'I think it is important to stay in touch with my friends throughout the years.'

What does 'to stay in touch' mean?

To stay in a close proximity to your friends

'We've been through thick and thin together.'

What does this mean?

They have remained friends through good times and bad times.

'We were good friends in high school but when we went to different universities, we drifted apart.'

What does 'to drift apart' mean?

To not pay attention to your friend when they are talking

'I fell out with Barbara because she was talking to my ex- boyfriend the day after we broke up.'

What does 'to fall out' mean? 

'I get on well with Tim. He has the same interests as me and he is so polite.'

What does 'to get on well with someone' mean?

'He's a fair- weather friend. He's only friends with my now that I'm rich. When I was broke, he was nowhere to be found.'

What is a 'fair- weather' friend?

Someone who is only your friend when you are successful and popular

Someone who only hangs out with you in summer

'I would like to get to know your girlfriend Emma better. From what you've told me, we have a lot in common.'

What does 'to get to know someone' mean?

To understand someone personality better by talking to them

'I really enjoy his company. We have a good laugh together.' 

What does 'to enjoy someone's company' mean? 

To like the company your friend works for

'I think it is important to stay in touch with my friends throughout the years.' What does 'to stay in touch' mean?