Phrases & Expressions

To ask for food at a restaurant or online.

• Let's order food online tonight.
• We were too tired to cook, so we ordered food.

To give money to buy something or for a service.

• Who is going to pay for dinner tonight?
• My parents paid for my driving lessons.

To participate in the game of football (soccer).

• They play football on Sundays.
• I used to play football in school.

To take part in games for fun.

• He plays games on his phone.
• Kids love to play games.

To participate in athletic activities or games.

• He plays sports every weekend.
• Do you play any sports?

To apologize for something you have done wrong or for causing inconvenience.

• You should say sorry.
• He never says sorry.

An informal way to say goodbye to someone you expect to meet again soon.

• See you tomorrow!
• I'm leaving now. See you!

To send someone a written message, for example by phone or online.

• Send me a message when you arrive.
• I sent her a message this morning.

To show happiness or friendliness by smiling towards someone.

• She smiled at me when I walked into the room.
• He smiled at the baby.

To give a smile to someone.

• She smiled at the baby.
• He smiled at me from across the room.