water the houseplants lightly

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: give indoor plants a small amount of water.

Example

Water the houseplants lightly while I am away.

Give the indoor plants a little water while I am away.

Practice tips

• Practice water the houseplants 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.

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