Phrases & Expressions

to leave a place quickly, often to escape

• The thieves made off with the jewels.
• He made off before anyone saw him.

To use an opportunity or situation as effectively as possible.

• Make the most of your day off.
• We need to make the most of this chance.

To fall asleep for a short time, especially when you did not intend to.

• The old man often nods off in his armchair.
• I almost nodded off during the boring lecture.

To know nothing about something; to have no idea.

• He talks about cooking a lot, but he doesn't have a clue how to make bread.
• "Do you know how to fix a broken printer?" — "No, I don't have a clue."

Served with ice cubes.

• I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
• He likes his whisky on the rocks, not neat.

No longer able to be controlled.

• The party got out of hand.
• Things quickly got out of hand.

Producing notes that are not at the correct musical pitch.

• The guitar is completely out of tune.
• She sang a bit out of tune.

to connect a telephone call for someone

• Please put me through to the manager.
• I'll put you through now.

Used to say that something will happen regardless of the weather or other difficulties.

• The market is open every Saturday, rain or shine.
• I'll be there for you, rain or shine.

To go out and do a small job, like shopping or posting a letter.

• I have to run a quick errand at the post office.
• Could you run an errand for me?