the meeting.
• The trains are running late this morning.

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

• We've run out of milk.
• The shop has run out of sugar.

A wish for someone to have a good journey.

• Have safe travels, and call us when you arrive!
• Thanks for visiting us, and safe travels back home!

To keep money instead of spending it, so you can use it later.

• I'm saving money for a new car.
• She saves money every month for her summer holiday.

To use less time than usual.

• This shortcut will save time.
• We need to save time on this project.