Phrases & Expressions

To explain something to someone step by step.

• Let me talk you through the process.
• The nurse talked me through the exercises.

To move an aircraft on the ground, under its own power, to the runway for takeoff.

• We will taxi out to runway 27.
• The controllers instructed the plane to taxi out.

To make your muscles or body firmer and stronger through exercise.

• Regular exercise helps tone up your body.
• She goes to the gym to tone up her arms.

To fill a container that is already partly full right up to the top.

• Can you top off my drink?
• We stopped to top off the tank before the long drive.

To give something old as part payment for something new.

• You can trade in your old phone for a discount.
• He traded in his car for a newer model.

To start to dislike or oppose someone.

• The public quickly turned against the new policy.
• His own team turned against him.

To change direction suddenly, especially from a straight course.

• The car veered off the road into the ditch.
• He suddenly veered off course during the race.

To wait patiently for something unpleasant to end or pass.

• We decided to wait out the heavy rain.
• Let's wait out this difficult period.

To begin to like someone or something more as you get to know them better.

• At first, I didn't like my new colleague, but I'm warming to him now.
• The audience warmed to the speaker's humor.

To tell someone that they should not do something.

• I advise against it.
• The doctor advised against smoking.