Phrases & Expressions

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

• All of a sudden, it started to rain.
• All of a sudden, he stopped talking.

Happening or expected to happen very soon.

• She'll arrive any day now.
• The baby is due any day now.

Very soon; in a very short time.

• He should arrive any minute.
• The rain could start any minute.

Very soon; in a very short time.

• She'll be here any second.
• The phone might ring any second.

Very soon; about to happen immediately.

• He'll arrive any second now.
• The bus should be here any second now, so get ready.

To express regret for something you have done or said.

• Apologize for the delay.
• Please apologize for your rude comment.

To express regret to someone for something you have done.

• Apologize to her for being late.
• He needs to apologize to his parents.

In or to many different places across the world.

• People around the world celebrate the new year in different ways.
• This song became famous around the world in just a few weeks.

Used to add information, often surprising, or to correct what was just said.

• We need more milk? As a matter of fact, I was just about to go to the store.
• This isn't the first time Andy got in trouble — as a matter of fact, he was suspended last month.

According to agreement.

• As agreed, I'll pay tomorrow.
• As agreed, we'll meet at 5.