Daily Routines Flashcards
(11 cards)
Have a late night – Synonym: stay up late – Antonym: go to bed early
Definition: To go to bed much later than usual.
Example: I had a late night finishing my assignment for school
Have a sleep – Synonym: take a nap – Antonym: stay awake
Definition: To rest by sleeping, usually for a short time during the day.
Example: I felt tired after lunch, so I had a sleep for half an hour
Straight away – Synonym: immediately – Antonym: later
Definition: Without delay; at once.
Example: He called me straight away after hearing the news
Light lunch – Synonym: small meal – Antonym: heavy meal
Definition: A simple or small amount of food eaten at midday.
Example: I usually have a light lunch like a salad or a sandwich
Main meal – Synonym: dinner – Antonym: snack
Definition: The largest or most important meal of the day.
Example: In many families, the main meal is eaten in the evening
Takeaway – Synonym: takeout – Antonym: home-cooked meal
Definition: Food that is ordered from a restaurant and taken home to eat.
Example: We didn’t feel like cooking, so we ordered a Chinese takeaway
Make my bed – Synonym: tidy the bed – Antonym: leave the bed messy
Definition: To arrange the sheets and blankets on your bed neatly after getting up.
Example: I always make my bed as soon as I wake up
Stay in – Synonym: remain at home – Antonym: go out
Definition: To spend time at home instead of going out.
Example: I decided to stay in and watch a movie instead of going to the party
Eat out – Synonym: dine out – Antonym: eat at home
Definition: To have a meal at a restaurant instead of at home.
Example: We like to eat out on weekends to try new cuisines
Come round – Synonym: visit – Antonym: leave
Definition: To visit someone’s house for a short time.
Example: Why don’t you come round after work for a cup of tea?
Leisure – Synonym: free time – Antonym: work
Definition: Time when you are not working and can relax or do enjoyable activities.
Example: She likes to spend her leisure reading books and going for walks
