Phrases & Expressions

To cause problems between people.

• I won't let anything come between me and my best friend.
• Money came between the two brothers.

To meet and unite as a group.

• The team came together to solve the problem.
• Finally, all the pieces came together.

To hide a mistake or illegal activity so that people do not find out about it.

• The company tried to cover up its mistakes, but the truth came out.
• They covered up the truth for years.

To tell a joke to make people laugh.

• He cracked a joke at the meeting.
• He always cracks a joke when he feels nervous.

To argue with someone and stop being friends.

• He fell out with his brother over money.
• She fell out with her best friend.

Used to introduce an honest statement.

• Frankly speaking, I don't think this plan will work.
• Frankly speaking, the food at that restaurant is overpriced.

To seem to be a certain way.

• He gives the impression of being shy.
• She gives the impression that she doesn't care about money.

To have the right to give an opinion.

• Everyone has a say in this decision.
• Do I have a say in this?

To be able to affect what someone does or thinks, or how something develops.

• Her advice had a significant influence on my choice.
• The lobby group has considerable influence in Washington.

To like each other immediately when meeting for the first time.

• They hit it off right away.
• We hit it off at the party.