Phrases & Expressions

To feel extremely good, happy, or healthy.

• I feel terrific!
• He felt terrific after the run.

feeling sad or unhappy

• I'm feeling blue today.
• Why are you feeling blue?

To complete a form or a space by writing information in it.

• Please fill in this form.
• Fill in the gaps with the correct words.

To complete a form by writing information on it.

• Fill out the application form, please.
• It took me an hour to fill out all the paperwork.

For light or sound to pass gently through something such as leaves or a wall.

• Sunlight filtered through the leaves of the old oak tree.
• Soft music filtered through the wall from the next apartment.

To perform well or successfully until the very end of a task or competition.

• The runner managed to finish strong and win the race.
• Let's finish strong this semester with our final projects.

to belong or have time for

• She fits in at school.
• Can you fit me in today?

A timetable that can be easily changed or adapted.

• A flexible schedule lets me pick my children up from school.
• We offer a flexible schedule for our employees.

To remove something unwanted from the body or a system by passing liquid through it.

• Drink water to help flush out toxins.
• Run hot water through the pipes to flush out any dirt.

Taking further action to continue something or to find out more about it.

• I'm following up on your application.
• This is a follow-up to our meeting.