My grandfather is very absent-minded and often forgets his key.
all of a sudden: suddenly, without advance
All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.
beat around the bush: speak indirectly
Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision.
behind the times: old fashioned
My aunt is a little behind the times.
brand new: absolutely new
He was finally able to buy a brand-new car.
catch one's eye: attract one's attention
I tried to catch her eye but she didn`t notice me. change (one's) mind: change one`s decision He changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight. come across: find something or meet someone by chance I came across an interesting story in the newspaper the other day. come into fashion: become fashionable She says that although bell-bottom pants have come into fashion again she will never wear them. die out: die or disappear slowly until all gone Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago. doll up: dress in fancy clothes She was all dolled up for the party at the downtown hotel do without: manage without something If there is no sugar, we'll have to do without. dress up: put on one's best clothes He decided to dress up for dinner at the restaurant. |
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