Phrases & Expressions

A polite way to introduce a question or request, often used when you are about to ask something personal or potentially inconvenient.

• Could I ask you something?
• Could I ask a quick question?

To rely on someone or something to do what you expect.

• You can count on me.
• We are counting on good weather for the picnic tomorrow.

To like someone or something very much.

• Amy is so crazy about golf that she'd play every day if she could.
• I'm sure Katie will say yes to a date with Sam — she's crazy about him.

To draw a line through a word or phrase to show that it is wrong or no longer needed.

• Please cross out any answers that you want to change.
• She crossed out the word and wrote it again.

Each successive day; as time passes.

• Day by day, she got stronger.
• Take it day by day.

To handle or manage a problem or situation.

• How do you deal with stress?
• I'll deal with this issue tomorrow.

To put money into a bank account.

• I need to deposit money into my savings account today.
• You can deposit money at any branch.

To make the lights in a room or area less bright, often to create a more relaxed or intimate atmosphere.

• Could you please dim the lights? It's too bright.
• They dim the lights before the movie starts.

A polite way to ask someone to help you with something or perform a task.

• Could you do me a favor and close the door?
• Do me a favor and pick up some bread on your way home.

To complete written work, especially in an office.

• I have to do paperwork all morning.
• There's so much paperwork to do.