How do you usually decide what to cook for dinner?

A natural way to answer

I usually plan a few meals at the start of the week and do one big shop. It saves money and stops me from ordering takeaway. If I'm tired, though, I'll fall back on a few quick dishes I know by heart.

Key phrases to use

• wing it — to do something without planning or preparing“I hadn't read the recipe, so I just winged it.”
• hope for the best — to hope something turns out well despite uncertainty“I added a bit of everything and hoped for the best.”