Phrases & Expressions

To spend time in a place or with someone, often without a specific purpose.

• Ted spent all of last summer hanging out by his friend's pool.
• Kathy and her friends like to hang out at the mall.

A difficult period or experience.

• She's having a hard time at work.
• I had a hard time finding a parking space this morning.

To talk briefly with someone, often about a specific issue.

• Can I have a word with you?
• I'll have a word with him about it.

To disagree angrily with someone.

• We had an argument about money.
• They had a big argument last night.

To participate in a job interview.

• I have an interview for a sales job tomorrow morning.
• She had three interviews last week.

A lot of cars moving slowly.

• I'm stuck in heavy traffic.
• There's heavy traffic on the highway.

Of a very good standard.

• This is a high quality product.
• They use only high quality materials.

An informal greeting asking about someone's recent well-being.

• Hi! How have you been?
• How have you been lately?

Used to say that you are sure something is true or will happen.

• I bet he's late again.
• I bet you can finish this before lunch.

I don't know at all.

• I have no clue.
• I have no clue what to do.