Traffic lights tell you when to go.

Meaning: This means that traffic lights communicate when it is safe to cross the street.

Choice of Words: Traffic refers to the movement of vehicles on a road. Lights are devices that emit light. Tell means to communicate information.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The traffic officer directed traffic with a whistle and hand gestures.
• Traffic lights blinked red, halting cars.
• City lights glow, traffic roars, people rush.
• The police officer directed traffic with authority and control.
• The red car stopped suddenly at the traffic light.
• Accident cleared, road reopened, traffic flowed.
• The traffic light changed from green to yellow to red.
• The man grumbled about the traffic.
• Red car stopped at the traffic light.
• She deftly dodged the oncoming traffic.