Phrases & Expressions

To move or progress at the same speed as others.

• I can't keep up with you, slow down.
• Keep up the good work!

The final thing that makes you lose patience.

• That was the last straw.
• His rude comment was the last straw, so I left the meeting.

To help someone with a task, often physical work or a difficult situation.

• Can you lend a hand with these bags?
• We should lend a hand to our neighbors.

To disappoint someone by failing to do what they expect.

• I promised to help, and I won't let you down.
• He felt he had let his team down by missing the penalty.

Gradually; in small amounts over a period of time.

• Little by little, he improved.
• Little by little, she saved enough money for a car.

To have a particular amount of money or type of food to survive.

• He lives on coffee and sandwiches during exam week.
• They live on $1000 a month.

To investigate something carefully.

• The police are looking into the robbery.
• We need to look into this problem.

To be careful to notice someone or something, especially to avoid danger.

• Look out for ice on the roads.
• You should look out for new opportunities.

To suddenly become very angry and stop controlling oneself.

• Bob always loses his temper when his kids talk during dinner.
• When Ted handed in his essay late, his teacher really lost her temper.

To say something that expresses an opinion or reaction.

• Please don't make a comment about my clothes.
• He made a rude comment about the food.