Phrases & Expressions

for all time; without end

• I'll love you for ever.
• This will last for ever.

Used to introduce an example that supports or explains a statement.

• For instance, take Paris.
• Many sports, for instance, swimming, are good for health.

A language other than your native one.

• He speaks three foreign languages.
• Learning a foreign language is important.

To be extremely cold.

• I'm freezing my butt off out here!
• We will freeze our butts off if we don't find shelter.

to wash quickly

• I need to freshen up.
• She freshened up before dinner.

To put fuel into a vehicle.

• We need to fuel up before the long drive.
• The plane landed in Ireland to fuel up before crossing the ocean.

Lively, cheerful and eager to be active.

• The kids are full of beans this morning.
• He's always full of beans after his morning coffee.

In a general way, without considering specific details.

• Generally speaking, the weather is nice here.
• Generally speaking, people are kind.

To escape or leave a place.

• The thief got away before the police arrived.
• I need to get away from work for a while.

To become too excited or enthusiastic, losing control of your actions or feelings.

• Don't get carried away with the celebrations.
• He got carried away and spent too much money.