STOP
He stopped the video to ask/ asking the students some questions.
to ask
Stop + to + infinitive means that someone or something stops an activity so that they can do something else.
Have you tried to turn/ turning the computer off and on again?
Try + -ing means that you are trying something as an experiment, especially as a possible solution to a problem, to see if it works or not.
When 'regret' is followed by the gerund you feel sorry about something you did – or didn't do - in the past.
She went on to talk/ talking about verbs for hours
When 'go on' is followed by the gerund, the activity in the gerund continues.
Beat around the bush
Avoid saying what you mean or To get something over with because it is inevitable?
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
We’ve stopped to use/using plastic bags in supermarkets. We take our own bag with us now when we go shopping.
using
We use the -ing form after stop to indicate that an action or event is no longer continuing
Have you spoken to Rachel? No I tried calling her but the line was busy.
Which is the meaning?
he thought phoning might be the way to do it
or
he made an attempt to speak to her.
he thought phoning might be the way to do it
When an action is easy but we don’t know if it will achieve the result we want, we use ‘try doing
When 'regret' is followed by the gerund you feel sorry about something you did – or didn't do - in the past.
When 'go on' is followed by the gerund, the activity in the gerund continues.
Cutting corners
Stop working on something or Doing something poorly in order to save time or money?
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
I stopped by/ on the pub on the way home and had a beer with the guys.
Meaning: to make a short visit to somebody/something without invitation, without anything being pre-arranged
stopped by
Some try on/ out for the school teams & def while others join intramural sports leagues.
Be tested for a sports team
try out for
Which is a synonym of REGRET?
Weep over or Bristle at.
be upset for something
weep over
To show anger or indignation bristle at
“I’m a vegetarian, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to eat anything at the party – but Paula had prepared a couple vegetarian dishes just for me. She really went out of / over her way to make me feel welcome.”
went out of
make a special and exceptional effort
It's not rocket science
Don't give up or It's not complicated?
It's not complicated
We were flying from Madrid to Moscow and we stopped out/ off in Vienna for an hour to take on some other passengers.
Meaning: to go somewhere on your way to another place
stop off
you'd better not be trying it in / on with me
attempt to deceive or seduce someone.
Which is a synonym of REGRET?
Beef up or
Sigh over
sigh over
To feel or express deep sorrow for. To complain or grumble.
Beef up. to increase or improve something, or to make it more interesting. ..
He only has a week left at this job, so he’s not working very hard – he’s just going through the movements/ motions.
through the motions
to do something because you are required or expected to, but not because you want to. Not putting in much effort – just doing the minimum necessary
Pull someone's leg
My patience has run out or To joke with someone?
To joke with someone
I had a rough weekend, I stopped by/out all night on Saturday. There were celebrations as one of our friends is getting married.
stop out
Meaning: to remain out of your home late at night or to not come home at night
Some try in/out for the school teams while others join intramural sports leagues.
try out for
Be tested for a sports team
Synonym of regret
self-condemnation or assured.
self-condemnation
Go-To Guy/Gal
meaning
“Amanda’s our go-to gal for computer issues.”
= a man/woman who is reliable in a specific area. The person is frequently asked for help in that topic.
Your guess is as good as mine
That's true, I agree or I have no idea ?
I have no idea