Phrases & Expressions

To admire or respect someone, often because they are older or more experienced.

• Many young athletes look up to her.
• I always looked up to my older brother.

To give money or goods to a charity or cause.

• Make a donation to help the refugees.
• He made a generous donation to the hospital.

to express an idea clearly

• He makes a good point.
• Let me make my point.

To look at someone directly in the eyes at the same time.

• Make eye contact when you are talking to someone.
• He couldn't make eye contact because he was shy.

To become friends again after an argument.

• They argue and make up constantly.
• Have you two made up after yesterday's fight?

Polite response to thanks.

• Thanks for helping. — My pleasure.
• It was my pleasure to meet you.

A polite phrase you say when you meet someone for the first time.

• It's a pleasure to meet you, Professor Clark.
• "This is my sister, Emma." "Pleasure to meet you, Emma."

to ask someone to marry you

• He proposed to her on a beach.
• When did he propose to you?

A wish that a dead person is now at peace.

• He was a good man, rest in peace.
• We heard the news of his passing. Rest in peace.

To allow someone or something to be free or to go where they want.

• They set the birds free.
• The prisoners were set free after the war.