to look forward to + NOUN

Written By Brandon Douglas

– B2 (intermediate) –

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In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means:

DEFINITION

  • to feel content or excited about something that is going to happen in the future

    • NOTE: It is common to use this phrasal verb at the end of a business email or meeting in order to be polite.

EXAMPLES

  • “Many Canadians are looking forward to the summer season. After a long winter and unpredictable spring, people get quite excited for the promise of warm weather.”

  • “We had looked forward to the movie for so long, so when we finally saw it we could not have been happier.”

  • “Great lesson today! I look forward to continuing to help you learn phrasal verbs next week. Have a wonderful weekend!”

What are you looking forward to? Practice using this phrasal verb by letting me know in the comments below.

Brandon Douglas
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