Idiomatic expressions 12

 

  1. Turn around:

    • Definition: To change direction or reverse a situation from negative to positive.
    • Example: "The company's new marketing strategy helped to turn around its declining sales."

  2. Turn down:

    • Definition: To refuse or reject something.
    • Example: "He had to turn down the job offer because the salary wasn't enough."

  3. Turn in:

    • Definition: To go to bed or submit something, like homework or a report.
    • Example: "It's getting late; I should turn in for the night."

  4. Turn into:

    • Definition: To transform or change into something different.
    • Example: "The caterpillar will eventually turn into a butterfly."

  5. Turn off:

    • Definition: To cause someone to lose interest or feel repelled.
    • Example: "The constant interruptions really turn off the audience during a speech."

  6. Turn on:

    • Definition: To cause someone to become excited or interested.
    • Example: "The new technology really turned on the tech-savvy crowd."

  7. Turn out:

    • Definition: To result or develop in a particular way.
    • Example: "The event turned out to be a great success."

  8. Turn up:

    • Definition: To appear or be found unexpectedly.
    • Example: "The missing keys turned up in the jacket pocket."

  9. Under the weather:

    • Definition: To feel ill or not at one's best physically.
    • Example: "She's feeling a bit under the weather, so she's staying home today."

  10. Use up:

    • Definition: To consume or deplete entirely.
    • Example: "I've used up all the ink in this pen; I need to get a new one."

  11. Wait on:

    • Definition: To serve or attend to someone's needs.
    • Example: "The restaurant staff will wait on you at your table."

  12. Walk on air:

    • Definition: To feel extremely happy or elated.
    • Example: "After receiving the award, she felt like she was walking on air."

  13. Warm up:

    • Definition: To increase in temperature or to prepare for an activity.
    • Example: "Athletes warm up before a game to avoid injuries."

  14. Warm up to:

    • Definition: To gradually become more comfortable or friendly with someone or something.
    • Example: "It took a while, but eventually, she warmed up to her new classmates."

  15. Watch out for:

    • Definition: To be cautious or careful of something or someone.
    • Example: "Watch out for slippery roads when driving in rainy weather."

  16. Wear out:

    • Definition: To become exhausted or to cause something to deteriorate from excessive use.
    • Example: "She wore out her shoes after hiking for miles."

  17. What the doctor ordered:

    • Definition: Something that is exactly what is needed or beneficial.
    • Example: "After a stressful week, a relaxing spa day was just what the doctor ordered."

  18. Wipe out:

    • Definition: To eradicate or completely eliminate something.
    • Example: "The storm wiped out the entire crop in the field."

  19. Without a hitch:

    • Definition: To happen smoothly or without any problems.
    • Example: "The event went off without a hitch, thanks to careful planning."

  20. Work out:

    • Definition: To exercise or to resolve in a positive way.
    • Example: "She works out at the gym three times a week."
EXAMPLES:

  1. Turn around:

    • "With the new management team, the company was able to turn around its declining profits."
    • "After a difficult start, the team managed to turn around the game and win in the final minutes."
    • "Her positive attitude helped turn around the negative atmosphere in the office."

  2. Turn down:

    • "She had to turn down the invitation to the party due to a prior commitment."
    • "The company decided to turn down the proposal as it didn’t align with their goals."
    • "He regretfully turned down the job offer because it required relocating."

  3. Turn in:

    • "After completing the project, she turned it in to her supervisor."
    • "It's getting late; I think I'll turn in for the night."
    • "He turned in his resignation letter to the HR department."

  4. Turn into:

    • "The caterpillar turned into a butterfly after weeks in the cocoon."
    • "The small town turned into a bustling city over the years."
    • "The unexpected news turned his joy into disappointment."

  5. Turn off:

    • "The strong smell of the chemicals turned off many visitors at the exhibition."
    • "His rude behavior really turned off potential clients during the meeting."
    • "The complicated instructions turned her off from using the new software."

  6. Turn on:

    • "The engaging speaker turned on the audience with his inspiring words."
    • "The new art exhibition turned on her passion for creativity."
    • "Her enthusiasm turned on the team and motivated them to work harder."

  7. Turn out:

    • "Despite the initial doubts, the event turned out to be a huge success."
    • "The cake didn’t turn out as expected; it was slightly burnt."
    • "The volunteers turned out in large numbers to support the community event."

  8. Turn up:

    • "Her lost keys turned up in the pocket of her coat."
    • "Unexpectedly, a solution turned up during the brainstorming session."
    • "He promised to come to the meeting, but he didn’t turn up."

  9. Under the weather:

    • "I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'll stay home and rest."
    • "She performed poorly in the exam because she was under the weather."
    • "He looked under the weather after a long flight and lack of sleep."

  10. Use up:

    • "She used up all her savings on the vacation trip."
    • "The kids used up all the paint during the art class."
    • "I used up all the ink in the printer, so we need a refill."

  11. Wait on:

    • "The waiter was polite and attentive while waiting on us during dinner."
    • "She enjoys being waited on at the spa during her massage."
    • "He hired a personal assistant to wait on him for his daily tasks."

  12. Walk on air:

    • "After receiving the scholarship, she felt like she was walking on air."
    • "Winning the championship made the team walk on air for weeks."
    • "Her promotion had her walking on air for days."

  13. Warm up:

    • "Before the game, the players warm up with stretching and drills."
    • "The morning sun helped to warm up the chilly room."
    • "Her smile always warms up the atmosphere in the office."

  14. Warm up to:

    • "At first, she was distant, but eventually, she warmed up to her new classmates."
    • "The dog warmed up to its new owner after spending some time together."
    • "After a few visits, he finally warmed up to the idea of volunteering."

  15. Watch out for:

    • "Watch out for icy roads; they can be dangerous during winter."
    • "She always watches out for her younger siblings at the park."
    • "In a new city, it's essential to watch out for pickpockets in crowded places."

  16. Wear out:

    • "The constant use wore out the tires on his bicycle."
    • "Her shoes finally wore out after years of daily use."
    • "Working long hours can wear out even the most dedicated employees."

  17. What the doctor ordered:

    • "A peaceful vacation was just what the doctor ordered after a stressful month at work."
    • "She found that a good night's sleep was exactly what the doctor ordered for her health."
    • "Some relaxation and meditation were just what the doctor ordered for stress relief."

  18. Wipe out:

    • "The tsunami wiped out entire villages along the coast."
    • "The stock market crash wiped out their investments."
    • "The illness wiped him out, and he needed weeks to recover."

  19. Without a hitch:

    • "The event went off without a hitch thanks to the meticulous planning."
    • "The software installation process completed without a hitch."
    • "Her presentation went smoothly without a hitch."

  20. Work out:

    • "He hopes his business plan will work out successfully in the long run."
    • "The trainer helped her work out an exercise routine to improve her fitness."
    • "Their differences couldn't be worked out, and they decided to part ways."

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