Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English

Takeaway

What does it mean?

Food you buy to eat at home.

REAL WORDS.
REAL ENGLISH.Native UK character with a collection of useful English phrases

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral and common.

When do you use it?

Use it for food from restaurants to go.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete takeaway and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a takeaway, but we laughed it off.

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Question for you

When would you use "Takeaway" in real life?

Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.

Practise it in a lesson

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Want your English to sound less textbook and more real? Using "Takeaway" is a great start. I teach practical speaking in online English lessons with a British native speaker. You can also check out Takes Balls / You Need Balls. Find out more here.

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