Phrases & Expressions

To make your body or mind feel less tense and more relaxed.

• A massage can help release tension in your shoulders.
• Going for a run helps me release tension after work.

To officially leave a job.

• She resigned from her job last week.
• He resigned from his position as manager.

Used to tell someone they can be certain about something.

• Rest assured that the police will find the thieves.
• Rest assured I'll take good care of your dog while you're on vacation.

To stop working permanently before the usual or expected age.

• They plan to retire early and travel the world.
• He decided to retire early due to health reasons.

To go back to the starting point or base, especially after an emergency.

• The pilot decided to return to base.
• After the engine trouble, they had to return to base.

To turn your body so that you lie on your other side, your back or your front.

• He rolled over and went back to sleep.
• The puppy rolled over onto its back to be stroked.

To have a lot of money, more than is needed.

• After selling his company, he's rolling in money.
• They bought a yacht and a private jet; they must be rolling in money.

To decide that something is not possible or not suitable.

• Don't rule out any options yet.
• Doctors ruled out a serious illness.

To manage a company.

• She runs a small business.
• It's hard to run a business alone.

To be in danger of something bad happening.

• You run a risk of injury if you don't wear a helmet.
• By telling the truth, he ran the risk of losing his job.