Idiomatic expression 4

 

  1. Fill in:

    • Definition: To complete a form, document, or space by providing necessary information.
    • Example: "Please fill in your name and contact details on the registration form."

  2. Fill in for:

    • Definition: To temporarily do someone else's work or duties while they are absent.
    • Example: "She had to fill in for her colleague while they were on maternity leave."

  3. Fill one in:

    • Definition: To provide someone with information or updates about a situation or topic.
    • Example: "Can you fill me in on what happened at the meeting? I couldn't attend."

  4. Fill out:

    • Definition: To complete a form, usually by providing required details or information.
    • Example: "Make sure to fill out all the sections of the application form before submitting it."

  5. Find out:

    • Definition: To discover or learn something, often through investigation or inquiry.
    • Example: "She wanted to find out more about the company before the interview."

  6. A fish out of water:

    • Definition: To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation or environment.
    • Example: "As a city person, being in the countryside made her feel like a fish out of water."

  7. Fix up:

    • Definition: To repair, arrange, or organize something, often to improve its condition.
    • Example: "They decided to fix up the old house before putting it on the market."

  8. Follow in my footsteps:

    • Definition: To pursue a similar path or career as someone else, often a family member.
    • Example: "She decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a doctor."

  9. For good:

    • Definition: Permanently; with no intention of returning or reversing.
    • Example: "After the accident, they moved away for good and never returned."

  10. For the time being:

    • Definition: Temporarily; for a limited period until something else happens or changes.
    • Example: "You can use my laptop for the time being until you get yours fixed."

  11. From out of the blue:

    • Definition: Unexpectedly; without warning or anticipation.
    • Example: "She received a job offer from out of the blue while she was on vacation."

  12. Get a kick out of:

    • Definition: To derive enjoyment or amusement from something.
    • Example: "He gets a kick out of solving complex puzzles."

  13. Get along with:

    • Definition: To have a good relationship or rapport with someone.
    • Example: "She gets along with her colleagues very well; they're like a family."

  14. Get carried away:

    • Definition: To become overly enthusiastic or emotional about something.
    • Example: "During the speech, he got carried away and spoke longer than planned."

  15. Get in my blood:

    • Definition: To become deeply ingrained or habitual.
    • Example: "Playing the guitar has gotten into my blood; I do it every day."

  16. Get in over my head:

    • Definition: To become involved in a situation or problem that is too difficult to handle.
    • Example: "He invested in stocks but soon realized he was in over his head."

  17. Get in the way:

    • Definition: To obstruct or hinder progress or movement.
    • Example: "Her fear of failure was getting in the way of her success."

  18. Get in touch with:

    • Definition: To contact someone or communicate with them.
    • Example: "I'll get in touch with you as soon as I have more information."

  19. Get off:

    • Definition: To leave a mode of transportation or to disembark.
    • Example: "We'll get off at the next train station and walk to the museum."

  20. Get off the ground:

    • Definition: To start or initiate something, especially a project or plan.
    • Example: "They struggled to get the business off the ground in its early stages."

  21. Get on:

    • Definition: To board a mode of transportation or to embark.
    • Example: "Let's get on the bus before it gets too crowded."

  22. Get over:

    • Definition: To recover from an illness, setback, or emotional state.
    • Example: "It took her a while to get over the loss of her beloved pet."

  23. Get rid of:

    • Definition: To eliminate or remove something or someone.
    • Example: "They decided to get rid of old furniture to make space for new items."

  24. Get under way:

    • Definition: To begin or start, especially a journey or project.
    • Example: "The construction project is finally getting under way after delays."

  25. Give a cold shoulder:

    • Definition: To intentionally ignore or show disinterest in someone.
    • Example: "She felt hurt when her colleagues gave her the cold shoulder at the meeting."

  26. Give away:

    • Definition: To distribute or provide something for free or as a gift.
    • Example: "They decided to give away their old clothes to charity."
EXAMPLES:

  1. Fill in:

    • "Please fill in your name and address on the registration form."
    • "Could you fill in the missing details on this report before the meeting?"
    • "I need to fill in my work experience on the job application."

  2. Fill in for:

    • "She had to fill in for her colleague who was on vacation last week."
    • "He's filling in for the manager while she's on maternity leave."
    • "Can you fill in for me at the conference next week? I have a conflicting schedule."

  3. Fill one in:

    • "Could you fill me in on what happened while I was away?"
    • "I'll fill you in on the details of the project during our meeting."
    • "She filled me in on the changes that occurred in the company."

  4. Fill out:

    • "Please fill out this survey with your feedback about the event."
    • "She filled out the application form for the scholarship."
    • "Have you filled out the consent form for the school trip?"

  5. Find out:

    • "I need to find out the opening hours of the museum before we go."
    • "She found out about the event through social media."
    • "I'll call and find out if the restaurant takes reservations."

  6. A fish out of water:

    • "As a city person, camping in the wilderness made him feel like a fish out of water."
    • "She felt like a fish out of water in the high-society party."
    • "Coming from a small town, he was a fish out of water in the bustling city."

  7. Fix up:

    • "They plan to fix up the old house before putting it on the market."
    • "Let's fix up the garden before the party next weekend."
    • "He's fixing up his car to sell it at a better price."

  8. Follow in my footsteps:

    • "My daughter wants to follow in my footsteps and become a teacher."
    • "He followed in his father's footsteps and joined the family business."
    • "She hopes her son will follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in music."

  9. For good:

    • "After the incident, they moved away for good."
    • "She quit her job for good and started her own business."
    • "They decided to close the shop for good due to financial difficulties."

  10. For the time being:

    • "You can use my laptop for the time being until you get yours fixed."
    • "He's staying with his parents for the time being until he finds a place of his own."
    • "I'll be using my old phone for the time being until I buy a new one."

  11. From out of the blue:

    • "The job offer came from out of the blue; she wasn't expecting it at all."
    • "The opportunity to travel came from out of the blue; it was a pleasant surprise."
    • "His question about the project came from out of the blue; we hadn't discussed it before."

  12. Get a kick out of:

    • "He gets a kick out of solving challenging puzzles."
    • "She gets a kick out of watching old comedy movies."
    • "They get a kick out of exploring new places and trying different cuisines."

  13. Get along with:

    • "She gets along with her coworkers very well; they're like a family."
    • "He gets along with his neighbors; they often help each other."
    • "I get along with my classmates; we share similar interests."

  14. Get carried away:

    • "During the speech, she got carried away and spoke for an extra twenty minutes."
    • "He got carried away with decorating the house and ended up spending too much."
    • "They got carried away by the excitement of the game and lost track of time."

  15. Get in my blood:

    • "Playing the piano has gotten into my blood; I play it every day."
    • "For her, traveling has gotten in her blood; she can't stay in one place for too long."
    • "His love for photography has gotten in his blood; he's always capturing moments."

  16. Get in over my head:

    • "She invested in stocks but soon realized she was in over her head."
    • "He volunteered for the project, but now he feels like he's in over his head."
    • "They started renovating the house but got in over their heads with the expenses."

  17. Get in the way:

    • "Her fear of failure was getting in the way of her success."
    • "The heavy traffic got in the way of us reaching the airport on time."
    • "His constant interruptions were getting in the way of our conversation."

  18. Get in touch with:

    • "I'll get in touch with you as soon as I have more information."
    • "She wants to get in touch with her old friends from college."
    • "They're trying to get in touch with the company's customer service."

  19. Get off:

    • "We'll get off the train at the next station."
    • "He got off the bus and walked to the office."
    • "They got off the elevator on the 10th floor."

  20. Get off the ground:

    • "The project struggled to get off the ground due to funding issues."
    • "The company finally got the new product off the ground after months of planning."
    • "They're determined to get their startup off the ground this year."

  21. Get on:

    • "We'll get on the plane as soon as boarding begins."
    • "They got on the train just before it departed."
    • "He got on the bus and found a seat."

  22. Get over:

    • "It took her a while to get over the loss of her pet."
    • "He's trying to get over his fear of public speaking."
    • "She needs time to get over the breakup."

  23. Get rid of:

    • "They decided to get rid of old furniture to make space for new items."
    • "I'm trying to get rid of some old clothes; I don't wear them anymore."
    • "We need to get rid of the weeds in the garden."

  24. Get under way:

    • "The construction project is finally getting under way after delays."
    • "The event is getting under way, and the guests are arriving."
    • "The meeting will get under way in a few minutes."

  25. Give a cold shoulder:

    • "She felt hurt when her colleagues gave her the cold shoulder at the meeting."
    • "He gave me the cold shoulder after our argument."
    • "They've been giving her the cold shoulder since the disagreement."

  26. Give away:

    • "They decided to give away their old clothes to charity."
    • "She's giving away some of her books to friends."
    • "The company plans to give away free samples of their new product."

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