Phrases & Expressions

To drink all of a liquid that is in a container.

• Drink up your juice before it gets warm.
• Come on, drink up! We need to leave.

To leave a place in a car.

• She waved goodbye and drove away without looking back.
• The thieves drove away before the police arrived.

A person who gets up or arrives earlier than usual.

• The early bird catches the worm.
• He's an early bird and is always at the gym by 6 a.m.

To eat a meal at home instead of going to a restaurant.

• It's cheaper to eat in tonight.
• We decided to eat in and watch a movie.

To fall to the ground, or for a building or wall to collapse.

• The child slipped on the ice and fell down.
• The old wall is about to fall down.

To fall to the ground after standing, often by tripping or losing balance.

• He fell over a tree root in the dark.
• The vase fell over and broke.

An internet connection that operates at a high speed, allowing quick access.

• We need fast internet for streaming.
• Fast internet is important for work.

To close the belt on a seat around yourself for safety.

• Please fasten your seatbelt before takeoff.
• All passengers must fasten their seatbelts during the flight.

A command to secure the safety belt around yourself.

• Please fasten your seat belt before the plane takes off.
• When the seat belt sign is on, please fasten your seat belt.

To feel unhappy and low in spirits, often without a clear reason.

• I feel a bit down today.
• She's been feeling down since the exam.