24/5 Flashcards
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just one of those things
something has happened that you must accept even if you do not like it: The traffic was awful and I missed my flight – it was just one of those things.
at this point in time
now; at this precise moment in history: At this point in time the President believes peace has been achieved
somebody/something has been known to (do something):
You have been known to make promises and not follow through on them, you know.
(every) now and then idiom (also (every) now and again)
sometimes but not very often: We still meet for lunch now and then, but not as often as we used to.
(every) once in a while
occasionally: We see each other every once in a while.
At first … in the end …
At first when I went to England to study English, I was homesick, but in the end I cried when it was time to leave.
At (the) best/worst
At best Nella would be an invalid; at worst she would die
at the time of (something) = at that time
when (something) happened: It was raining at the time of the accident.
Be at the top of the list
better than all the others: I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list.
1/[singular] the rest (of something)
2/ [plural] the rest (of something)
1/[singular] the rest (of something) the remaining part of something: I’m not doing this job for the rest of my life
used when you have already mentioned the important parts of something and you now want to mention the other less important parts:The salary in my new job is great, but (as) for the rest, I’m not impressed.
2/ [plural] the rest (of something) the remaining people or things; the others: Don’t blame Alex. He’s human, like the rest of us./The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy.
get in the way of something
- to prevent something from happening: I never let unimportant details get in the way of a good plan.
On the ground
- idiom: among the general public: Their political ideas have a lot of support on the ground.
Last thing:
1: after everything else
Heat the vegetables last thing so that they don’t get cold.
2: very late
I’ll be back last thing (on) Monday night.
gear something to/towards something: [usually passive]
to make, change or prepare something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose: The course had been geared towards the specific needs of its members.
-be/feel/become attached to somebody/something:
to like someone or something very much, because you have known them or had them for a long time: It’s easy to become attached to the children you work with.
-Have something in common
-other than
-to share interests, experiences, characteristics with someone/something:The two actors have little in common other than both having Oscars
- (other than: except for, apart from)
Put up sth:
put somebody up
put something up
put up (at…)
Put up sth:
1/to show a particular level of skill, determination, etc. in a fight or contest :The team put up a great performance (= played very well).
2/to suggest an idea, etc. for other people to discuss: to put up an argument/a case/a proposal
put somebody up
1/to let somebody stay at your home:We can put you up for the night.
2/to suggest or present somebody as a candidate for a job or position: The Green Party hopes to put up more candidates in the next election.
-put something up:
1/build sth: they’re putting up a hotel where the museum used to be;
2/repair sth: employers will be required to put up workplace posters detailing new wage information and employment rights;
3/ increase the value of sth: we’re gonna have to put up our hourly rates next year; 4/provide money: dad put 100$ up to help me buy a car
5/to raise something or put it in a higher position: to put up a flag/She’s put her hair up.
put up (at…):(especially British English) to stay somewhere for the night: We put up at a motel.
