Inversion
Change to inverted form for emphasis.
I have never eaten such a delicious meal as this.
Never have I eaten such a delicious meal as this.
On one hand, zoos can be a great way to teach people about animals they wouldn't normally see. ____, the living conditions can be very poor.
On the other hand
The sound of a clock
Tick
The person who makes the decisions in a relationship
Wear the pants
Extremely sad
Depressing
I will never help him again.
Never again will I help him.
Don't interrupt me! _______, we need to make a decision quickly.
As I was saying
A loud sound like an explosion or gun firing
Bang
The outcast of the family
The black sheep
Something difficult that makes us want to work harder
Challenging
As soon as I left the house, it started to rain.
No sooner did I leave the house than it started to rain.
Scarcely did I leave the house when it started to rain.
You shouldn't procrastinate when doing homework. ____, don't wait until the last moment to do it.
In other words
The sound that someone makes when they jump into a swimming pool
Splash
To annoy someone
To get on somebody's nerves
Something that makes us think in a different way or ask questions
Thought-provoking
She is beautiful and smart as well.
Not only is she beautiful, but she is also smart.
Fill in the blank
It's unfortunate you lost the game, but _____ you scored a goal for your team.
The sound old wood makes when we step on the floor, or close a door slowly.
Creak
A dark secret of the family
Skeleton in the closet
Unrealistic
Implausible
I wasn't allowed to drive my parents' car until I was 18.
Only after I was 18, was I allowed to drive my parents' car.
Not until I was 18, was I allowed to drive my parents' car.
besides
A very high-pitched squealing sound, such as tires or a scream
Screech
To get a bad deal
To get the short end of the stick
The same routine/schedule happens over and over
Repetitive/Monotonous