Downtime in London: 262 British English phrases

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It's freezing out, I think I'm just going to stay in tonight.

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Chilling out

71 words and phrases · 01/04

stay into friends · everydayspend the evening at home instead of going outIt's freezing out, I think I'm just going to stay in tonight.
put your feet upto friends · everydaysit or lie down and restLong shift today, I'm going home to put my feet up.in 1 video
veg outto friends · casualsit about doing nothing at all, often in front of the TVI'm going to veg out in front of the telly all evening.
a lazy dayto friends · everydayfree time with no plans, resting and getting very little doneSunday's a lazy day, I'm not leaving the flat.in 2 videos
do absolutely nothingto friends · everydayspend free time with no plans or jobs at allI did absolutely nothing this weekend and it was lovely.in 1 video
bugger allto friends · rudenothing at allI did bugger all yesterday, didn't even get dressed.

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sod allto friends · rudeabsolutely nothingWhat did I do today? Sod all, and it was great.
have a napto anyone · everydaysleep for a short time during the dayI had a nap after lunch and woke up totally confused.in 31 videos
nod offto friends · everydayfall asleep without meaning to, often sitting upI nodded off halfway through the film again.
doze offto friends · everydayslowly fall into a light sleepI keep dozing off, I should just go to bed.in 5 videos
crash outto friends · casualfall asleep fast because you are very tiredGot home from work and crashed out on the sofa by nine.
unwindto anyone · everydayrelax after a busy or stressful timeA long bath is how I unwind after a rough week.in 8 videos
wind downto anyone · everydayslowly relax after a busy day, often before bedI try to put my phone away at ten and wind down.in 22 videos
switch offto anyone · everydaystop thinking about work or worries and relaxI find it really hard to switch off when I'm working from home.in 20 videos
recharge your batteriesto anyone · everydayrest so you get your energy backNo plans this weekend, I just need to recharge my batteries.in 1 video
take it easyto anyone · everydayrelax and avoid doing too muchI'm taking it easy today after that mad week.in 8 videos
me timeto friends · casualtime kept just for yourself, to relax and do what you likeMy flatmate's away, so it's a proper evening of me time.
binge-watchto friends · everydaywatch many episodes of a show one after anotherLet's binge-watch the whole thing this weekend.in 7 videos
box setto friends · everydayevery episode of a show, ready to watch one after anotherGot any good box sets on the go at the moment?
tellyto anyone · casualthe TV, or the shows on itI just want to eat my dinner in front of the telly.in 4 videos
stick a film onto friends · casualstart watching a movie at home, without much planningShall we get a takeaway and stick a film on?
film nightto friends · everydayan evening at home watching movies, often with friendsWe're doing a film night at ours on Friday if you fancy it.in 6 videos
just one more episodeto friends · everydaywhat you say when you keep watching a show longer than you plannedIt was 2am and we were still saying just one more episode.
no spoilersto friends · everydayplease don't tell me what happens in a show I haven't finishedI'm only on episode three, so no spoilers please!
are you watching anything good?to friends · everydaya friendly question about which shows someone is enjoying nowAre you watching anything good at the moment? I need a new show.in 1 video
trashy tellyto friends · casualsilly, low-quality TV shows that are fun to watchTonight's all about pizza and some trashy telly.
curl upto anyone · everydaysit or lie with your legs pulled in, warm and snugRainy Sunday, so I just curled up on the sofa with a blanket.in 24 videos
slob outto friends · casualbe very lazy at home and make no effort at allI spent the whole day slobbing out in my trackies.
lounge aboutto friends · everydaysit or lie around comfortably, doing very littleWe just lounged about the flat all morning.in 2 videos
laze aboutto friends · everydayspend time resting and doing nothing usefulI lazed about all morning and only got up for toast.
doss aboutto friends · slangwaste time doing nothing usefulWe just dossed about at mine all afternoon.
zone outto friends · casualstop paying attention and let your mind go blankI sometimes just zone out in front of the telly after work.in 4 videos
get comfyto friends · casualmake yourself warm and relaxed, for example in soft clothes or under a blanketLet me get changed and get comfy, then I'll ring you back.
comfyto anyone · casualcomfortable, soft and nice to sit in, lie on or wearThese new trackies are so comfy.in 19 videos
cosyto friends · everydaywarm, soft and comfortable in a way that feels safeCandles on, blanket out, it's well cosy in here.in 3 videos
stay in your pyjamasto friends · everydaynot get dressed all dayI stayed in my pyjamas till four and I regret nothing.
have a bathto anyone · everydaylie in warm water at home to relaxRough day, I'm going to have a bath and read my book.in 4 videos
not up for itto friends · everydaynot in the mood, or without the energy, to do somethingThey're all going out but I'm just not up for it tonight.
social batteryto friends · casualhow much energy you have left for being with peopleSorry, my social battery's dead after this week.
a night offto friends · everydayan evening free from going out, drinking or workI've been out every night this week, I really need a night off.
not up to muchto friends · casualdoing very little, with no big plansNot up to much, just chilling. You?
a chilled oneto friends · casuala calm, easy evening with no big plansFancy a chilled one at mine on Friday?
low-keyto friends · casualquiet and simple, without fussMy birthday's going to be really low-key this year, just pizza and a film.in 13 videos
chilledto friends · casualcalm, easy and free of stressSaturday was really chilled, we didn't leave the flat once.in 20 videos
sofato anyone · everydaythe long soft seat in the living room for two or more peopleI fell asleep on the sofa again halfway through the film.in 17 videos
couch potatoto friends · casualsomeone who sits watching TV a lot and hardly exercisesI've been a total couch potato this weekend and I don't care.in 3 videos
the remoteto friends · casualthe small handheld device for changing the TV channelWho's got the remote? Chuck it over.in 29 videos
power napto anyone · everydaya very short sleep, about twenty minutes, to get energy backI just need a power nap and I'll be fine for tonight.in 3 videos
doomscrollingto friends · casualreading bad news or pointless posts on your phone for far too longI meant to rest but spent two hours doomscrolling in bed.in 2 videos
catch up onto friends · everydaywatch episodes of a show that you have missedI've got three episodes to catch up on tonight.in 14 videos
self-careto friends · everydaydoing kind, calming things for your own mind and bodyFace mask, bath, early night: it's a self-care Sunday.in 14 videos
take a breatherto anyone · everydaystop for a short restI've been on my feet all day, I need to take a breather.in 2 videos
have a lie-downto anyone · everydayrest on a bed or sofa for a short time, often without sleepingMy head's pounding, I'm going to have a lie-down.in 1 video
spark outto friends · slangfast asleep and very hard to wakeHe was spark out on the sofa by nine o'clock.
decompressto friends · everydayslowly let stress go after something busy or hardGive me twenty minutes to decompress before we talk about dinner.in 7 videos
seriesto friends · everydaya set of episodes of a show that come out togetherThe new series drops on Friday, I'm not leaving the house.in 517 videos
blissto friends · everydayperfect happiness and calmWhole day off, nowhere to be. Bliss.in 28 videos
hibernateto friends · casualstay at home and avoid going out, usually in winterIt's dark at four now, I'm basically hibernating till March.
a comfort showto friends · casuala show you watch again and again because it makes you feel calmWhen I'm stressed I just put my comfort show on.
what's on telly?to friends · everydaywhich shows are being shown on TV right nowWhat's on telly tonight, anything good?in 2 videos
a guilty pleasureto friends · everydaysomething you enjoy but feel a bit silly for likingTrashy dating shows are my guilty pleasure. Don't judge me.in 5 videos
downtimeto friends · everydaytime to rest and do nothing importantI've had people over every night this week, I need some downtime.in 16 videos
do your own thingto friends · everydayspend time doing what you want, without following other people's plansSunday I'm just doing my own thing, no plans, no people.in 3 videos
get intoto friends · everydaystart to enjoy a show and want to watch moreHave you got into it yet? Everyone's talking about that new crime drama.
hookedto friends · casualunable to stop watching something because you enjoy it so muchI only meant to watch one episode, now I'm completely hooked.in 69 videos
kill timeto anyone · everydaydo something unimportant while you waitI'm just killing time on my phone till the delivery comes.in 2 videos
a spa dayto friends · everydaya day of relaxing at a place with pools, saunas and massagesWe're treating Mum to a spa day for her birthday.
have a snoozeto family · casualsleep lightly for a short timeGrandad's having a snooze in the armchair.in 1 video
seasonto friends · everydayone year's set of episodes of a TV showHave you started the new season yet? No spoilers.
worth a watchto anyone · everydaygood enough that you should spend time seeing itYeah, that new crime drama is worth a watch.in 7 videos
go down a rabbit holeto friends · casualspend ages reading or viewing more and more about one thingI went down a YouTube rabbit hole and suddenly it was 2am.in 5 videos

Going for a walk and outdoors

81 words and phrases · 02/04

fancy a walk?to friends · casualasking if someone would like to go out on foot with youThe rain's stopped, fancy a walk before tea?
go for a strollto anyone · everydaygo out on foot slowly and calmly, just for pleasureWe went for a stroll along the river after Sunday lunch.in 6 videos
have a moochto friends · casualwander slowly round a place, looking at things with no real planShall we have a mooch round Columbia Road before it gets packed?
clear my headto anyone · everydaystop feeling stressed or confused so you can think properly againI'm going round the block to clear my head after that meeting.in 2 videos
get out of the houseto anyone · everydayleave home for a while so you are not stuck inside all dayI haven't left the flat since Friday, I really need to get out of the house.
cooped upto anyone · everydaystuck indoors for too long and feeling restlessThe kids have been cooped up all week with this rain.in 2 videos

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get my steps into friends · casualwalk enough to reach your daily goal on your phone or watchI'm getting off the bus a stop early to get my steps in.in 1 video
it's lovely outto anyone · everydaythe weather is warm, sunny and pleasant right nowGet off the sofa, it's lovely out!
it's grim outto friends · casualthe weather is cold, wet and unpleasant right nowI was going to walk to work, but it's grim out, so I'm getting the bus.
down the parkto friends · casualto or at the local green space near your homeBring the frisbee, we'll be down the park till six.
the commonto anyone · everydaya large open area of public grass that anyone can useMeet you on the common by the café at two?
the towpathto anyone · everydaythe narrow path beside a canal or river, for walkers and bikesWe followed the towpath from Camden all the way to Little Venice.
do a lap of the parkto anyone · everydaygo once all the way round a green space on foot, ending where you startedFancy doing a lap of the park before it gets dark?
cut throughto anyone · everydaytake a quicker way across a place instead of going all the way roundIf we cut through the park it's only five minutes.
the long way roundto anyone · everydaya longer route than the direct one, often chosen on purposeIt's a lovely evening, let's go the long way round by the river.in 5 videos
the scenic routeto friends · casuala longer, prettier way to go, often said as a joke when you got lostWe got lost and ended up taking the scenic route through Peckham.
walk the dogto anyone · everydaytake your pet out on a lead so it can get exerciseI bumped into Priya when I was walking the dog on the common.
walking distanceto anyone · everydayclose enough to reach on foot, with no bus or train neededThe pub's within walking distance, so we don't need the bus.in 2 videos
traipseto friends · casualwalk a long way, tired and fed up, often further than you wantedWe traipsed all the way to Greenwich and the market was shut.
my feet are killing meto anyone · everydayyour feet hurt a lot after standing or walking for hoursCan we find a bench? My feet are killing me.
grab a spotto friends · casualfind and take a good place to sit before other people doGet there early and grab a spot in the shade, it'll be rammed by two.
everyone and their dogto friends · casualso many people that it feels like everyone is thereFirst sunny Saturday of the year, so everyone and their dog was in London Fields.in 1 video
get some sunto anyone · everydaysit or lie outside in bright warm light, enjoying the heatI'm taking my lunch to the square to get some sun.in 4 videos
hay feverto anyone · everydayan allergy to pollen that makes you sneeze in spring and summerMy hay fever's playing up, I can't sit on the grass today.in 1 video
have a picnicto anyone · everydayeat food you have brought with you, sitting outside on the grassWe're having a picnic on the Heath on Sunday, bring some crisps.in 4 videos
picnic blanketto anyone · everydaya large soft cloth you spread on the ground to sit on outsideCan you bring the picnic blanket? I'll sort the food.in 1 video
cans in the parkto friends · casualdrinking beer or other drinks from tins on the grass with friendsNobody wants to pay pub prices, so it's cans in the park tonight.
ice cream vanto anyone · everydaya van that stops near parks and beaches and sells frozen treatsThere's an ice cream van by the gates, does anyone want anything?
public toiletsto anyone · everydaytoilets in a park or street that anyone can useAre there any public toilets round here, or shall we try the café?
what time does the park shut?to strangers · politeasking when the gates are locked for the nightSorry, what time does the park shut tonight?
the lidoto anyone · everydayan outdoor public swimming poolIt's going to be thirty degrees, shall we go to the lido?
go for a dipto friends · casualhave a short swim, often outside in cold waterI went for a dip at the ponds this morning, it was freezing.
kickaboutto friends · casuala casual game of football just for fun, with no proper teamsBring a ball, we can have a kickabout after we've eaten.
catch the sunsetto anyone · everydayget to a good place in time to watch the sun go downLet's head up Primrose Hill and catch the sunset.in 5 videos
duck intoto friends · casualquickly go inside somewhere for a short time, often to get out of the rainIt started pouring, so we ducked into a pub until it stopped.
the sun's gone into anyone · everydayclouds now hide the sun and it feels colderThe sun's gone in, I'm putting my jumper back on.
head backto anyone · everydaystart going home or back to where you startedIt's getting dark, we should probably head back.in 67 videos
walk it offto anyone · everydaygo out on foot after eating or drinking too much, to feel betterThat roast was massive, let's go and walk it off on the common.
blow the cobwebs awayto anyone · everydayfeel fresh and awake again after a walk in cool, windy airA walk on the Heath will blow the cobwebs away after last night.
do you the world of goodto anyone · everydaymake you feel much better in body and mindI didn't want to go out, but that walk did me the world of good.
outdoorsyto friends · casualliking nature, hiking, camping and being in the open airI'm not very outdoorsy, but I do love a picnic.
go for a walkto anyone · everydayhead outside on foot for pleasure or exerciseI've been staring at my screen all morning, I'm going to go for a walk.in 16 videos
head outto anyone · everydayleave the place you are in to go somewhereLet's head out before it gets too hot.in 62 videos
lunchtime walkto anyone · everydaya short outing on foot in the middle of the working dayI try to do a lunchtime walk, even if it's just to the square and back.
out and aboutto anyone · everydayaway from home, going from place to placeSo many people out and about today, it feels like summer.in 4 videos
brave the coldto anyone · everydaygo outside even though it is cold, wet or windyWe braved the cold and did a lap of Greenwich Park.in 1 video
get some vitamin Dto friends · casualgo out into bright daylight because it is good for your healthI've barely left my desk this week, I need to get some vitamin D.
dawdleto friends · casualmove very slowly and take too longCome on, stop dawdling, the café shuts at five.in 1 video
have a sit-downto anyone · everydayrest on a seat for a whileLet's have a sit-down by the pond, I'm knackered.
people-watchingto anyone · everydaysitting and looking at strangers as they pass, for funI love a bench on the South Bank for a bit of people-watching.
the Heathto anyone · everydaythe big wild green space in north London near HampsteadWe did the Heath and then went up Parliament Hill for the view.
down by the riverto anyone · everydaynear the water, which in London usually means the ThamesWe grabbed a coffee and found a bench down by the river.in 11 videos
the South Bankto anyone · everydaythe busy riverside area across from Westminster, with arts venues and food stallsLet's walk along the South Bank and get food at the market.in 1 video
cool bagto anyone · everydaya bag or box that keeps food and drinks coldI've put the drinks in the cool bag with some ice packs.
flaskto anyone · everydaya closed bottle that keeps a hot drink hotI've brought a flask of tea for the walk.in 9 videos
takeaway coffeeto anyone · everydaya hot drink in a paper cup that you carry with youLet's grab a takeaway coffee and do a lap of the park.in 2 videos
disposable barbecueto anyone · everydaya cheap foil tray grill you light once and then throw awayYou're not allowed a disposable barbecue on the Heath any more.
feed the ducksto anyone · everydaygive small bits of food to the birds on a pondWe took the little one to feed the ducks in St James's Park.
off the leadto strangers · everydayof a dog: free to run about, not held on a strapIs it okay to let her off the lead here?
welliesto anyone · everydaytall rubber boots for mud and rainBring your wellies, the common's a mud bath after all that rain.
a day outto anyone · everydaya trip somewhere for fun, usually from morning to eveningWe had a day out in Richmond, walked by the river and had lunch at the pub.in 31 videos
while it's still lightto anyone · everydaybefore it gets darkLet's go now while it's still light, it's dark by four.
a ninety-nineto anyone · everydaysoft vanilla ice cream in a cone with a stick of chocolate in itNothing beats a ninety-nine on the common on a hot day.
the pavementto anyone · everydaythe path for people on foot at the side of a roadWatch out, there's a bike on the pavement.in 20 videos
the canalto anyone · everydaya long, narrow channel of water built for boats, often with a path beside itWe walked along the canal from Angel all the way to Victoria Park.in 52 videos
a stone's throwto anyone · everydayvery close byThe park's a stone's throw from my flat, so I go most mornings.
down the roadto anyone · everydaya short distance away, nearbyThere's a nice little café just down the road.in 82 videos
a bit of a walkto anyone · everydayquite far to go on footIt's a bit of a walk from the station, about twenty minutes.
a buggyto anyone · everydaya small folding seat on wheels for pushing a baby or young childThe path's too muddy for the buggy, let's go round by the road.in 12 videos
an ice lollyto anyone · everydayfrozen sweet juice on a stickIt's boiling, shall we grab an ice lolly from the van?
wild swimmingto anyone · everydayswimming outdoors in a lake, pond or riverShe's really into wild swimming, she goes to the Hampstead ponds all year round.
can I stroke your dog?to strangers · politeasking an owner if you can gently touch their petAw, he's gorgeous, can I stroke your dog?in 1 video
get a breath of fresh airto anyone · everydaygo outside for a short time to breathe cool, clean airIt's stuffy in here, I'm just going to get a breath of fresh air.
go for a hiketo anyone · everydaytake a long, hard walk, often in hillsWe're going for a hike in the Peak District this weekend.in 5 videos
saunterto anyone · everydaywalk slowly in a relaxed, confident wayHe sauntered in twenty minutes late with a coffee in his hand.
ambleto anyone · everydaywalk slowly and easily, in no hurryWe ambled along the river with no real plan.in 4 videos
a public footpathto anyone · everydaya path for walkers that anyone can use, often across fieldsThere's a public footpath across the fields behind the pub.
the countrysideto anyone · everydayland outside towns, with fields and woodsWe're getting out of London for a weekend in the countryside.in 23 videos
go for a paddleto anyone · everydaywalk with bare feet in shallow water by the sea or a pondThe kids went for a paddle in the fountains at Granary Square.
pootleto friends · casualmove along slowly with no hurry and no planWe just pootled about Greenwich all afternoon.
a deckchairto anyone · everydaya folding chair with a cloth seat, used in parks and on beachesLet's hire a deckchair in Green Park and sit in the sun.in 2 videos

Weekends and free time

61 words and phrases · 03/04

anything nice planned?to anyone · everydayasking if someone is going to do something fun soonGot anything nice planned for the weekend, or are you keeping it quiet?
got nothing onto anyone · everydayhave no plans at that timeI've got nothing on Sunday, so come round whenever.
check my diaryto anyone · politelook at your plans to see if you are freeSounds good, let me check my diary and get back to you.
just chillingto friends · casualrelaxing and doing very littleNothing much, just chilling at home with my flatmate.in 125 videos
watch a filmto anyone · everydaysee a movie, usually at homeI'm knackered, I just want to watch a film and get an early night.in 2 videos
the cinemato anyone · everydaya place where you go to see new movies on a big screenFancy the cinema on Sunday? There's a showing at seven.in 24 videos

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go for a pintto colleagues · casualvisit a pub for a beer or another drinkDo you want to go for a pint after work on Friday?
brunchto anyone · everydaya late, slow meal that mixes breakfast and lunchWe're going for brunch in Hackney on Sunday, want to come?in 8 videos
a gigto friends · casuala live music showI'm off to a gig in Brixton on Friday, so count me out.
sold outto anyone · everydaywith no tickets left to buyIt sold out in minutes, so I'm trying the resale on Friday.in 33 videos
the support actto friends · casualthe band or singer who plays first, before the main starLet's skip the support act and get there for nine.
a classto anyone · everydaya group exercise session at a set time, led by a teacherI've booked a spin class at nine, so no lie-in for me.
achingto anyone · everydaywith muscles that hurt after hard exerciseDid legs yesterday and I'm aching all over.in 8 videos
five-a-sideto friends · casuala casual football game with five players on each team, on a small pitchI've got five-a-side on Sunday morning, then I'm all yours.
watch the footballto anyone · everydaysee a soccer game on TV, in the pub or at the groundWe're watching the football at the pub, Arsenal are on at three.in 2 videos
the footieto friends · casualsoccer, said in a casual, friendly wayShall we watch the footie at the pub on Saturday?
the seasideto anyone · everydaythe beach and the towns next to it, as a place for a day outIt's meant to be hot on Saturday, fancy a trip to the seaside?in 7 videos
a long weekendto anyone · everydaythree or four days off in a row, including Saturday and SundayIt's a long weekend, so we're heading down to Margate.in 2 videos
the weekend flew byto anyone · everydaythe days off passed very quicklyIs it Monday already? The weekend flew by.
the Sunday scariesto friends · casualthe worried feeling on Sunday evening about going back to workI always get the Sunday scaries around six o'clock.
a write-offto friends · casuala day or time that was wasted, with nothing good or useful doneI was so hungover that Sunday was a write-off.
what did you get up to?to anyone · everydayasking what someone did in their free time, like at the weekendSo what did you get up to on Saturday? Anything good?
doing bitsto friends · slangdoing small things here and there, nothing specialNot much this weekend, just doing bits, washing and that.
a greasy spoonto anyone · casuala small, cheap cafe serving fried breakfasts and mugs of teaThere's a proper greasy spoon round the corner that does a decent fry-up.
bag a bargainto friends · casualget something good for a very low priceGet to Brick Lane early if you want to bag a bargain on vintage stuff.
go out outto friends · casualhave a proper big night at bars and clubs, not just a quick drinkAre we just having a drink, or are we going out out?
a doto anyone · casuala party or social eventAre you going to the birthday do on Friday?
my localto friends · casualthe pub near your home that you go to oftenWe ended up back at my local for last orders.
a cheeky pintto friends · casuala quick drink you had not planned, as a small treatWe stopped for a cheeky pint on the way back from the park.
just the oneto friends · casualonly a single drink before going homeI'll come, but just the one, I've got a run in the morning.
a few bevsto friends · slangsome alcoholic drinks, said casuallyWe're having a few bevs by the canal if you fancy it.
the West Endto anyone · everydaythe part of central London known for big stage shows, shops and nightlifeWe're seeing a musical in the West End for her birthday.in 6 videos
go to the gymto anyone · everydaygo to a place with machines and weights to exerciseI go to the gym on Saturday mornings before it gets busy.in 87 videos
parkrunto anyone · everydaya free timed 5 km run held in local green spaces every Saturday morningI did parkrun on Hackney Marshes this morning and got a new best time.
a weekend awayto anyone · everydaya short trip away from home, usually for one or two nightsWe're doing a weekend away in the Cotswolds for our anniversary.
a staycationto anyone · casuala holiday spent in your own country instead of going abroadWe're doing a staycation this year, probably Cornwall.
Carnivalto anyone · everydaythe huge street party in Notting Hill over the August bank holiday weekendAre you going to Carnival this year? I'm only doing the Monday.in 18 videos
if the weather holdsto anyone · everydayas long as it stays dry and sunnyWe're doing a picnic on the Heath, if the weather holds.
a marketto anyone · everydaya place with outdoor stalls selling food, clothes or old thingsWe grabbed lunch at a food market, then walked along the river.in 49 videos
a house partyto friends · casualan evening of music and drinks with friends in someone's homeThere's a house party in Peckham on Saturday, you coming?in 3 videos
go for a runto anyone · everydayjog outdoors for exerciseI usually go for a run along the river on Sunday mornings.in 25 videos
a galleryto anyone · everydaya building where you can go to look at artIf it rains, we could go to a gallery. Tate Modern's free.in 10 videos
touristyto anyone · casualfull of visitors and made for them, so locals avoid itCovent Garden's a bit touristy, let's go somewhere quieter.in 6 videos
half-termto anyone · everydaya one-week school holiday in the middle of each part of the school yearEverywhere's packed this week because it's half-term.in 1 video
Bonfire Nightto anyone · everydaythe evening of 5 November, when people go out to watch fireworksAre you going to the fireworks in Victoria Park for Bonfire Night?
a barbecueto anyone · everydaya party outdoors where food is cooked on a grillIf the weather holds, we're having a barbecue in the garden on Sunday.in 59 videos
see a showto anyone · everydaygo to watch a play or musicalMy mum's down for the weekend, so we're seeing a show.in 4 videos
crazy golfto friends · casuala fun golf game with small holes and silly obstacles, often in a barWe did crazy golf and drinks for Sam's birthday.
a housewarmingto anyone · everydaya party you have when you move into a new homeWe're finally having our housewarming next Saturday, you have to come.in 2 videos
bring a bottleto anyone · everydaytake some wine or another drink to share at a party or dinnerJust bring a bottle, we'll sort the food.
a roastto anyone · everydaya big Sunday lunch of cooked meat, potatoes, vegetables and gravyShall we go for a roast at the pub on Sunday? I'll book a table.in 8 videos
a festivalto anyone · everydaya big outdoor music event lasting one or more daysAre you doing any festivals this summer?in 20 videos
a city breakto anyone · everydaya short holiday of a few days in a big cityWe're doing a city break in Lisbon over the bank holiday.
a hidden gemto anyone · everydaya great place that few people know aboutThis little cafe by the canal is a real hidden gem.in 4 videos
go hometo anyone · everydayvisit the town where you grew up or where your family livesI'm going back home this weekend, it's my dad's birthday.in 97 videos
a day tripto anyone · everydaya journey there and back in one day, without staying the nightWe did a day trip to Brighton and were back by ten.in 9 videos
spare timeto anyone · everydayhours when you are not working or busyIn my spare time I mostly cycle along the canal.in 5 videos
a jollyto colleagues · casuala fun trip, often one paid for by workThe Berlin conference is basically a jolly, we've only got one meeting.
an exhibitionto anyone · everydaya show of art or objects in a gallery or museumThere's a new exhibition at the V&A we should catch before it ends.in 9 videos
bucket listto friends · casualthings you want to do or see before you dieSeeing a show at the Globe has been on my bucket list for ages.in 20 videos
let your hair downto friends · casualrelax and enjoy yourself freely, often on a night outExams are done, so this weekend I'm letting my hair down.in 7 videos

Evenings and bedtime

49 words and phrases · 04/04

hit the sackto friends · casualgo to bed to sleepI've got an early shift, so I'm going to hit the sack.
off to bedto anyone · everydayleaving now to go and sleep for the nightRight, I'm off to bed. Night, everyone.in 1 video
head to bedto friends · everydayleave the room and go to sleep for the nightI'm going to head to bed, don't be up too late.in 1 video
turn into anyone · everydaygo to bed for the nightIt's been a long day, I think I'll turn in.
get some kipto friends · casualsleep for a while to restI'm going home to get some kip before my night shift.
get my head downto friends · casuallie down and get some sleepI'm wrecked, I'm going to get my head down for a couple of hours.

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is that the time?to anyone · everydaysaid when you notice it is much later than you thoughtIs that the time? I'll miss the last Tube.
it's getting lateto anyone · everydaysaid as a hint that it is time to go home or go to bedIt's getting late, shall we pick this up tomorrow?
past my bedtimeto friends · casuallater than the time I usually go to sleep, said as a jokeMidnight on a Tuesday? That's way past my bedtime.
ready for bedto anyone · everydayvery tired and wanting to sleep nowWhat a day, I'm so ready for my bed.in 5 videos
can't keep my eyes opento anyone · everydayso sleepy you could fall asleep where you areSorry, I can't keep my eyes open, can we finish the film tomorrow?
fall asleep in front of the tellyto anyone · everydaygo to sleep by accident while watching TVI fell asleep in front of the telly again and woke up with a stiff neck.
got to be up earlyto anyone · everydaymust get out of bed sooner than usual tomorrowI can't stay out, I've got to be up early for work.
lock upto family · everydaycheck all the doors are locked before bed or before leavingYou go to bed, I'll lock up.in 10 videos
hot water bottleto anyone · everydaya rubber bag you fill from the kettle to warm your bedThe heating's broken again, so I'm filling a hot water bottle.in 2 videos
goodnightto anyone · everydaysaid when you leave someone for the evening or go to sleepGoodnight, see you in the morning.in 99 videos
sleep wellto anyone · everydaysaid to wish someone a good restThanks for tonight, sleep well.in 23 videos
stay upto anyone · everydaynot go to bed, and remain awake late into the nightWe stayed up till two just chatting in the kitchen.in 68 videos
up till all hoursto friends · casualawake until the middle of the night or laterMy flatmate's up till all hours on his games.in 1 video
pull an all-nighterto colleagues · casualstay awake all night, usually to work or studyI had to pull an all-nighter to finish the pitch.in 6 videos
can't sleepto anyone · everydaylie in bed but stay awake however hard you tryI couldn't sleep last night, the foxes were screaming.in 24 videos
wiredto friends · casualtoo alert or excited to rest, often after coffee or a screenI had a coffee at six and now I'm totally wired.
lie awaketo anyone · everydaystay in bed unable to sleep, often worryingI lay awake half the night worrying about the move.in 1 video
snoreto anyone · everydaybreathe noisily through your nose or mouth while asleepHe was snoring his head off, so I slept on the sofa.in 10 videos
hog the duvetto friends · casualtake all the bed cover so the other person has noneYou hogged the duvet all night, I was freezing.
crash at yoursto friends · casualsleep at a friend's home for the night, often not plannedI've missed the last train, can I crash at yours?
out like a lightto anyone · everydayfall asleep very quickly and sleep deeplyI was out like a light as soon as my head hit the pillow.
a bad nightto anyone · everydaya night when you slept badly or very littleSorry if I'm grumpy, I had a bad night.in 4 videos
go up to bedto family · everydayleave the room to go and sleep upstairsI'm going up, can you turn the lights off?
shut-eyeto anyone · casualsome sleep, often just a short oneI need to get some shut-eye before the flight.in 1 video
beauty sleepto anyone · everydaythe rest you need to look and feel good, said as a jokeNo more wine for me, I need my beauty sleep.
fast asleepto family · everydayin a deep sleepThe kids are fast asleep, so keep it down.in 3 videos
keep waking upto anyone · everydaywake again and again during the nightI kept waking up because of the sirens outside.
insomniato anyone · everydaya long-term problem getting to sleep or staying asleepMy insomnia's been awful since I started the new job.in 30 videos
a late oneto friends · casuala night when you stay out or awake until very lateI can't do a late one tonight, I'm in the office tomorrow.
nightcapto friends · casuala small alcoholic drink before going to sleepFancy a nightcap before you head home?in 2 videos
tucked up in bedto anyone · everydaylying warm and comfortable under the coversBy ten I'm tucked up in bed with a cup of tea.
bedside tableto anyone · everydaya small table next to your bedMy phone's charging on the bedside table.in 2 videos
night nightto friends · casuala warm, playful way to say bye at bedtimeNight night, see you at breakfast.in 2 videos
sleep tightto anyone · everydaysaid at bedtime to wish someone a restful nightNight then, sleep tight.in 4 videos
earplugsto anyone · everydaysmall soft things you push into your ears to block noiseI can't sleep without earplugs, the buses go past all night.in 4 videos
a night owlto anyone · everydaysomeone who feels most awake late at night and goes to bed lateI'm a night owl, I do my best work after midnight.in 8 videos
a light sleeperto anyone · everydaysomeone who wakes up easily at small noisesI'm a light sleeper, so the night buses wake me up.
the big lightto friends · casualthe main light in the middle of a room's ceilingCan you turn the big light off? It's too bright.
put the kids to bedto anyone · everydayhelp children get ready for sleep and settle themI'll ring you back once I've put the kids to bed.in 2 videos
sweet dreamsto family · everydaysaid at bedtime to hope someone has a nice night's restNight, love, sweet dreams.in 1 video
a heavy sleeperto anyone · everydaysomeone who doesn't wake up easilyDon't worry about the noise, I'm a really heavy sleeper.
conk outto friends · casualfall asleep suddenly because you are so tiredI conked out on the train home and missed my stop.
bedtimeto anyone · everydaythe time you usually go to sleepWhat time's your bedtime these days?in 21 videos

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Picked by Talk, CC BY-SA 4.0

Words and phrases: Picked by Talk.
How Talk picked them: Part of Talk's Daily life in London set of 8 packs. We drafted 3,261 candidate words and phrases for daily life in London, from waking up and taking the bins out to the pub, a walk and a lazy evening in. We checked them against current dictionaries, British media and Londoners' own discussions online. At least two independent reviews per phrase kept the ones adult Londoners commonly say today and dropped dated, regional and American ones. Where Talk's spoken videos say a phrase with the same meaning, it comes with up to three moments. This pack holds the 262 for chilling out, walks, weekends and evenings.
Licence: Talk shares this list under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Meanings and examples: Written by Talk in plain English.

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