Tell, break, lose and save

Everyday word partners with four common verbs: tell the truth, break a promise, lose your temper, save time and more.

20 cardsby Grove EnglishAdded 16 Oct 2026

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to tell the truth
to say what really happened or what you really think: Are you sure you're telling the truth?
говорить правду
to tell a joke
to say a short funny story that makes people laugh: Can you tell a joke in English?
рассказывать анекдот
to tell the difference
to see or know how two similar things are not the same: The two wines taste the same to me; I can't tell the difference
различать, видеть разницу
to tell the time
to look at a clock and know what hour and minute it shows: My son is learning to tell the time
определять время (по часам)
to break a promise
to not do what you said you would do: Never break a promise to a child
нарушить обещание
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- to break a record
- to break the news
- to break someone's heart
- to break the rules
- to break the ice
- to lose your temper
- to lose touch (with)
- to lose your voice
- to lose interest (in)
- to lose your balance
- to save time
- to save energy
- to save someone's life
- to save space
- to save a seat