Phrases & Expressions

To strike your open hands together repeatedly, usually to show approval.

• Clap your hands if you enjoyed the show!
• The audience clapped their hands loudly.

To eat or drink inside the cafe or restaurant.

• For here or to go?
• For here, please.

Used when ordering food or drink to be consumed at the place of purchase.

• One cheeseburger and a small salad for here, please.
• When the cashier asked, I said, "For here, please."

To become covered in water or another liquid.

• Don't get wet in the rain.
• My clothes got wet in the storm.

To drink a beverage from a cup.

• Would you like to have a cup of tea?
• He had a cup of coffee this morning.

To look at something or someone for a short time.

• Have a look at this interesting article.
• Let me have a look at the map.

To go for a short walk for pleasure or exercise.

• Let's have a walk in the park.
• They had a walk after dinner.

To wash your hands, face, or body.

• Have a wash before you eat.
• He had a quick wash in the sink.

A beverage that is served hot.

• Would you like a hot drink like tea or coffee?
• This hot drink will warm you up.

To continue doing something without stopping.

• We were tired, but we kept going until we reached the top.
• Keep going, you are almost there.