Germs can live on surfaces for hours.

Meaning: This means that even if you don't see any dirt or germs on a surface, they could still be there and make you sick.

Choice of Words: Germs are tiny living things that can cause illness. Can is a modal verb used to express ability, permission, or possibility. Live means to be alive or to exist. On means in or at a particular place or position. Surfaces are the outer parts or top layers of something. Hours are periods of time equal to sixty minutes.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Germs lurk on surfaces.
• Dirty surfaces attract germs.
• Germs can spread easily from dirty hands.
• Dirty hands can spread germs to others.
• Be careful when walking on wet or icy surfaces.
• Clear clutter from surfaces and organize items.
• I dust furniture and other surfaces daily.
• Asteroids tumbled, their surfaces scarred by impacts.
• Clear surfaces for a cleaner look.
• Keep surfaces clear.