Fixed Phrases Flashcards
Not be bothered +(infinitive)
Not fancy, not feel like.
Ej:
I can’t be bothered to do my homework this evening.
Be bound+(infinitive)
Be likely
Ej:
It is bound to happen again if you don’t try to change your habits.
At its height
in the best moment
Ej:
At its height the American economy was one of the most successful of all
time.
At that time
Then
Ej:
At that time, I still hadn´t found out about his mental problems
Ever since
from that point
Ej:
Ever since you told me the news, I can´t think about anything else.
For a long time to come
from now on
Ej:
I think you shall enjoy your life here for a long time to come.
On the outskirts
On the outskirts
Ej:
When I have kids, I´d love to live on the outskirts of the city
Be on good terms with
get on well with
Ej:
Although they are divorced, they are still on good terms.
Bear in mind
take into consideration
Ej:
We ought to bear in mind the deadline when making our plan of action
Brace yourself for
be prepared
Ej:
You ought to brace yourself for any issues that might come up.
For some…for others
not for everyone
Ej:
For some people this means the end of a relationship, for others it does
not.
Pull yourself together
focus on something, calm before angriness or sadness
Ej:
Before we begin you need to pull yourself together and be ready to start.
Stand the test of time
show its value over a long period
Ej:
I reckon the internet will stand the test of time
On average
as a norm
Ej:
On average, people take about 4 months to prepare for the exam.
As a result
In the end.
Ej:
As a result, we were late for the show and missed the first act