Phrases & Expressions

Not physically healthy or strong enough for exercise.

• I'm really out of shape these days.
• He gets out of shape easily.

To visit a place or person for a short period of time.

• Pop in for a coffee whenever you're in the area.
• She popped in to say hi.

To succeed in doing something difficult.

• She pulled off the project despite the obstacles.
• How did you pull that off?

To sound familiar; to make you remember something you once knew.

• Her name rings a bell but I can't remember where I heard it.
• Does the name "Mr. Davis" ring a bell?

To move about quickly and busily, doing many things.

• I've been running around all day making final arrangements for our trip to Costa Rica tomorrow.
• Debbie is exhausted — she ran around town all day today.

To manage to live with very little money or resources.

• They scrape by on low wages.
• It's hard to scrape by these days.

Very intelligent and quick to understand things.

• Jay scored 100% on his science test; he's as sharp as a tack.
• Anna won a scholarship to a top university; she's as sharp as a tack.

To try to impress people by showing your abilities or possessions in an annoying way.

• Stop showing off and be more modest.
• He's always showing off in front of his friends.

To intentionally not go to a class that you are supposed to attend.

• He skipped class today.
• Many students skip class on Fridays.

To stay in bed later than usual.

• I love sleeping in on weekends.
• He slept in until noon.