Phrases & Expressions

A very small amount compared to what is really needed.

• A hundred lira is just a drop in the ocean for someone in debt.
• My donation is a drop in the ocean, but every bit helps.

To leave a school, college, or a group before completing something.

• He dropped out of college.
• She dropped out of the race.

To lose all water and become completely dry.

• The river dried up during the long, hot summer.
• Without rain, the farmers' wells began to dry up.

Used to say that something is more difficult to actually do than to merely talk about doing.

• You want to climb Mount Everest? Easier said than done!
• Moving into a new home is easier said than done.

To eat a very large amount of food.

• He eats like a horse after his workout.
• My son eats like a horse.

A performance level that is better than what was required or expected.

• She consistently exceeds expectations.
• This project exceeds expectations.

To accept an unpleasant fact or difficult situation and deal with it.

• Face up to your mistakes.
• She had to face up to the truth.

To be tricked into believing something that is not true.

• I can't believe you fell for such an old trick!
• Many people fell for the fake email from the "bank".

To argue with someone and stop being friends.

• He fell out with his brother over money.
• She fell out with her best friend.

To fail to happen.

• The deal fell through.
• Our plans fell through.