Phrases & Expressions

Extremely clear and easy to understand or see.

• His explanation was clear as glass.
• The water in the lake is clear as glass.

To get into a car, bed or small space, often with some effort.

• The kids climbed in the back of the car.
• He climbed in through the window.

To climb out of an enclosed space.

• The children climbed out of the pool to get their towels.
• He climbed out the window.

To move over something by climbing.

• The children climbed over the fence to get their ball.
• He climbed over the wall.

For the sky to become full of clouds.

• The sky clouded over and it started to rain.
• By lunchtime it had clouded over, so we went home.

To be the most important or basic factor in a situation.

• In the end, it all comes down to how much effort you put in.
• The decision comes down to whether we can afford it.

For something tied, fastened or closed to become loose or open.

• Your shoelace has come undone.
• The knot came undone in the wind.

Used to say you want to be included in an activity or plan.

• We're going hiking this weekend. Count me in!
• If you need help, count me in.

Used to say you do not want to be included in an activity or plan.

• I can't make it to the party. Count me out.
• That sounds too risky. Count me out.

To add all the numbers or items in a group together.

• Let's count up the money we collected.
• The teacher counted up the votes.