Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Takeaway

What does it mean?

Food you buy to eat at home.

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.

Question for you

When would you use "Takeaway" in real life?

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