Space

save space

I think we can save a bit of space if we get rid of some of these books.

make space

Can we make space for an extra chair so that John can join us?

take up space

We’ll need to get rid of that old desk. It’s taking up too much space.

provide space

Print your name and address clearly in the space provided.

make better use of space

I think we can make better use of the space if we shift this desk over to the window.

start into space

She just ignored everyone. She just sat there starting into space.

find space

I couldn’t find a space in the car park big enough for my 4 * 4.

clear space

We need to clear some space in our spare room. We’ve got people coming to stay.

extra space

Now that the children have left home, we’ve got a lot of extra space.

blank space

There’s a blank space at the bottom of the form for you to sign your name.

confined space

It’s cruel to keep animals in such a confined space. They should be in much larger enclosures where they can roam free.

storage space

There’s a lot of storage space up in the loft so we can put your suitcases up there.

enclosed space

Do not use this substance in an enclosed space. Make sure all doors and windows are open when working with it.

narrow space

I eventually found a place to park but it was such a narrow space that I had difficulty getting my car into it. It was very tight!

open space

Paris is a city with fine buildings and plenty of open spaces. It is a great place for a holiday.

advertising space

We financed our student magazine by selling advertising space.

amount of space

It’s a big car with a generous amount of space inside.

sense of space

The light colors and the big windows give the room a real sense of space.

plenty space

No, you don’t need to move. I’ve got plenty of space.

shortage space

There’s a shortage of office space in the centre of town at the moment, but there are plans to build a new block.

 

Notes

• Note this way of creating space:

We moved the furniture around to create more space.

• Note the following uses:

After working all morning without a break, I need a breathing space before starting the next job.

I left the party because I needed space to think things through.

• Note these time expressions:

It was a lot of absorb in a short space of time.

In the space of 24 hours, I had flown halfway round the world to Australia.

• Outer space is outside the Earth’s atmosphere/

Wasn’t Gagarin the first man in space?

• Note these different kinds of space:

Parking spaces           floor space        working space

Living space                wall space          shelf space

• People talk about their ‘personal space’:

Our office is very crowded. I need more personal space.