Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Put the kettle on
What does it mean?
Make tea (British classic).
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REAL ENGLISH.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Positive/homely.
When do you use it?
Use it to start a tea break.
Examples
Example 1: We need to put the kettle on the problem before Friday.
Example 2: She put the kettle on the issue quickly and everyone was relieved.
Question for you
When would you use "Put the kettle on" in real life?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
Practise it in a lesson
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Put the kettle on is a classic British offer of tea. If you want to sound warm and natural, we can practise it in online lessons. Another friendly phrase is cuppa. Find out more here.
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