English Expression · Intermediate
grease the baking tray lightly
coat the tray with a small amount of fat
Pronunciation: grease the baking tray lightly
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: coat the tray with a small amount of fat.
Example
Grease the baking tray lightly so the biscuits do not stick.
Coat the tray lightly so the biscuits do not stick.
Practice tips
- Practice grease the baking tray lightly 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.