Phrases & Expressions

With great speed, force, energy, or enthusiasm.

• When our team scored, the crowd started cheering like crazy.
• Ann ran like crazy but still couldn't catch the bus.

The regular amount of money you need to spend to live.

• Living expenses are high in this city.
• He can't cover his living expenses.

a weak belief that something needs to be of good quality

• He has low standards for cleanliness.
• We should never accept low standards from our team.

A strong effect.

• The decision had a major impact.
• Social media has a major impact on teenagers.

To lose money in business.

• The store made a loss last quarter.
• We can't keep making losses.

To earn money from a business.

• The company made a big profit.
• They didn't make a profit this year.

To earn just enough money to pay for the things you need to live.

• It's hard to make ends meet these days.
• Many families struggle to make ends meet.

Used to say that you do not intend to upset or insult someone.

• No offense, but you're wrong.
• No offense intended.

Calculated by taking the total amount and dividing it by the number of items; generally.

• On average, I sleep 7 hours.
• On average, prices rose 5%.

1. On a ship, train, plane, or other vehicle. 2. Agreeing with an idea or plan; participating in a team.

• All passengers are on board.
• Are you on board with the plan?