Idioms & expressions
This expression means you're not actively thinking about something, but it's still there in your memory.
What is "It's in the back of my mind"?
This common illness gives you a runny nose and sore throat.
What is "a cold"?
You might have this if your nose is blocked.
What is a "stuffy nose"?
You go here to change clothes at a store or gym.
What is a "changing room"?
You might give this at the start of a presentation to say who you are.
What is an "introduction"?
To do this means to stop a clock to measure how long something takes.
What is "to time something"?
These can cause sickness, and doctors try to kill them with disinfectants or antibiotics.
What are "germs"?
Itchy red skin could be a sign of this.
What is a "rash"?
This is the place where a train arrives.
What is a "platform"?
This is a part of a text that contains a group of sentences about one idea.
What is a "paragraph"?
If you're doing something even though you don't have to, you're doing it this way.
What is "voluntary"?
You might get this document when you're too ill to work.
What is a "sick note" or "doctor’s note"?
If your stomach hurts, you might have this.
What is "indigestion" or "a stomach bug"?
This word means a level in a building.
What is a "floor" or "story"?
This is a person or group that monitors and protects others.
What is a "watchdog"?
You do this when you want to give a short review or summary.
What is "recap" or "sum up"?
This is a cream you put on your skin to help it heal.
What is "ointment"?
A high temperature and body aches are common symptoms of this.
What is "the flu"?
You might go to a bank to get this if you need to borrow money.
What is a "loan"?
A group of people living together under shared rules or culture.
What is a "society"?
If you're doing this, you're giving more detail or explaining further.
What is "to elaborate on"?
You get this from a doctor to buy medicine.
What is a "prescription"?
This allergic reaction to pollen makes your eyes itchy and your nose runny.
What is "hay fever"?
You might need this if you want to try to cook something new.
What is a "recipe"?
You do this when you are conscious of or paying attention to something.
What is "be aware"?