Parenting Phrases

verb to confer or invoke divine favor upon; ask God to look favorably on.

• The priest will bless the congregation during the Sunday service.
• I always feel blessed to have such wonderful friends in my life.
• I just sneezed, bless me!
• Sometimes a difficult situation can turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

verb to accompany or go with someone or something

adverb in a manner that shows progress or improvement

• Please come along to the meeting at 10 AM sharp.
• Hey, do you want to come along to the party tonight?
• Yo, come along with us to the concert, it's gonna be lit!
• The project is moving slowly, but I'm confident it will come along eventually.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element

interjection an exclamation or remark, typically abrupt or impassioned

• Please refrain from making that unnecessary noise, cut it out.
• Hey, stop bothering me, cut it out.
• Dude, quit being so annoying, cut it out.
• Your constant complaining is like a broken record, cut it out.

noun a waste of time by loitering or delaying

verb to waste time by loitering or delaying

• Please refrain from dillydallying and focus on completing the task at hand.
• Stop dillydallying and get moving!
• Quit dillydallying and just do it already!
• Don't dillydally when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

verb to wander off course or lose one's way

• It is important to follow the map closely so that you do not go astray.
• Make sure you stick with the group so you don't go astray.
• Don't wander off or you might go astray.
• If you don't stay focused on your goals, you may go astray in life.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'bed' is a noun referring to a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting.

verb An action word that describes the act of moving to a horizontal position to sleep or rest.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (in this case, 'bed') and other words in a sentence.

• It is time for you to go to bed and get a good night's rest.
• Hey, it's getting late, you should go to bed soon.
• Dude, just go to bed already, you look exhausted.
• Sometimes you need to let go of your worries and just go to bed to clear your mind.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The noise from the construction work caused the tenant to hit the ceiling and file a complaint.
• When I told my mom I failed my math test, she hit the ceiling.
• My friend's parents hit the ceiling when they found out he got a tattoo.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy made the investors hit the ceiling.

noun a verb used to urge someone to do something quickly

adverb used to indicate that something should be done quickly or with haste

• Please hurry up and submit your report by the end of the day.
• Hey, hurry up and finish your homework so we can go out.
• Come on, hurry up or we'll be late for the movie.
• Time is running out, so hurry up and make a decision.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Please remember to keep quiet during the meeting.
• Hey, can you keep quiet while I'm on the phone?
• Dude, just zip it and keep quiet for once.
• Sometimes it's better to keep quiet and listen instead of speaking out.

noun a physical expression of affection or greeting

verb to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or farewell

• Before departing, they exchanged a polite kiss good bye.
• She gave him a quick kiss good bye before heading out the door.
• They shared a smooch good bye before going their separate ways.
• As the sun set, the old year gave a gentle kiss good bye to make way for the new year.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please refrain from engaging in such behavior and knock it off immediately.
• Hey, could you just knock it off already?
• Dude, seriously, just knock it off, okay?
• The constant complaining is like a broken record, just knock it off already.

noun a stupid or foolish person

• The professor referred to the student as a knucklehead for not following the assignment guidelines.
• My little brother can be such a knucklehead sometimes, always getting into trouble.
• Hey knucklehead, stop messing around and focus on the task at hand.
• She called him a knucklehead for constantly making the same mistakes, implying he lacked intelligence.

verb to tell someone to be quiet or to silence someone

interjection used to command someone to be quiet or to make a quieting sound

• The librarian had to shush the noisy students in the library.
• Shush, I'm trying to concentrate here.
• Hey, shush it or we'll get caught.
• The gentle breeze seemed to shush the rustling leaves in the forest.

verb to close something tightly or to stop talking

adverb used to emphasize the command to be quiet or stop talking

• Please refrain from speaking any further.
• Can you please just shut up for a minute?
• Hey, shut up and let me finish talking!
• The noise of the city never truly shuts up.

verb to physically rest one's weight on something, typically a seat or surface

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please do not sit on the fragile antique chair.
• Hey, why don't you come sit on the couch with me?
• Let's go sit on the swings at the park.
• I feel like my problems are just too heavy to sit on right now.

verb to support or defend someone or something, especially in a difficult situation

• It is important to stick up for your beliefs in a professional setting.
• I always stick up for my friends when they need help.
• I'll always stick up for my crew no matter what.
• Sometimes you have to stick up for yourself and assert your boundaries.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies an adjective or another adverb, indicating degree or extent

• It is too bad that the project was not completed on time.
• Too bad you couldn't make it to the party last night.
• I heard you failed the test, that's too bad.
• It's too bad that she let her fear hold her back from pursuing her dreams.

adjective an adjective that describes something as distasteful or unpleasant

• The taste of the medicine was quite yucky.
• I don't want to eat that, it looks yucky.
• This food is so yucky, I can't stand it.
• The thought of having to clean the bathroom is yucky to me.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• There are no ifs, ands, or buts about the company's strict policy on data privacy.
• I'm telling you, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it - we have to leave early to avoid traffic.
• Listen up, there are no ifs, ands, or buts when it comes to meeting the deadline.
• When it comes to safety regulations, there are no ifs, ands, or buts - they must be followed to the letter.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Please, get out of my sight immediately.
• Could you just get out of my sight for a minute?
• Hey, can you like, totally get out of my sight right now?
• Your negativity needs to get out of my sight before it affects me.

noun a course of action or route taken to reach a particular goal

preposition used to indicate the manner or method in which something is done

• Congratulations on completing the project ahead of schedule. That is truly an impressive way to go.
• You aced the exam! Way to go!
• Dude, you nailed that presentation! Way to go!
• By taking the road less traveled, she found success. It was a risky move, but what a way to go.

noun a playful or informal term used to encourage someone to get up or move quickly

adverb used as an exclamation when helping someone to stand up or get up quickly

• The toddler stumbled but quickly got back up with a little help, saying 'upsy-daisy' as she stood.
• Oops, I dropped my pen. Upsy-daisy, there we go!
• I tripped over the curb but managed to recover with an 'upsy-daisy' and a laugh.
• After facing a setback in the project, the team leader encouraged everyone to pick themselves up and say 'upsy-daisy' as they moved forward.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion

• It is important to behave in a manner appropriate for your age, not based on the size of your shoes.
• Come on, act your age, not your shoe size!
• Dude, stop acting like a child, act your age, not your shoe size.
• Instead of being immature, try to act your age, not your shoe size.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun (e.g., 'a', 'an', 'the')

• I would advise you to take a chill pill and approach the situation with a calm demeanor.
• Hey, just take a chill pill and relax, everything will be fine.
• Dude, you need to take a chill pill and stop freaking out.
• Sometimes we just need to take a chill pill and let go of things beyond our control.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sudden feeling

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• In many cultures, it is believed that it takes a village to raise a child, emphasizing the importance of community support in child-rearing.
• They say it takes a village to raise a child, meaning that everyone in the community plays a role in a child's upbringing.
• Raising kids ain't easy, that's why they say it takes a village.
• Just like building a strong community, raising a child requires the collective effort of many - it takes a village.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sudden feeling

• It is time to rise and shine as the sun begins to peek over the horizon.
• Hey sleepyhead, rise and shine! The day is waiting for you.
• Yo, wake up and shine! Let's get this day started.
• After facing many challenges, she finally decided to rise and shine in her career.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'do' is a noun referring to a specific action or task.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'do' is the main verb of the sentence.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'never' is modifying the verb 'do' by indicating that the action will not happen at any time.

pronoun A word that can replace a noun or noun phrase. In this case, 'it' is referring to something previously mentioned or understood.

• Such behavior is unacceptable and that will never do in this company.
• You can't keep showing up late to work, it will never do.
• Nah, man, skipping class all the time, that will never do.
• Trying to cut corners in your work ethic? Sorry, but that will never do in the long run.

noun a state of having no tasks or activities to occupy one's time

• Despite having nothing-to-do, she still managed to stay productive by organizing her workspace.
• I have nothing-to-do this weekend, so let's just relax and watch movies.
• I'm so bored, there's absolutely nothing-to-do around here.
• His mind was wandering aimlessly, like a ship with nothing-to-do but drift in the open sea.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'bit'

adjective Describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'much'

adverb Describing word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, in this case modifying 'bit'

• The amount of paperwork required for this project seems a bit much.
• I think asking for a 50-page report is a bit much, don't you?
• Expecting us to work overtime every day is a bit much, if you ask me.
• Her demands for perfection are starting to feel like a bit much for me to handle.