to be Flashcards
1
Q
to be after somebody/something
A
- to be looking for someone or something
“That boy’s always in trouble – the police are after him again.”
2
Q
to be onto somebody
A
To have knowledge, be suspicious, or be aware of someone’s actions, behavior, or intention.
“The police are on to us! Everybody run!”
3
Q
to be on somebody
A
“Dinner is on me!”
“It will be all on me”
4
Q
to be out of
A
“I’m out of excuses!”
5
Q
to be along
A
“I’ll be along as soon as possible”
6
Q
to be in on
A
Privy (sharing knowledge) of a secret
“They were in on the conspiracy”
7
Q
to be up to
A
doing something/scheming
“He’s always up to something”
8
Q
to be on something
A
“Are you on painkillers?”
9
Q
to be up for
A
“I can work with you overtime if you are up for that”
10
Q
to be out for something
A
to have a particular intention
“Andrew’s just out for a good time.”
