Phrases & Expressions

To look at different websites.

• I browse the web during lunch.
• She likes to browse the web in the evening.

To destroy completely by fire.

• The barn burned down.
• They burned down the building.

To destroy something completely by fire, or to be destroyed this way.

• The fire burned up all the old letters in the box.
• The meteor burned up before it reached the ground.

A nervous or excited feeling in your stomach, often before an important event.

• I always get butterflies before a big presentation.
• I had butterflies in my stomach before the interview.

To buy large quantities of goods, often at a lower price per unit.

• We decided to buy in bulk to save money.
• Buying in bulk is often cheaper for families.

Happening or discovered without planning or intention; accidentally.

• I met him by chance.
• We discovered this place by chance.

Charged or paid at a rate for each hour of work or use.

• The taxi charges by the hour.
• We offer consulting services by the hour.

To make people notice something important.

• This report calls attention to the environmental risks.
• The campaign calls attention to the issue of homelessness.

To phone a place, such as your workplace or a radio show, to give information.

• Please call in if you are going to be late.
• Listeners can call in with their questions during the show.

To inform your employer that you cannot come to work because you are ill.

• I have to call in sick today because I have a fever.
• She called in sick and missed the morning meeting.