Everyday Life & Culture
You can buy snacks and drinks at a small local shop.
You can buy snacks at a convenience store.
The extreme cold weather was difficult to handle.
The frigid weather was difficult to handle.
First, cut the bread into thin pieces.
First, slice the bread into thin pieces.
She likes to TELL about her successes.
She likes to brag about her successes.
She noticed the problem immediately.
She picked up on the problem immediately.
She dressed simply to avoid attention.
She dressed modestly to avoid attention.
The strong storm cut off the electricity.
The storm knocked out the power.
Use a knife to remove the skin from the potatoes.
Use a knife to peel the potatoes.
I can’t remember the details of that event.
I don’t recall the details of that event.
He left out some important information in his story.
He left the detail out in his story.
He didn’t feel comfortable at the party.
He felt out of place at the party.
After moving abroad, he missed his home.
After moving abroad, he felt homesick.
She rolled out the dough with a kitchen tool.
She rolled out the dough with a rolling pin.
Even though he made a mistake, I decided to ignore it.
Even though he made a mistake, I decided to let it slide.
The argument developed in an unexpected way.
The argument played out in an unexpected way.
The city is comfortable for most people.
The city is livable for most people.
The forecast says there will be a little snow.
The forecast says there will be a snow flurry.
She mixed the cream until it became fluffy.
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
After visiting the museum myself, I was truly impressed.
After visiting the museum myself, I was blown away.
They GOT ANGRY WITH him for being late.
They GOT TICKED OFF with him being late.
The village is very far away from everything.
The village is in a remote area.
Don’t let your anger TAKE OVER — it’ll only make things worse.
Don’t let your anger GET THE BEST OF YOU — it’ll only make things worse.
Heat the soup slowly until it almost boils.
Simmer the soup until it almost boils.
They understood the teacher’s words the wrong way.
They misconstrued the teacher’s words.
She began her speech in a relaxed way.
She started off light in her speech.