Phrases & Expressions

A polite way to ask someone to do something or to ask for a favor.

• Would you mind helping me?
• Would you mind closing the window?

used when returning to a point after an interruption.

• As I was saying, we need to plan.
• As I was saying, it's important.

To break into pieces because it is old or badly made.

• My old shoes are falling apart.
• This cheap chair is already falling apart.

Starting from the very beginning, using basic materials rather than a prepared mixture.

• They decided to tear down the old house and rebuild it from scratch.
• You baked these muffins from scratch? They're delicious!

to talk about the main topic

• Just get to the point!
• Let me get to the point.

To accept an idea, plan or decision, often without really agreeing with it.

• She decided to go along with the suggestion.
• I don't agree, but I'll go along with it.

to postpone the alarm for a few minutes

• I keep hitting the snooze button.
• Don't hit the snooze again!

To keep something firmly in your hand or attached to something.

• Hold on to the railing.
• She held on to her mother's hand in the crowd.

To hit someone or something so that it falls to the ground.

• The car knocked him down at the crossing.
• A strong wind knocked down several trees in the park.

With great speed, force, energy, or enthusiasm.

• When our team scored, the crowd started cheering like crazy.
• Ann ran like crazy but still couldn't catch the bus.