Phrases & Expressions

To consider something carefully before making a decision.

• I need more time to think it over.
• She promised to think it over.

To consider something carefully before doing it.

• Think twice before you decide.
• He didn't think twice about helping.

To get rid of something you no longer want.

• Please throw out these old magazines.
• We threw out a lot of old furniture when we moved.

To bring the contents of your stomach up through your mouth.

• He threw up after eating too much.
• I feel like I might throw up.

To bind or secure something with rope or string.

• Tie up the package securely.
• The boat was tied up at the dock.

To spend less money because you have less than before.

• We had to tighten our belts after the recession.
• They are tightening their belts to save for a house.

To spend less money because you have less income or need to save.

• We had to tighten the belt this year.
• The company is tightening its belt.

Everyone has different preferences and should be allowed to choose what they like.

• You love horror films and I don't, but to each his own.
• Well, to each their own; I prefer tea over coffee.

Based on the information you have; as far as you know.

• To my knowledge, the project is on schedule.
• To my knowledge, he never visited Paris.

Used to introduce a summary of the main points of something.

• To summarize, the meeting was productive.
• To summarize our findings, the data shows a clear trend.