Posted by englishlessons on August 17, 2017
Definition:
Become unimportant after some time
Examples:
Don’t worry; the controversy about this will blow over soon.
As she predicted, the press frenzy blew over in a few weeks as reporters went on to other issues.
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Posted by englishlessons on August 8, 2017
Definition:
Get control or understanding of something
Examples:
I feel more comfortable after doing some research as I am getting a handle on some of the issues.
This is a new area for him, and he doesn’t have a handle on it yet.
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Posted by englishlessons on August 1, 2017
Definition:
Think in the same way about something as another person
Examples:
My co-worker and I came up with similar solutions to the problem; we are on the same wavelength.
My husband and I almost always agree on how to handle our children; we are usually on the same wavelength.
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Posted by englishlessons on July 18, 2017
Definition:
do one’s fair share of work
Examples:
That new employee needs to pull his weight pretty soon, or we may have to let him go.
Pulling one’s weight is important when one works in a small team with tight deadlines.
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Posted by englishlessons on July 11, 2017
Definition:
hold one’s position in the face of a challenge
Examples:
I admire her; she stood up to them and risked losing her job.
Standing up for his beliefs gained him the respect of his colleagues.
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Posted by englishlessons on June 26, 2017
Definition:
get something back by aggressive means
Examples:
That company lowered the price for its product, but it plans to claw back some revenue by adding extra charges.
The amusement park reduced their summer entrance fees for adults, but clawed back lost profits by raising the price for children under five.
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Posted by englishlessons on June 5, 2017
Definition:
out of money
Examples:
He cannot continue to invest in this business; he’s tapped out.
We have to find some new funding resources before ours are tapped out.
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Posted by englishlessons on May 17, 2017
Definition:
an amount of money that you receive unexpectedly
Examples
When his great aunt died, he was surprised to find she left her house to him in her will; it was a windfall.
The extra dividend from the stock was an unexpected windfall.
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Posted by englishlessons on May 12, 2017
Definition:
the critical point in a situation or process beyond which an unstoppable change happens
Examples:
Scientists say we are at an environmental tipping point where inaction will have dire consequences for the planet.
We have reached a tipping point in terms of infrastructure where growth may overwhelm this town if it is not carefully managed.
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Posted by englishlessons on May 1, 2017
Definition:
distribute something in small amounts
Examples:
That company is careful about spending money; they only dole it out in special circumstances.
There was not a lot of food, so their mother doled out the portions carefully.
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