Phrases & Expressions

To start behaving in a more sensible way.

• Get smart and learn from your mistakes.
• It's time you got smart and started saving money.

To commit all your energy, resources, or effort to something.

• He went all in on the new business.
• They decided to go all in for the championship.

Items brought into a country that you must tell customs officers about.

• If you have goods to declare, use the red channel.
• The sign said: 'Goods to declare'.

To continue to cope with a difficult situation and not give up.

• It's a tough job, but I'm hanging in there.
• The economy is bad, but we're hanging in there.

To have a part in something, or benefit from its success.

• He has a stake in the company's success.
• They have a stake in the outcome of the election.

Used to give an opinion and suggest that you can support it with reasons.

• I'd argue it's the best solution.
• I'd argue that this approach is more effective.

A flexible approach to dieting, allowing any food if it fits daily nutrient goals.

• You can eat pizza if it fits your macros.
• The 'if it fits your macros' diet is popular.

Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth and being sincere.

• In all honesty, I found the film quite boring.
• In all honesty, I don't think it will work.

In a period of history very long ago.

• In ancient times, people walked everywhere.
• In ancient times, sailors used the stars to find their way.

Being kept in prison or by the police.

• The suspect is currently in custody.
• He was taken into custody last night.