Idiomatic expressions 9

 

  1. Right away:

    • Definition: Immediately or without delay.
    • Example: "Please respond to the email right away as the deadline is approaching."

  2. Ring a bell with:

    • Definition: To sound familiar or trigger a recollection.
    • Example: "The name doesn't ring a bell with me; I don't think I've met them before."

  3. Rough it:

    • Definition: To endure difficult or uncomfortable conditions without complaint.
    • Example: "During the camping trip, they had to rough it without electricity or running water."

  4. Rule out:

    • Definition: To eliminate or exclude as a possibility.
    • Example: "After investigating, they were able to rule out foul play in the accident."

  5. Run a temperature:

    • Definition: To have a fever.
    • Example: "She felt unwell and ran a temperature, so she stayed home from work."

  6. Run for office:

    • Definition: To campaign as a candidate in an election.
    • Example: "He decided to run for office to represent his community in the upcoming election."

  7. Run into:

    • Definition: To unexpectedly encounter someone or something.
    • Example: "I ran into an old friend at the supermarket yesterday."

  8. Run late:

    • Definition: To be behind schedule or not arrive on time.
    • Example: "Apologies for running late; I got caught up in a conference call."

  9. Run of the mill:

    • Definition: Ordinary or commonplace; not exceptional.
    • Example: "The restaurant's food was rather run of the mill, nothing extraordinary."

  10. Run out of:

    • Definition: To deplete the supply of something, leading to none left.
    • Example: "We ran out of milk, so I need to buy some from the store."

  11. Save my breath:

    • Definition: To refrain from wasting time or effort on futile actions.
    • Example: "I won't bother convincing him; it's like saving my breath."

  12. Search me:

    • Definition: An expression used when one doesn’t know the answer.
    • Example: "I don't know where he went; search me."

  13. See eye to eye with someone or on something:

    • Definition: To agree or have the same opinion as someone else.
    • Example: "They don't always see eye to eye on financial matters."

  14. See her off:

    • Definition: To accompany someone to their departure point when they're leaving.
    • Example: "We gathered at the airport to see her off before her international flight."

  15. See to:

    • Definition: To attend to or take care of something.
    • Example: "I'll see to the arrangements for the upcoming event."

  16. Serve your right:

    • Definition: To deserve the consequences of one's actions, especially if they are negative.
    • Example: "If you keep procrastinating, it'll serve you right if you miss the deadline."

  17. Short for:

    • Definition: An abbreviation or shortened form of a word or phrase.
    • Example: "TV is short for television."

  18. Show around:

    • Definition: To guide someone through a place or location, giving them a tour.
    • Example: "She offered to show us around the city during our visit."

  19. Show off:

    • Definition: To display something or demonstrate one's abilities or possessions to gain admiration or attention.
    • Example: "He likes to show off his collection of rare books to guests."

  20. Show up:

    • Definition: To appear or arrive, especially at a scheduled time or event.
    • Example: "Make sure to show up on time for the interview."

  21. Shut down:

    • Definition: To cease operations, close, or stop functioning.
    • Example: "The company decided to shut down its operations due to financial difficulties."

  22. Sign up for:

    • Definition: To register or enroll in a program, service, or event.
    • Example: "He decided to sign up for the yoga class at the local gym."

  23. Sing another tune:

    • Definition: To change one's attitude or opinion, especially after experiencing a different perspective or situation.
    • Example: "After seeing the results, he sang another tune about the benefits of the project."

  24. Size up:

    • Definition: To assess or evaluate a situation, person, or thing.
    • Example: "He quickly sized up the competition before entering the race."

  25. Sleep on it:

    • Definition: To delay making a decision until the following day after considering it overnight.
    • Example: "I'm not sure about the offer; I'll sleep on it and give you an answer tomorrow."

  26. Slowly but surely:

    • Definition: Progressing steadily, even if at a slow pace.
    • Example: "The project is moving forward, slowly but surely."

  27. Snowed under:

    • Definition: Overwhelmed or buried by a large amount of work or responsibilities.
    • Example: "During the holiday season, she's always snowed under with work."

  28. So far, so good:

    • Definition: Expressing satisfaction with the current situation or progress made until now.
    • Example: "We're halfway through the project, and so far, so good."

  29. Sooner or later:

    • Definition: Eventually or at some point in the future, without specifying when exactly.
    • Example: "Sooner or later, everyone faces challenges in life."

  30. Speak your mind:

    • Definition: To express one's thoughts or opinions openly and honestly.
    • Example: "She always speaks her mind, regardless of the situation."

  31. Speak up:

    • Definition: To voice one's opinion or thoughts more loudly or assertively.
    • Example: "Don't be shy; speak up and share your ideas with the team."

  32. Speak up for:

    • Definition: To support or defend someone or something by expressing one's opinion.
    • Example: "She always speaks up for her colleagues in team meetings."

  33. Spell out for:

    • Definition: To explain something clearly and in detail so that it's easily understood.
    • Example: "Could you spell it out for me? I'm not following your explanation."
EXAMPLES:

  1. Right away:

    • "I need those reports completed right away."
    • "Please call me back right away; it's urgent."
    • "The plumber said they would come right away to fix the leak."

  2. Ring a bell with:

    • "The name sounds familiar, but it doesn't ring a bell with me."
    • "Does this place ring a bell with you? Have you been here before?"
    • "Her story about the incident didn't ring a bell with any of the witnesses."

  3. Rough it:

    • "During the camping trip, we had to rough it without electricity."
    • "We decided to rough it and stay in a cabin without heating."
    • "I had to rough it for a few days until my apartment was ready."

  4. Rule out:

    • "We can rule out that option; it doesn't meet the requirements."
    • "Let's not rule out any potential solutions until we've explored them thoroughly."
    • "They had to rule out any potential errors before finalizing the data."

  5. Run a temperature:

    • "She's been running a temperature for the past two days."
    • "Running a temperature is a common symptom of the flu."
    • "If you run a temperature, it's best to consult a doctor."

  6. Run for office:

    • "She announced her decision to run for office next year."
    • "He has been preparing to run for office for several months now."
    • "Running for office requires a strong campaign strategy."

  7. Run into:

    • "I ran into my high school friend at the grocery store."
    • "I hope we don't run into any problems during the presentation."
    • "She ran into difficulties while trying to fix the broken equipment."

  8. Run late:

    • "Apologies for running late; there was heavy traffic."
    • "I'm running late for the meeting due to unexpected delays."
    • "The train was running late, causing commuters to wait longer."

  9. Run of the mill:

    • "The movie was entertaining but rather run of the mill."
    • "She preferred unique designs rather than run-of-the-mill styles."
    • "The restaurant's food was good but a bit run of the mill."

  10. Run out of:

    • "We ran out of milk, so I need to buy some."
    • "I hope we don't run out of fuel before reaching the gas station."
    • "We're about to run out of time; we need to finish quickly."

  11. Save my breath:

    • "I won't bother explaining; it's like saving my breath."
    • "Trying to convince him is useless; I'll save my breath."
    • "There's no point in arguing; I've learned to save my breath."

  12. Search me:

    • "Where did he go? Search me."
    • "How that machine works? Search me; I've never used it."
    • "What's the answer to that question? Search me; I have no idea."

  13. See eye to eye with someone or on something:

    • "They never see eye to eye on financial matters."
    • "It's crucial for team members to see eye to eye on project goals."
    • "After the discussion, they finally see eye to eye on the approach."

  14. See her off:

    • "We gathered at the airport to see her off before her flight."
    • "He wanted to see her off at the train station."
    • "The family came to see her off as she left for college."

  15. See to:

    • "I'll see to the arrangements for the event."
    • "She promised to see to the completion of the project."
    • "He'll see to the repairs needed in the office."

  16. Serve your right:

    • "If you don't study, it'll serve you right if you fail the exam."
    • "She knew it would serve her right to lose her job if she kept being late."
    • "Not taking the warnings seriously served him right when he faced consequences."

  17. Short for:

    • "Ave. is short for Avenue in the address."
    • "Bio is short for biography."
    • "TV is short for television."

  18. Show around:

    • "She showed us around the new neighborhood."
    • "The guide showed us around the historical sites in the city."
    • "He offered to show us around the campus."

  19. Show off:

    • "He always shows off his new gadgets when guests come over."
    • "The athlete showed off his skills during the competition."
    • "She likes to show off her culinary expertise at dinner parties."

  20. Show up:

    • "Make sure to show up on time for the interview."
    • "She promised to show up at the event but didn't arrive."
    • "The actor failed to show up for the scheduled press conference."

  21. Shut down:

    • "The factory will shut down for maintenance next week."
    • "The computer automatically shuts down after a period of inactivity."
    • "The government decided to shut down the controversial program."

  22. Sign up for:

    • "She decided to sign up for the dance classes."
    • "They encouraged employees to sign up for the volunteering event."
    • "He's planning to sign up for the fitness challenge."

  23. Sing another tune:

    • "After understanding the situation, she sang another tune about the project's importance."
    • "He used to complain, but after experiencing it, he sang another tune."
    • "The critics sang another tune after watching the revised performance."

  24. Size up:

    • "She quickly sized up the competition before the race."
    • "It's essential to size up the market before launching the product."
    • "He took a moment to size up the new employee's capabilities."

  25. Sleep on it:

    • "I'll sleep on the decision and let you know tomorrow."
    • "Before making the purchase, it's wise to sleep on it."
    • "She always sleeps on major decisions before finalizing them."

  26. Slowly but surely:

    • "The project is moving forward, slowly but surely."
    • "She's learning the language slowly but surely."
    • "The team is making progress, slowly but surely."

  27. Snowed under:

    • "She's been snowed under with work since the project started."
    • "During the holidays, people often get snowed under with preparations."
    • "The office was snowed under with requests after the announcement."

  28. So far, so good:

    • "We've completed the first phase of the project, and so far, so good."
    • "The treatment is showing positive results; so far, so good."
    • "The new strategy seems effective; so far, so good."

  29. Sooner or later:

    • "Sooner or later, you'll have to face the consequences."
    • "Sooner or later, they'll need to upgrade the software."
    • "Sooner or later, everyone encounters challenges."

  30. Speak your mind:

    • "Don't hesitate to speak your mind during the meeting."
    • "She always speaks her mind about important issues."
    • "He encouraged everyone to speak their mind freely."

  31. Speak up:

    • "If you have something to say, please speak up."
    • "She needs to speak up and voice her concerns."
    • "It's important to speak up if you see something wrong."

  32. Speak up for:

    • "He always speaks up for fairness in the workplace."
    • "She spoke up for the rights of the marginalized community."
    • "It's commendable to speak up for those who can't."

  33. Spell out for:

    • "I'll spell out the instructions for the new software."
    • "She asked him to spell out his plan for the project."
    • "Could you spell it out for me? I'm not following your explanation."

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