Phrases & Expressions

Used to ask politely whether someone objects to something.

• Do you mind if I open the window?
• Do you mind if we leave a little early today?

To do the necessary research or preparation before making a decision or taking action.

• You should do your homework before buying a car.
• Do your homework before investing your money.

Not performing as well as expected or required.

• His performance does not meet expectations.
• The project results did not meet expectations.

A command telling a dog to lie down and stay in that position.

• When the doorbell rang, she said "down stay" to the dog.
• The trainer repeated "down stay" until the puppy lay still.

To make people notice or become interested in someone or something.

• Please don't draw attention to yourself.
• His unusual clothes drew attention from everyone.

To have very ambitious goals or aspirations.

• You have to dream big if you want to succeed.
• She always told her children to dream big.

To annoy or irritate someone intensely.

• Don't ask Mrs. Smith her age — it drives her crazy.
• Please stop chewing gum so loudly — it's driving me crazy!

To make a short, informal, and often unplanned visit.

• Drop in any time.
• She dropped in for a chat.

To visit someone without arranging a time.

• I'll drop in on you later.
• She dropped in on us.

To leave school or university before completing your studies.

• He dropped out of school at 16.
• Don't drop out of school.