Phrases & Expressions

To become familiar with something.

• I'm getting used to the cold.
• You'll get used to it.

To offer suggestions or guidance to someone about what to do.

• My teacher gave me some good advice about choosing a university.
• Can you give me some advice?

To state your view.

• Can you give your opinion on this?
• Everyone at the meeting was asked to give an opinion.

To have a baby.

• She gave birth to a healthy baby.
• She gave birth last week.

To attempt something.

• I'm not sure I can do it, but I'll give it a try.
• Why don't you give it a try?

To eat a small amount quickly.

• Let's grab a bite to eat.
• I need to grab a bite before the meeting.

To get a coffee quickly.

• Want to grab a coffee?
• I'm going to grab a coffee before work.

To complete your studies at a school, college, or university and receive a degree or diploma.

• She graduated from university with a degree in chemistry.
• He graduated from high school last year.

Used to say what someone should do, often as advice or a warning.

• You'd better take an umbrella because it looks like rain.
• We had better leave now or we'll miss the train.

To wait for a short time.

• Hang on a moment, I'll be right back.
• Can you hang on while I find the file?