Phrases & Expressions

At a specific level or number, or lower than that level or number.

• Keep the temperature at or below 20 degrees Celsius.
• You must be at or below the weight limit.

To study a subject in detail.

• She's doing research on climate change.
• I need to do more research.

Used to introduce an example that supports or explains a statement.

• For instance, take Paris.
• Many sports, for instance, swimming, are good for health.

A language other than your native one.

• He speaks three foreign languages.
• Learning a foreign language is important.

To look at something very quickly without much attention.

• He glanced over the contract before signing.
• Could you glance over my notes for any mistakes?

To examine or check something carefully.

• Please go over the report one more time before sending it.
• Can you go over my essay for any mistakes?

To check a text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.

• Use the grammar check to find mistakes.
• The software can grammar check your essay.

To give a piece of work, a document or something you have borrowed to a person in authority.

• Hand in your essays by Friday.
• Please hand in your keys at reception.

Used to add more information or another point to what has just been said.

• In addition, we offer free shipping.
• The room was small. In addition, it was cold.

To gain knowledge or skill by understanding past errors.

• We must learn from mistakes to improve.
• She learned from her mistakes and succeeded.