Phrases & Expressions

To provide facts or objects that show something is true or happened.

• Can you bring evidence to support your claim?
• The lawyer brought evidence to the court.

To make a person or group respected and admired because of something you have done.

• His win brought honor to the team.
• She brought honor to her family with her success.

To suddenly start laughing loudly.

• We all burst out laughing.
• He burst out laughing at the joke.

To purchase goods or services produced locally to support the local economy.

• The campaign encourages people to buy local.
• We should buy local whenever possible.

Proof that is obvious.

• There is clear evidence of fraud.
• We have clear evidence to support this.

To carry out a survey.

• We conducted a survey of customers.
• The university conducts research surveys.

To call ground control, which manages aircraft and vehicles moving on the airport.

• Contact ground on 121.7 for taxi instructions.
• After landing, contact ground for gate information.

To tell a joke to make people laugh.

• He cracked a joke at the meeting.
• He always cracks a joke when he feels nervous.

Very worried about something.

• We are deeply concerned about climate change.
• She was deeply concerned for his safety.

A problem related to the process of digesting food.

• He has a common digestive issue.
• This food can cause digestive issues.