Zero waste
A lot of plastic bottles go to rubbish dumps every year.
Tons of plastic bottles end up in landfills every year.
It took him two years to RETURN all the money he borrowed.
It took him two years to pay back all the money he borrowed.
The café has a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The café has a cosy atmosphere.
If you hear an important idea, you should record it on paper so you do not forget it.
If you hear an important idea, you should write it down so you do not forget it.
He works from home, makes good money, and rarely has deadlines – it's such an easy, comfortable job.
He works from home, makes good money, and rarely has deadlines – it's such a cushy job.
I usually buy large amounts of nuts at the market.
I usually buy nuts in bulk at the market.
They had to withdraw money to pay for their new car.
They had to take out money to pay for their new car.
The apartment is very roomy and comfortable.
The apartment is spacious and comfortable.
I didn’t want to start talking about that topic during dinner because it might have caused an argument.
I didn’t want to bring up that topic during dinner because it might have caused an argument.
He made a strong impression immediately, from the very beginning.
He made a strong impression right off the bat.
The government wants to ban plastic forks and spoons to protect the environment.
The government wants to ban disposable cutlery to protect the environment.
After losing his job, he had to survive using only $500 a month.
After losing his job, he had to live on $500 a month.
The music was very calming and relaxing.
The music was soothing.
We often spend time together in a relaxed way after class.
We often hang out after class.
After getting her bonus, Sarah spent the whole day buying clothes, shoes, and accessories.
After getting her bonus, Sarah went on a shopping spree.
You should drink water to "refill" your energy after exercise
You should drink water to replenish your energy after exercise
In the end, her parents had to pay the full cost of the wedding reception.
In the end, her parents had to foot the bill for the wedding reception.
Having dessert every day is a luxury treat for me.
Having dessert every day is an indulgence for me.
At the party, we ate way too much pizza and ice cream.
At the party, we gorged on pizza and ice cream.
Small businesses suffered the worst effects of the economic crisis.
Small businesses felt the brunt of the economic crisis.
Advertising often encourages buying too much.
Advertising often encourages excessive consumption.
After his aunt died, he received a large amount of money from her.
After his aunt died, he inherited a large amount of money from her.
She was slowly enjoying every bite of the cake.
She was savouring every bite of the cake.
The weather conditions will influence our plans for the weekend trip.
The weather conditions will factor into our plans for the weekend trip.
When she finally paid off her debt, it made her feel RELIEVED.
Paying off her debt lifted a weight off her shoulders.