IDIOMS
If nothing else works, we’ll do it AS THE ONLY OPTION.
If nothing else works, we’ll do it as a last resort.
A short nap MAKES ME FEEL FRESH again.
A short nap rejuvenates me.
He KEEPS TALKING for too long.
He rambles on.
We will MOVE the meeting to Friday.
We will shift the meeting to Friday.
The song is EASY TO REMEMBER.
The song is catchy.
The school CHANGED SOME THINGS so everyone could go on the field trip.
The school made accommodations so that everyone could join the field trip.
This game helps children COMMUNICATE with each other more confidently.
This game helps children INTERACT with each other more confidently.
People think she is friendly.
She comes across as friendly.
She made a PROMISE to finish the course.
She made a commitment to finish the course.
He is VERY HONEST about the problem.
He is frank about the problem.
People pushed her to retire, but she DID'T CHANGE HER MIND.
People retire her to quit, but she stuck to her guns.
They WANT TO START a new club.
They want to establish a new club.
The festival BRINGS many visitors.
The festival pulls in many visitors.
The course INCLUDES five units.
The course comprises five units.
Don't be MEAN- you should invite everyone.
Don't be PETTY - you should invite everyone.
The company ACTED HONESTLY to fix the problem.
The company acted in good faith to fix the problem.
We will USE our network to get clients.
We will leverage our network to get clients.
I will FINISH the email with “Best wishes.”
I will sign off the email with “Best wishes.”
It all depends on who you FEEL FOR in this conflict
It all depends on who you sympathize with in this conflict.
He is SERIOUS ABOUT doing his best
He is committed to his job and always does his best.
With no rules, she DECIDED WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS BEST.
With no rules, she acted on her best judgment.
She is KEEN ON READING (use and adj)
He is an AVID reader.
What have you been doing recently?
What have you been UP TO?
We need to OPTIMIZE the process so it takes less time.
We need to streamline the process so it takes less time.
This is a GENUINE offer.
This is a bona fide offer.