Phrases & Expressions

To feel that no one notices or cares about you.

• I feel ignored when no one answers me.
• He felt ignored at the meeting and left early.

to feel upset or angry because someone has been rude or disrespectful

• He felt offended by the joke.
• I don't want anyone to feel offended.

To feel that other people notice, understand and accept who you really are.

• Her kind words made me feel seen.
• When the teacher remembered my name, I finally felt seen.

To make an official complaint.

• She filed a complaint with the company.
• You can file a complaint online.

To officially start a legal case against someone in court.

• They decided to file a lawsuit against the company.
• She had to file a lawsuit to get her money back.

To repair or improve something such as a building or vehicle.

• He fixed up the old car.
• They are fixing up an old house in the village.

To complete an action or task that you have started or promised to do.

• You must follow through on your commitments.
• He always follows through on his promises.

Something worth thinking about carefully.

• Your question about the budget has given me food for thought.
• His comments provided food for thought.

To spend time in a silly way without a serious purpose.

• If we keep fooling around here, we'll be late to the restaurant.
• Stop fooling around — you've got a lot of work to do.

An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or impatience.

• Hurry up, for heaven's sake! You're going to be late for school.
• Oh, for heaven's sake! I baked three dozen cookies yesterday and there's only one left!