8 Chapter Flashcards
used to introduce the first idea, reason, etc in a series
before doing anything else
fisrt of all
to talk or think about something in order to explain it or make certain that it is correct
go over, through sth
Let’s go over the plan one more time.
to not include someone or something
leave sth out
I’ve made a list of names - I hope I haven’t left anyone out.
to remove writing from something by rubbing it with a piece of rubber or a cloth
rub sth out
to do something one after another in regular succession in order to share the responsibility or opportunity of doing it
take it in turns
Ted and I took it in turns to go into hospital and sit with Emma.
to move to the place where someone else is sitting or standing
to be in the situation that another person is in
swap places (with sb)
to complete the last part of something that you are doing
to eat, drink, or use the last part of something
finish sth off
I have to finish off this report by Friday.
Would you like to finish off the pizza?
to put something in the place where you usually keep it
put sth away
She folded the towels and put them away in the cupboard.
to stop doing something, especially working
call it a day
It’s almost midnight - let’s call it a day.
to give something to someone in a position of authority
hand sth in
Have you handed your history essay in yet?
to give something to all the people in a group
hand sth out
A girl was handing out leaflets at the station.
to give something to a large number of people
give sth out
He gave out copies of the report at the end of the meeting.
to pass or offer something to all the people in a group
hand sth around
Adam, could you hand around the cookies?
