🇬🇧 Tip meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A tip is a small amount of extra money you give to someone who helped you, like a waiter or a taxi driver, to say “thank you” for doing a good job. It is not the main price you must pay; it is a little bonus that makes them happy and shows you appreciate their service.

I left a tip, and the waiter bowed like I had just knighted him with a sword.

I gave a tip to the guy who walked our dog, even though the dog actually walked him.

After the magician’s show, I put a tip in his hat, and he made it disappear again.

I gave the delivery driver a tip, and my dog gave him a lick, so he got paid twice.

In some countries, leaving a tip is normal, but in others it’s unusual.

Tom left a tip on the table after warm soup. The young waiter saw the tip and smiled. A small tip made the waiter feel very happy. One tip was a coin. More tips went into a clear jar. Tom watched the jar fill and felt warm. The waiter waved and said thank you. Tom smiled.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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