Phrases & Expressions

To cooperate with one or more people to achieve a common goal.

• We worked together on the presentation.
• It's easier when we work together.

Used as a filler in conversation, or to check if the listener understands or shares your knowledge.

• It's, you know, kind of complicated.
• You know what I mean?

A long, restful sleep at night.

• I need a good night's sleep.
• After a good night's sleep, I felt better.

Very close by; only a short distance away.

• The shop is just around the corner.
• We live just around the corner from the school.

in the way that something usually happens

• He was late, as usual.
• As usual, she forgot her keys.

An agreement to pay money to cover damage or theft of a car.

• You need car insurance before you can drive legally.
• My car insurance premium went up this year.

To rely or depend on someone to do something.

• My brother has a great sense of humor, so I can always count on him to cheer me up.
• If I can count on you to wake me up, I won't set my alarm.

Used as a command to tell someone to stop doing something annoying.

• Tracy chewed gum loudly; her boyfriend told her to cut it out.
• Cut it out! Stop trying to pull my shoes off.

To feel very tired.

• I feel exhausted after work.
• She felt exhausted after the long flight.

to feel mental pressure

• I feel stressed at work.
• Don't feel stressed about it.