Idioms1,085

to be using the telephone

to be expected or required to do / be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc.

to have no connection with sb / sth

used when talking about unpleasant or negative things or ideas, to mean'rather a…'

at one time; together

used to answer a question or confirm a point with an emphatic yes, stressing that it really is so

to feel pity or sympathy for sb

quickly and unexpectedly

to support and agree with sb

to take care of sb / sth and make sure that they are not harmed, damaged, etc.

used when admitting sth

used to show that what you are referring to is known or understood by the person you are speaking to

going or coming

occasionally

to be responsible for or to deal with a situation or task

very often; repeatedly

to disagree with or object to sth

used to show what sb intends to do in the future

would you like sth / to do sth?

only if

used to say that sb / sth stopped sb / sth from happening

used when you have just noticed or remembered sth, or had a sudden idea

if you do sth in front of sb, you do it when they are there

after the time when it is possible to do sth successfully

used when you are explaining sth, or giving a reason

completely; as much as it takes to achieve what you want

in a person's own house, flat / apartment, etc.

to stop annoying sb or trying to get their attention

to decide sth

to be about or connected with sb / sth

the earliest action, step, or requirement, before anything else

without help

used to introduce additional information or information that contrasts with sth that has just been said

used to give extra details about sth that has just been mentioned

occasionally but not regularly

to tell sb about sth

used to emphasize that you strongly believe what you are saying

because of the possibility of sth happening

used to say that you think that what sb did was reasonable and the right thing to do

until now; up to this point

almost or very nearly in a state, event, or result, including nearly reaching or matching a standard

to refuse an offer, a suggestion, etc.

to make yourself free of sb / sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away

immediately; without delay

not late; with enough time to be able to do sth

continuously since the time mentioned

used to tell sb not to be worried or angry

to have a meaning that you can easily understand