Phrases & Expressions

To feel emotional pain because of someone's words or actions.

• I feel hurt by your words.
• She felt hurt when he didn't call.

To feel free from worry or anxiety.

• I felt relieved after hearing the news.
• She felt relieved when he arrived safely.

To feel protected and free from worry or doubt.

• She feels secure in her new job.
• He feels secure knowing his family is nearby.

To feel extremely good, happy, or healthy.

• I feel terrific!
• He felt terrific after the run.

A timetable that can be easily changed or adapted.

• A flexible schedule lets me pick my children up from school.
• We offer a flexible schedule for our employees.

A language other than your native one.

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

To be discovered or apprehended while doing something wrong.

• He got caught stealing.
• Don't get caught breaking the rules.

To become intoxicated by drinking too much alcohol.

• He got drunk at the party.
• Be careful not to get drunk.

To formally agree to marry someone.

• They got engaged on Valentine's Day.
• She got engaged to her boyfriend.

To be unable to move or proceed.

• I got stuck in traffic for an hour.
• The car got stuck in the mud.