idiom & verb phrase Flashcards
actions speak louder than words
(saying) what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do
date back (to…) | date from… | date to…
to have existed since a particular time in the past or for the length of time mentioned
- The college dates back to medieval times.
Our friendship dates back to the late 70s.
The custom dates back hundreds of years.
a law dating from the 17th century
coins believed to date to the 1800s
action film
noun
a film that has a lot of exciting action and adventure
how/what about…?
prep
used when asking for information about somebody/something
- How about Ruth? Have you heard from her?
I’m having fish. What about you?
used to make a suggestion
- How about going for a walk?
(especially North American English) How about we go for a walk?
What about a break?
in action
(n)
if somebody/something is in action, they are doing the activity or work that is typical for them
- Just press the button to see your favourite character in action.
I’ve yet to see all the players in action.
I have not yet seen the machines in action.
add to something(phrasal verb)
to increase something in size, number, amount, etc.
- The bad weather only added to our difficulties.
The findings add greatly to our understanding of this period.
to add significantly/considerably to something
The house has been added to (= new rooms, etc. have been built on to it) from time to time.
above yourself
having too high an opinion of yourself
