apply a cold pack to the bruise

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: place a chilled pack on the injured area.

Example

Apply a cold pack to the bruise for a few minutes.

Place a chilled pack on the bruise for a few minutes.

Practice tips

• Practice apply a cold pack to the bruise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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