Travel Phrases

noun a position or direction that is in front

adjective located or positioned in front

adverb in or toward the front; in advance

• The team decided to plan ahead for any potential obstacles.
• Let's make sure we have everything we need ahead of time.
• I always like to stay one step ahead of the game.
• She could see the finish line ahead and pushed herself to reach it.

noun a Spanish word for friend

• I met my amigo for a business lunch to discuss the new project.
• Hey amigo, wanna grab a drink later?
• Me and my amigos are planning a road trip next weekend.
• The sun is setting, amigo, it's time to head back home.

noun a consecutive sequence or series

adverb in immediate succession or one after the other

• The team won two games back to back in the tournament.
• We watched two movies back to back last night.
• We partied back to back all weekend long.
• She worked back to back shifts to save up for her vacation.

verb To leave or depart, especially quickly or abruptly.

• I must be off to my meeting now, but I will see you later.
• I should be off soon, so let's wrap up this conversation.
• I'm gonna be off to the party in a bit, wanna come along?
• His mind seemed to be off in another world during the entire meeting.

noun the act of arriving at a place

verb to move or travel towards a specified place

• The delegation will come together to discuss the proposed changes.
• Hey, when are you guys coming over to my place?
• Let's come up with a plan to sneak out of the party.
• Success will come to those who work hard and persevere.

verb the action of leaving or going away from a place

• The train departed from the station right on time.
• We waved goodbye as the bus departed.
• The party was lit until the cops showed up and everyone departed.
• His patience finally departed after waiting for hours.

verb to start moving or to begin a journey

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• We should get going if we want to arrive on time for the meeting.
• Hey, it's getting late, we should get going.
• Come on, let's get going before we miss the bus.
• It's time to get going on that project if we want to finish it by the deadline.

verb to successfully complete or accomplish something

preposition to pass or go through something, such as a difficult situation or obstacle

• It is important to stay focused in order to get through all the material before the exam.
• I don't know how I'm going to get through this long day of meetings.
• I need to get through this pile of paperwork before I can leave for the day.
• Sometimes it feels like I'm just trying to get through life one day at a time.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of moving in a particular direction without turning

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, in this case, describing the direction of movement

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, in this case, modifying the verb 'go' to describe how to go

• When you reach the intersection, go straight and you will find the building on your left.
• Just go straight down this road and you'll see the store on the right.
• Dude, just go straight ahead and you'll hit the mall in no time.
• If you want to succeed in life, you need to stay focused on your goals and go straight towards them.

noun a person who is traveling towards their home

adjective traveling or directed towards home

• After a long day of work, the weary travelers were homeward bound.
• Let's wrap things up here and get homeward bound before it gets too late.
• I'm ready to bounce and get homeward bound, I'm beat.
• As the sun began to set, she felt a sense of peace wash over her, knowing she was homeward bound in more ways than one.

noun a watch kept for someone or something that is expected to appear

verb to watch or be watchful for something that may happen or be a danger

preposition used to warn or advise someone to be careful or take notice

• Please remember to look out for any potential hazards in the workplace.
• Hey, look out for that puddle on the floor!
• Yo, look out for that dude, he's trouble.
• As she climbed higher, she had to look out for her own well-being.

noun a marker along a road or highway that indicates the distance in miles from a specific point

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• The milepost on the highway indicated that we were only 20 miles away from our destination.
• I always use the milepost to know how far I am from home.
• I saw the milepost and knew we were getting close to the beach.
• The successful completion of the project was a milepost in her career.

noun a feeling of nausea and dizziness caused by motion, typically in a car or boat

• The medication proved effective in alleviating her motion sickness during the long car ride.
• I always have to sit in the front seat to avoid getting motion sickness in the back of the car.
• I can't handle roller coasters, they always give me major motion sickness.
• The constant changes in the stock market gave investors a sense of motion sickness.

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

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how?, when?, where?, or to what extent?

• We encountered heavy traffic on the way to the conference.
• I saw a cute puppy on the way to work this morning.
• I bumped into my ex on the way to grab some grub.
• She is on the way to success with her new business venture.

noun a group of people who separate or go their separate ways

verb to separate or go separate ways

• After much deliberation, the board decided to part company with the CEO.
• I heard Sarah and John are going to part company after the project is completed.
• I can't believe they're actually going to part ways after all this time.
• Sometimes, it's necessary to part company with toxic people in your life for your own well-being.

verb to spread or circulate information or rumors

adverb in a scattered or disorderly manner

• The company put about a press release to address the rumors.
• She put about a rumor that the party was going to be cancelled.
• They put about some juicy gossip about their classmates.
• The politician put about false information to sway public opinion.

adjective showing eagerness or enthusiasm

preposition indicating that someone is eager or excited to do something

• The team is raring to start the new project.
• I'm raring to go on our road trip this weekend.
• She's raring to party tonight.
• The young athlete is raring to break the world record.

noun a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people

verb to meet at an agreed time and place

• The diplomats agreed to meet at a predetermined rendezvous point to discuss the terms of the treaty.
• Let's have a rendezvous at the cafe around the corner to catch up.
• I'm planning a secret rendezvous with my crush at the park tonight.
• The intersection of art and science is where creativity and innovation rendezvous.

noun a place or state of carefree relaxation or enjoyment

• The new policy aims to provide employees with a sense of security and peace of mind, allowing them to work sans souci.
• I prefer to live my life sans souci, just going with the flow and not worrying about the little things.
• She's always so chill and carefree, living her life sans souci.
• His carefree attitude towards life allows him to navigate through challenges sans souci.

noun a collection of items or things that are grouped together or used together

verb to start a journey or begin a trip

adverb used to describe the act of starting a journey or trip

• The explorers set off on their journey to discover new lands.
• Let's set off early so we can beat the traffic.
• We should set off before it gets too crowded.
• His rude comment set off a chain reaction of arguments among the group.

noun the ability to see

verb to visit and explore places of interest

• During our trip to Paris, we made sure to set aside time to sight see all the famous landmarks.
• Hey, let's go sight see around the city and check out all the cool spots!
• I love sight seeing in new places, it's always so exciting to explore.
• Sometimes in life, we need to take a step back and sight see the bigger picture to gain perspective.

noun a feeling of concern, interest, or support for someone or something

verb to look after and provide for someone or something; to be cautious or careful

• It is important to take care of your health by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
• Make sure to take care of yourself by getting enough rest and staying hydrated.
• Don't forget to take care of yourself and chill out once in a while.
• In life, we must always remember to take care of our relationships and nurture them with love and understanding.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'obsessed' describes someone who is overly preoccupied with something.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case, 'obsessed' can also function as an adverb to describe how someone is preoccupied with something.

• She is completely obsessed with achieving perfection in her work.
• My brother is so obsessed with video games that he plays all day long.
• I'm totally obsessed with that new TV show, I can't stop watching it!
• His mind was obsessed with thoughts of revenge, consuming him completely.

noun a Swahili phrase that means 'no worries' or 'no problems'

• The phrase 'hakuna matata' is a Swahili phrase that means 'no worries'.
• Whenever I start feeling stressed, I just remind myself to hakuna matata.
• Hey dude, just hakuna matata and everything will work out fine.
• In life, it's important to remember to hakuna matata and not let little things bother you.

noun a short distance; a very close proximity

• The new office building is located just a stone’s throw away from the train station.
• The grocery store is just a stone’s throw down the road.
• I can hit that target with a stone’s throw, no problem.
• Their relationship is like a stone’s throw, always close but never quite connecting.

noun a blend of Korean and English language used in South Korea

• Konglish is a term used to describe a mixture of Korean and English languages.
• My friend likes to use Konglish words when texting me.
• I find it funny when people try to speak Konglish thinking it's cool.
• Learning Konglish can be a fun way to bridge cultural gaps between Korea and English-speaking countries.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'à bientôt' functions as an adverb meaning 'see you soon.'

• Je vous remercie pour votre temps. À bientôt.
• On se voit demain à la réunion. À bientôt!
• Allez, à bientôt mec!
• Le soleil se couche déjà. À bientôt, journée.

noun A couple is a noun that refers to two people or things that are together or considered together.

adjective In this context, 'a couple' can also function as an adjective, modifying a noun to indicate a small number or amount of something.

• I met a couple at the conference who were interested in investing in our company.
• I saw a couple of my friends at the mall yesterday.
• Let's grab a couple of drinks after work.
• There's always a couple of bad apples in every group.

adverb with certainty or without a doubt

• Avec sa grande expérience, il saura à coup sûr gérer cette situation complexe.
• Si tu suis ces instructions à la lettre, tu réussiras à coup sûr.
• Avec ce nouvel entraîneur, notre équipe va gagner à coup sûr.
• Son talent naturel en musique le mènera à coup sûr vers le succès.

noun a Spanish word used to say goodbye or farewell

• As the meeting came to a close, the chairman bid farewell with a polite 'adios'.
• When leaving a casual gathering, it's common to say 'adios' to say goodbye.
• Before hanging up the phone, she shouted 'adios' to her friend in a playful manner.
• After years of working at the company, he decided it was time to say 'adios' to his old job and start fresh elsewhere.