Phrases & Expressions

Used as a command to tell someone to stop doing something annoying.

• Tracy chewed gum loudly; her boyfriend told her to cut it out.
• Cut it out! Stop trying to pull my shoes off.

To contact someone by phone, email, or other means.

• I need to get in touch with John.
• Please get in touch as soon as possible.

Used to encourage someone to try something or take an opportunity.

• Go for it! You can do it!
• If you want it, go for it.

To suspect or sense something without clear evidence.

• I have a feeling something's wrong.
• I had a feeling he'd come.

Used to clarify something you just said or to introduce a correction.

• It's, I mean, really difficult.
• I mean, what choice do we have?

Having responsibility for or control over someone or something.

• John is in charge of all international sales for his company.
• Who's in charge of making sure we don't run out of toilet paper in the bathroom?

In a situation where harm or damage is possible.

• His life is in danger.
• The species is in danger of extinction.

Suffering from physical or emotional pain.

• She's in pain after the accident.
• He cried out in pain.

In a difficult or dangerous situation; likely to be punished.

• He's in trouble with the police.
• You're in big trouble now!

Somewhat; partially.

• I'm kind of tired.
• It's kind of strange.