Phrases & Expressions

To contact someone later to give information or a reply.

• I'll get back to you soon.
• Can I get back to you tomorrow with an answer?

To contact someone by phone, email, or other means.

• I need to get in touch with John.
• Please get in touch as soon as possible.

To stop resisting or opposing someone or something, and agree to what they want.

• Don't give in to pressure from your friends.
• After hours of arguing, she finally gave in.

Used to encourage someone to try something or take an opportunity.

• Go for it! You can do it!
• If you want it, go for it.

To wait for a short time.

• Hang on a minute, I just need to find my keys.
• Can you hang on while I check the timetable?

To suspect or sense something without clear evidence.

• I have a feeling something's wrong.
• I had a feeling he'd come.

Used to clarify something you just said or to introduce a correction.

• It's, I mean, really difficult.
• I mean, what choice do we have?

Having responsibility for or control over someone or something.

• John is in charge of all international sales for his company.
• Who's in charge of making sure we don't run out of toilet paper in the bathroom?

In a situation where harm or damage is possible.

• His life is in danger.
• The species is in danger of extinction.

Suffering from physical or emotional pain.

• She's in pain after the accident.
• He cried out in pain.