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to prom
She was excited to be asked to prom by her crush.
follow up
The teacher will follow up with the students to make sure they understand the lesson.
Tailgating parties
an insult
She felt that his comment was an insult to her intelligence.
opening night
I'm so excited for the opening night of the new play
astonished
I was astonished by the size of the elephant.
to look up to
He's a role model that many young people look up to.
a role model
Many young girls look up to famous actresses as role models for beauty and success.
grand opening
The grand opening of the new park will include games, food trucks, and live music.
concerned
I am concerned about the safety of my children.
resolution
We need to find a resolution to this problem.
generosity
His amount of generosity wasn't disappointing.
swings
The swings at the park are always popular with children.
recess
Let's take a recess and come back in 15 minutes.
mix-up
There was a mix-up with the hotel reservation, so we had to find another place to stay.
fun-filled
diverse
The city has a diverse population.
thoughtful
She gave me a thoughtful gift for my birthday.
snoring
My roommate snores so loudly that I can't sleep.
justification
The company provided a justification for the price increase.
maintaining relationship with
affect my performance
Getting enough sleep will positively affect my performance during the day.
internal issue
rival
The two companies are fierce rivals in the smartphone market.
reluctantly
She reluctantly agreed to go to the party.
thrilled
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
in my eyes
I was right in her eyes.
frustration
I could sense the frustration in her voice when she couldn't find her keys.
gullible
He's so gullible, he believed the email was from a Nigerian prince.
considerable
The company has invested a considerable amount of money in research and development.
feast
We had a feast to celebrate the end of the harvest season.
a sleepover
My daughter is going to a sleepover at her friend's house.
to stay up past midnight
I'm going to stay up late tonight to finish my project.
a curfew
My parents set a curfew for me of 10pm on school nights.
playing on the slide
RSVP
If you send someone an invitation to an event, and you need to know if they'll attend, write "RSVP."
to lose track of time
We were having so much fun at the party that we lost track of time and didn't leave until after midnight.
petting
I love petting my cat while watching TV.
to spare
Can you spare me a few minutes of your time?
to talk it over
Let's talk it over before making a final decision.
to keep quiet
If you want to catch the bird, you need to keep quiet and move slowly.
to invite over
I'm going to invite some friends over for dinner tonight.
to admire
I admire my grandmother for her strength and resilience.
So far, so good
Person A: How is your new job going?Person B: So far, so good. I'm enjoying the work and getting along well with my colleagues.
to hold up
Can you hold up this box for me?
As far as I'm concerned
As far as I'm concerned, we should leave early to avoid traffic.
self-reliant
She is a self-reliant person who can take care of herself.
ado
He made a lot of ado about nothing.
I bet
I bet it's going to rain tomorrow.
stage fright
She overcame her stage fright by practicing in front of friends and family.
I need to get going.
stubborn
She's a stubborn athlete who never gives up, no matter how tough the competition is.
you're grounded
You're grounded for a week because you broke curfew.
Don't you dare!
folks
My folks are coming to visit me this weekend.
to keep company
She kept me company while I was waiting for the bus.
to overhear
I overheard my boss talking about a promotion.
to make a fool of yourself
Don't try to impress everyone with your dance moves at the party, or you'll just make a fool of yourself.
rush into marriage
It's important to think carefully before rushing into a marriage.
have a reputation for
He has a reputation for being honest and trustworthy.
pick up the phone
Can you please pick up the phone? I'm busy cooking dinner.
to play a joke on somebody
He played a joke on his sister by hiding her favorite toy.
to look in the eye
he wouldn't look me in the eye
I’m over
I’m over your attitude.
to shake head
I asked him if he wanted to come with us, but he just shook his head.
to pass the time
I usually pass the time by reading a book.
to bump into
I bumped into my old friend at the grocery store.
see through lies
I can see through your lies!
to apologize for a thing
I want to apologize for my behavior last night. I was out of line.
to tell on somebody
Don't tell on me, please! I promise I won't do it again.
silly stuff
It's your fault for doing such silly stuff!
to be frozen out of something
I felt I was being frozen out of the discussions.
cheerful
She always has a cheerful smile on her face.
to hand down
The CEO announced that he will be handing down his position to his son.
immediate family
She only invited her immediate family to the wedding.
put up with
I can't put up with the noise from the construction site next door anymore.
extended family
My extended family is coming over for Thanksgiving dinner.
stop by
Hey, if you're in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by my place for a cup of coffee.
a good attitude
make a day
on a lighter note
On a lighter note, the concert raised over £300 for school funds.
to lose a train of thought
I've lost my train of thought.
soulmate
I finally found my soulmate. We just clicked from the moment we met.
what's-her-name
to flatter
She flattered him with compliments about his appearance, hoping to get a date.
to jump in
She jumped in the conversation and shared her opinion.
matchmaker
My aunt is a matchmaker and she introduced my parents to each other.
talk me into
talk someone into
I talked my friend into going to the party with me.
hit it off
I met my new neighbor yesterday and we really hit it off. We talked for hours!
to miss out on
Don't miss out on the chance to see the concert.
to kneel down
He knelt down to propose to his girlfriend.
to inquire
I would like to inquire about the price of this item.
The police are inquiring into the cause of the fire.
sing in honor of her love for singing
to enquire
I would like to enquire about the availability of a room for tonight.
blend in
The new building was designed to blend in with the surrounding architecture.
I'm going to wear neutral colors to blend in at the party.
It's important to learn the local customs and language so you can blend in when traveling to a foreign country.
i wish i knew what that felt like
that makes me think
excitement
She felt a sense of excitement and anticipation as she opened the gift.
get over
It took me a while to get over my fear of public speaking.
to set the mood
At this time I will end because I plan to set the mood tonight with Steve!
to take a word for it
You have to take my word for it.
in-laws
My parents and in-laws hold it in their retirement accounts.
you envy me
to gossip about
I don't like to gossip about people.
ridiculous
That hat looks ridiculous on you.
to look down on somebody
He always looks down on his coworkers because he thinks he is the smartest person in the office.
reach an agreement
After several rounds of negotiations, the two companies were finally able to reach an agreement.
whatever
potluck
We're having a potluck at work tomorrow, so I'm bringing my famous mac and cheese.
I love going to potlucks because you get to try so many different types of food.
prove somebody wrong
She didn't believe that I could do it, so i wanted to prove her wrong.
jump to conclusions
Don't jump to conclusions about what happened. We need to investigate further before we can make any judgments.
to forgive for
Can you forgive me for being late?
let down
He let me down by not showing up to the meeting.
treat yourself
After a long week, I decided to treat myself to a spa day.
exchange gossip
In general, politicians need journalists to exchange gossip, spin, insights and facts.
hold hands
The couple walked down the street holding hands.
keep it to myself
He tried to keep it to himself. But I can't keep it to myself anymore!
yell
She yelled at the top of her lungs.
run down
I'm feeling a bit run down today.
He's always running himself down.
keep your mouth shut
I told you a secret, so please keep your mouth shut about it.
make an observation
he didn't make a single observation during the whole dinner.
to speak up
I think we should speak up about this issue at the next meeting.
catch me up on
Can you catch me up on what's going on around here?
to declare
I declare my candidacy for the position of class president.
game of Hearts
At last she's bested her card-playing friend at the game of hearts.
laugh at a joke
Hugh laughed heartily at the joke.
lose touch
I used to be really close with my high school friends, but after we all went to college, we lost touch.
fall for it
Don't fall for his lies. He's just trying to trick you.
thanks for having us!
After the dinner party, we said, "Thanks for having us!" to our hosts.
do hair
I need to do my hair before the party tonight.
toast
During the wedding, the best man gave a heartfelt toast.
cheat on somebody
It's painful to think that someone would cheat on their partner. I will never cheat on somebody because I hate this.
let's change the subject
Okay, well, let's change the subject before we all get so bummed we can't eat.
valid excuse
Is that a valid excuse for the damage he has done?
to accuse
She accused her brother of breaking her toy.
Is it just me, or...?
Is it just me, or did you think last night was a bit crazy, too?
let someone down
She was counting on me to attend her birthday party, and I let her down by not showing up.
The issue is that...
The issue is that the weather is too cold for the picnic.
fit in
She was nervous on her first day at school, but she quickly learned how to fit in with her classmates.
Frankly
Frankly, I don't think that plan will work.
appreciate
We should appreciate the little things in life.
stay behind
The teacher asked the students to stay behind after class for a special announcement.
If you don't mind me asking
If you don't mind me asking, will I get a promotion?
no worries
No worries, I'm happy to help!
Go ahead
“If you want to ask a question, go ahead.”
call names
It’s not nice to call names when you’re upset.
insist on
She insisted on going to the party, even though she was tired.
couldn't care less
She said she couldn't care less if she missed the party.
baby shower
Everyone is excited to attend the baby shower and meet the new baby.
wedding shower
At the wedding shower, we played games and shared stories about the bride and groom.
allowance
My parents give me a weekly allowance to buy snacks and toys.
They got you good!
After he fell for the prank, everyone laughed and said, "Wow, they got you good!
have a crush on
Do you think he knows that I have a crush on him?
I figured l'd ask.
Since I was unsure about the homework, I figured I'd ask the teacher for help.
casually
They chatted casually while waiting for the bus.
too much to ask
I know you want me to help you every weekend, but that seems like too much to ask.
equality
Everyone deserves equality regardless of their background.
controversy
The new law caused a lot of controversy among the citizens.
I don't buy it!
She tried to explain why she was late, but I didn't buy it; her story sounded too far-fetched.
hear me out
I know you might not agree with my idea, but hear me out before you decide.
behind your back
She was talking about me behind my back.
get upset with
She got upset with her friend for not inviting her to the party.
despise
She despises the way he treats others.
Blame me all you like.
After the game, I said, "Blame me all you like, but I did my best.
the sneakiest way
She always knows the sneakiest way to get out of doing chores.
free punch
lopsided
His argument was lopsided, favoring only one side of the issue.
feel funny
When I met her parents, I felt funny because I didn't know what to say.
bonding
Bonding with my family is very important to me.
be blunt
Sometimes, it's better to be blunt than to sugarcoat the truth.
win over
He hoped to win over the audience with his inspiring speech.
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