Advanced Expressions Flashcards
To get (a)round to
When you have the intention of doing something and then you finally do it.
I’m finally getting around to reading Harry Potter.
I haven’t got around to starting yet.
How come?
“Why did that happen?” Or “How did that happen?”
- I’m going home
- How come you’re leaving?
- I’m sleepy and drinks are expensive!
Head + prep
1 To head off
- To head out
- To head in
When you’re going somewhere:
- To leave (or go home usually)
- To leave to the shop, to the cinema, etc.
“I’m heading out to see a friend”
- To enter a place
To get to (do something)
When you have the opportunity to do something or when you are finally able to do something.
For example:
You’ve worked a lot this week you’ve been super busy, you got no sleep you’re very tired.
But, this weekend I get to sleep lots!
Did you get to see Camden?
Manage to
It’s so similar to “get to”, in some context means the same thing. However it is different to be more specific it means:
something is very difficult but you’re successful in doing it.
I managed to finish the book in one day!
Shoelace
cordones de los zapatos
