Phrases & Expressions

To spread quickly online.

• The video went viral overnight.
• Her funny post about her cat went viral within hours.

To have an exceptionally good and enjoyable time at an event or activity.

• We had a blast at the party last night!
• I hope you have a blast on your vacation.

To be so busy that you do not have time to do anything else.

• With three kids, she has her hands full.
• He has his hands full at work.

a strong belief that something must be of very good quality

• She has high standards for her work.
• Always maintain high standards in your studies.

to postpone the alarm for a few minutes

• I keep hitting the snooze button.
• Don't hit the snooze again!

To keep something firmly in your hand or attached to something.

• Hold on to the railing.
• She held on to her mother's hand in the crowd.

To connect a piece of equipment to another piece of equipment or to a power supply.

• Can you help me hook up the new printer to my laptop?
• The technician hooked up the washing machine in ten minutes.

An issue that is difficult or embarrassing to deal with, so nobody wants to handle it.

• Nobody wanted to deal with the parking problem; it was a real hot potato.
• The new pay system became a hot potato in the office.

Used to introduce an honest opinion.

• If I'm honest, I don't like it.
• If I'm honest, I'm worried.

Used to mean 'whatever happens' or 'anyway'.

• We can watch a movie or see a play. In any case, be at my house by six.
• You'll be tired on Sunday. In any case, call me in the morning.