Phrases & Expressions

To produce a result or change.

• The new policy will have an effect.
• The speech had a powerful effect on the audience.

To hold a view or belief about something.

• Everyone has an opinion about politics.
• Do you have an opinion on this matter?

to have the power or ability to direct or influence events.

• The manager has full control over the budget.
• He lost control of the car on the ice.

To feel uncertain about something or someone.

• I have doubts about his honesty.
• He has serious doubts about the plan.

To be allowed to do something by someone in authority.

• You have permission to leave early today.
• She doesn't have permission to enter this room.

to undergo a medical operation

• He had surgery on his knee.
• She had to have surgery last week.

To find it hard to do something.

• I have trouble understanding her accent.
• She has trouble with the new software.

Fats that are beneficial for your health, such as those found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil.

• Avocado is a good source of healthy fat.
• Include healthy fats in your daily diet.

A medical condition in which the pressure of the blood in the body is higher than normal.

• He has high blood pressure.
• Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure.

To eat exactly the number of calories you planned for the day.

• I managed to hit my calories today.
• It's important to hit your calories consistently.