Idiomatic expression 1
About to: On the verge of doing something or ready to do it.
- Example: She was about to leave when the phone rang.
Above all: Most importantly; mainly or chiefly.
- Example: Above all, remember to be kind to others.
Add up: To make sense or seem reasonable; to calculate the total of something.
- Example: The expenses don't add up, there seems to be a mistake somewhere.
All at once: Simultaneously; everything happening together or suddenly.
- Example: The fireworks went off all at once, lighting up the sky.
All of a sudden: Suddenly; without warning.
- Example: All of a sudden, he decided to quit his job and travel the world.
All of a sudden: Suddenly; without warning.
- Example: All of a sudden, he decided to quit his job and travel the world.
As a matter of fact: In reality; used to emphasize the truth of a statement.
- Example: As a matter of fact, I did see her at the party last night.
As a rule: Usually; generally.
- Example: As a rule, he doesn't eat breakfast.
At ease: In a relaxed or comfortable state.
- Example: She finally felt at ease after finishing her presentation.
At the drop of a hat: Immediately; without any delay.
- Example: He's always ready to help, he'll come over at the drop of a hat.
Back out of: Withdraw from a commitment or agreement.
- Example: He promised to help but then backed out of the project at the last minute.
Bank on: Rely or depend on something happening.
- Example: I can bank on her to arrive on time for the meeting.
Be my guest: A polite way of inviting someone to do something.
- Example: "Can I borrow this book?" "Sure, be my guest!"
Be rusty: To be out of practice or not as skilled as before.
- Example: After years of not playing, she was a bit rusty on the piano.
Beats me: Expression indicating not knowing or understanding something.
- Example: How does this work? Beats me!
Better off: In a more favorable or advantageous position.
- Example: She's better off living closer to her workplace now.
Bit off more than one can chew: To take on a task that is too big or difficult to manage.
- Example: I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this project deadline.
Bound to: Inevitable or certain to happen.
- Example: With that attitude, you're bound to succeed.
Break down: To stop functioning; to analyze or explain something in detail.
- Example: The car broke down on the way home. We had to call for help.
Break in on: Interrupt or intrude upon someone.
- Example: I didn't mean to break in on your conversation; I'll come back later.
Break the ice: To initiate social contact or conversation in a situation.
- Example: His joke helped break the ice at the awkward party.
Break the news to: To inform someone about something difficult or unpleasant.
- Example: It's always hard to break the news to someone about a loss.
Break up with: End a relationship with someone.
- Example: She decided to break up with her boyfriend after months of disagreements.
A breeze: Something very easy to do.
- Example: The test was a breeze; I finished it in no time.
Bring about: To cause something to happen.
- Example: His speech helped bring about a change in their policies.
Bring up: To mention or raise a topic for discussion.
- Example: She didn't want to bring up the issue during the meeting.
Brush up on: To review or improve one's knowledge or skills in a particular area.
- Example: Before the interview, he decided to brush up on his coding skills.
Bump into: To unexpectedly meet or encounter someone.
- Example: I bumped into my old friend at the grocery store.
By and large: Generally; for the most part.
- Example: By and large, the conference was successful.
By heart: Memorized; learned by memory.
- Example: She knew all the lines of the play by heart.
By no means: Absolutely not; in no way.
- Example: By no means was he ready to give up on his dream.
About to:
- The train is about to depart, so please hurry if you want to catch it.
- She was about to start her presentation when the power suddenly went out.
- He seemed about to apologize before changing his mind and leaving.
Above all:
- Above all, prioritize your health when making lifestyle choices.
- For this project, above all, accuracy is crucial; we can't afford mistakes.
- Above all, remember to stay true to yourself, no matter what others say.
Add up:
- The evidence doesn't add up; there must be something missing in the story.
- I need to add up all these expenses to make sure I'm within my budget.
- Her explanations didn't quite add up, leaving everyone confused.
All at once:
- The lights went out all at once, plunging the room into darkness.
- All at once, everyone stood up and applauded the performance.
- The emotions hit her all at once, and she couldn't hold back her tears.
All of a sudden:
- All of a sudden, the phone rang, startling everyone in the room.
- All of a sudden, he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.
- All of a sudden, the weather changed from sunny to stormy.
All of a student:
- She answered the question correctly, surprising us all of a sudden.
- He solved the complex equation, amazing us all of a sudden.
- The child read the advanced book fluently, impressing us all of a sudden.
As a matter of fact:
- As a matter of fact, I did see him at the cinema last night.
- I wasn't expecting it, but as a matter of fact, she's an excellent singer.
- As a matter of fact, I have a better idea for solving this problem.
As a rule:
- As a rule, I don't eat sweets after dinner.
- She, as a rule, arrives early for all her appointments.
- As a rule, they don't allow pets in the building.
At ease:
- He finally felt at ease after completing the difficult task.
- The soothing music helped put everyone at ease during the meeting.
- Being with friends always puts her at ease.
At the drop of a hat:
- He's always ready to help at the drop of a hat; you can rely on him.
- She's willing to travel anywhere at the drop of a hat; she loves spontaneous trips.
- Don't make decisions at the drop of a hat; take your time to think.
Back out of:
- She promised not to back out of the agreement this time.
- It's not fair to back out of a commitment at the last moment.
- He had to back out of the race due to an injury.
Bank on:
- I can't bank on him to keep his promises; he often forgets.
- Don't bank on winning the lottery; it's highly unlikely.
- You can bank on her to provide reliable information.
Be my guest:
- "Can I use your computer?" "Sure, be my guest!"
- "Do you mind if I take a look?" "Not at all, be my guest."
- "Would you like to try some of this cake?" "Yes, please, be my guest."
Be rusty:
- After years of not playing tennis, I'm a bit rusty.
- She used to speak fluent French, but now she's rusty.
- I was a great swimmer, but now I'm feeling rusty in the pool.
Beats me:
- How they managed to finish the project beats me!
- I have no idea how that machine works; it beats me.
- She solved the puzzle in seconds; it beats me how she did it.
Better off:
- You're better off taking the train; traffic is terrible right now.
- She's better off without that toxic relationship.
- We're better off investing in a reliable brand for the long term.
Bit off more than one can chew:
- He agreed to handle three projects simultaneously and bit off more than he could chew.
- Taking on that challenge might have been biting off more than you can chew.
- I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this huge event planning.
Bound to:
- If you keep working hard, success is bound to come your way.
- Given her skills, she's bound to win the competition.
- With that attitude, you're bound to have a great time.
Break down:
- The car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
- He tried to explain the complex theory but ended up breaking it down into simpler concepts.
- The negotiations broke down due to disagreements.
Break in on:
- Sorry to break in on your conversation, but I have something urgent to discuss.
- I didn't want to break in on your family time, but this can't wait.
- The phone call broke in on our peaceful evening.
Break the ice:
- His jokes helped break the ice at the party, and soon everyone was chatting.
- We played a game to break the ice in the new team meeting.
- A smile and a friendly introduction can always break the ice.
Break the news to:
- It's never easy to break the news to someone about a loss.
- How should I break the news to her gently?
- He was tasked with breaking the news to the employees about the layoffs.
Break up with:
- She decided to break up with him after months of disagreements.
- He didn't take it well when she broke up with him.
- I heard they broke up with each other due to long-distance issues.
A breeze:
- The assignment was a breeze; I finished it quickly.
- She found the cooking class to be a breeze; it was so easy for her.
- With his experience, the task was a breeze for him.
Bring about:
- The new policies will bring about significant changes in the company.
- How can we bring about a positive change in the community?
- His efforts helped bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Bring up:
- It's important to bring up any concerns during the meeting.
- He didn't want to bring up the issue because it was sensitive.
- They decided to bring up the topic of budget cuts in the next session.
Brush up on:
- I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip to Mexico.
- She spent the weekend brushing up on her coding skills.
- Before the interview, he decided to brush up on his presentation skills.
Bump into:
- I bumped into my old friend at the mall yesterday.
- Guess who I bumped into at the concert last night?
- It was surprising to bump into my former teacher at the bookstore.
By and large:
- By and large, people are satisfied with the new policy changes.
- The conference was, by and large, a success despite a few hiccups.
- By and large, the restaurant receives positive reviews from customers.
By heart:
- She knows all the lyrics to her favorite songs by heart.
- He memorized the entire speech by heart for the presentation.
- After practicing for weeks, she learned the dance routine by heart.
By no means:
- By no means should you attempt to do this alone; it's dangerous.
- His absence by no means implies he doesn't care; he's just busy.
- It's by no means an easy task to complete in such a short time.
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