My English Phrases List - October - 2024

keep an eye on

Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.

cut corners

Don’t cut corners on this project—it has to be done thoroughly, no matter the cost.

sweat it out

She was sweating it out on the treadmill.

We’ll let them sweat it out for a while longer before we give them the test results.

It’s just a matter of sweating it out until you find out if you’ve been accepted.

It was a close game, and the fans were really sweating it out at the end.

keep dementia at bay

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After you

Bill: After you.

Bob: Thanks.

Be careful

Be careful! Don’t drop it!

be the case

This was indeed the case.

Thanks for having me

Thank you for inviting me.

Thanks for the ride

Thanks for the lift

keep around

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Put your phone away