common phrases Flashcards
to be involved in something
take part in
to care for somebody/something/yourself; to be careful about something
take care of
to use as much time as you need without hurrying
take your time
to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned
take place
to make use of something well; to make use of an opportunity
take advantage of
to not do what one said one would definitely do
break a promise
infringe the rules
break the rules
to do something that is better, faster etc than anything that has been done before
break a record
to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc
break the ice
to stop doing something that is a habit, especially something bad or harmfu
break a habit
Enjoy yourself in what you are about to do.
have a good time
to disagree with or object to something
have a problem with sth
to give birth
have a baby
speak briefly to someone.
have a word with sb
to ignite and burn with flames.
catch fire
to see something only for a moment
catch sight of
to cause one to become interested in something
catch attention
to see someone or something for a very short time
catch a glimpse of
to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them
fall in love
sleeping or not awake
fall asleep
to become ill
fall ill
To fail or be ineffective
fall flat
to become caught in someone’s scheme; to be deceived into doing or thinking something.
fall into a trap
used to tell someone forcefully and quite rudely to go away
get lost
to prepare
get ready
to become intoxicated by alcochol
get drunk
to cause someone to notice and admire you
ger/make an impression
To be fired from a job or task
get the sack
To obtain money suddenly, often through inheritance
come into money
to decide (something) after consideration
come to a conclusion
come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to
come to terms with
To suddenly emerge or become visible
come into view
to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret
come clean
