By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

White as a sheet [Expression] (very pale, usually due to illness, shock, or fear).
She went as white as a sheet when she heard the news. On the plane, I noticed she was white as a sheet.
FREE TIME/ HOBBIES/ INTEREST
Take a nap = have a nap [Verb] (to have a short period of sleep, especially during the day).
I take a nap almost every day after lunch. I had a nap for about an hour.
Relax [Verb] (to take it easy; to calm down; to release tension and anxiety).
I like to take a bath to relax after a hard day at work.
People in the 21st century worked hard and didn't have time to relax.
To set aside some time [Verb] (to take some time).
We set aside some time to discuss the new project.
If you don't have a pet, set aside some time to do exercise.
Take up [Verb] (start to learn or do something).
He decided to take up photography as a hobby.
She took up jogging after her doctor advised her to get some exercise.
Take part [Verb] (participate (in something)).
He took part in the sporting event. We took part in the contest.
Be in the mood [Expression] (to feel like doing something).
I'm in the mood to listen to music online. I'm not in the mood to talk to him.
Tend to [Adverb] (usually, regularly or frequently).
When he is tired, he tends to make mistakes.
She is really careful about what she eats because she tends to gain weight easily.
(To) have a stroll [Verb] (to have a short walk to somewhere in a leisurely and relaxed way).
We had a stroll at night along the beach.
My favorite pastime is having a stroll along the shore.
Rock climbing [Noun] (the activity of climbing rocky cliffs, as a hobby or sport).
People who enjoy rock climbing are adventurous and brave. Rock-climbing is pretty popular these days.
Hiking [Noun] (the activity of going on long walks in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise).
I love hiking.
We'll get in some fishing and hiking and perhaps some hunting.