Phrases & Expressions

To make a goal in a game.

• He scored a goal in the last minute.
• She scored three goals.

To visit a doctor for medical help.

• You should see a doctor.
• I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow.

To arrange dishes on a table for a meal.

• Can you set the table while I finish cooking?
• She set the table for four.

To start a business, organization or system.

• They plan to set up a new company.
• She set up a charity to help homeless people.

Every day of the week.

• The library is open seven days a week.
• He practiced his guitar seven days a week.

To greet someone by briefly holding and moving their hand up and down.

• They shook hands and smiled.
• It's polite to shake hands.

To stop talking, or to make someone stop talking; often used as a rude command.

• The children were making too much noise, so I told them to shut up.
• He finally shut up and let me speak.

Extremely annoyed or fed up with something or someone.

• Ted is sick and tired of hearing what an excellent student Nicole is.
• I'm sick and tired of this nasty weather we've been having.

A medal, usually made of silver, given to the person who finishes second in a competition.

• He got a silver medal in the swimming race.
• The silver medal is for the runner-up.

To keep your back straight and upright while sitting.

• Sit up straight when you eat.
• The doctor told him to sit up straight.