Grammar quirks
Michael is used to/is always talking whenever the teacher explains something complicated.
Michael is always talking whenever the teacher explains something complicated.
argue in an angry way with another person
be at each other's throats
I wish I'd realized sooner that he was just joking with me.
If only I'd known that he was pulling my leg!
Due to the pandemic, the fair had to be called out.
Due to the pandemic, the fair had to be called off.
Sue admitted..............(take) my laptop.
Sue admitted taking my laptop.
He'd/ll usually study after dinner every night, so now he's used to hard work.
He'd usually study after dinner every night, so now he's used to hard work.
treat someone in an unfriendly manner
to give smb the cold shoulder
Sheila was absolutely puzzled when she heard the news.
The news baffled Sheila.
I'll catch in for you later - I have to run to class.
I'll catch up with you later - I have to run to class.
Steve can't afford..........(buy) a car yet.
Steve can't afford to buy a car yet.
He didn't use to/wouldn't like basketball, but that was before he went to a professional game.
He didn't use to like basketball, but that was before he went to a professional game.
tell about something that has been worrying you
to get it off your chest
I always feel anxious and scared before exams.
I'm usually fazed on the eve of my exams.
Stop wasting time and take along with work on your project!
Stop wasting time and get on with your project!
I recommend.............(take) a bottle of water when you go hiking.
I recommend taking a bottle of water when you go hiking.
That dog is weird...It will always chase after cars.
have complete control over someone
to have smb under your thumb
Your speech has to be clear and understandable when you perform in front of an audience.
You have to be articulate to be able to put your point across when you present something to people.
I've read a lot on the subject, but your article really stood up for me.
I've read a lot on the subject, but your article really stood out to me.
- Why did you stop................(communicate) with Alex?
- One day I just stopped............(think) for a moment and realized that we weren't real friends.
- Why did you stop communicating with Alex?
- One day I just stopped to think for a moment and realized that we weren't real friends.
My brother was really hungry after he..........(be) to the gym.
My brother was really hungry after he had been to the gym.
ask someone for advice or information
to pick smb's brain
Mark doesn't like working from home because he can't concentrate.
Mike's mind wanders when he works from home.
Before I start my research, I'd like to look out for about the matter.
Before I start my research, I'd like to look into the matter.
I've never considered to move abroad because I can't stand to live away from my family. I don't think that a nice job opportunity is worth to leave your loved ones.
FIND AND CORRECT THE MISTAKES
I've never considered moving abroad because I can't stand to live/living away from my family. I don't think that a nice job opportunity is worth leaving your loved ones.