25 Phrases with Example Sentences

25 Phrases with Example Sentences

1. Give someone a hand – Help
   Example: Can you give me a hand with these files? They need to be organized before the meeting.

1. Sharp – Exactly at a particular time
   Example: The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM sharp, so don’t be late.
   
   
2. Take it easy – Relax or Slow down
   Example: You’ve been working hard all week, why don’t you take it easy this weekend?
   
   
3. Up to the minute – Most recent news/information
   Example: I’ve been following the stock market updates up to the minute.
   
   
4. About to – Intending to
   Example: I was about to send you the document when I realized I forgot an important detail.
   
   
5. According to – As indicated
   Example: According to the weather report, it’s going to rain tomorrow.
   
   
6. As a matter of fact – In reality
   Example: As a matter of fact, I already submitted the assignment last night.
7. As long as – Provided that
   Example: You can borrow my car as long as you fill it up with gas afterward.
   
   
8. By the way – Incidentally
   Example: By the way, did you remember to book the flight tickets for next week?
   
   
9. All of a sudden – Quickly and Unexpectedly
   Example: All of a sudden, the power went out during the storm.
   
   
10. Come up with – Produce or create (something), especially when pressured or challenged
    Example: The team needs to come up with a new strategy before the deadline tomorrow.
    
    
11. Right away – Immediately
    Example: I’ll send you the report right away once I finish reviewing it.
    
    
12. Show up – Appear
    Example: We waited for him for hours, but he never showed up.
    
    
13. Sort of – To some extent
    Example: I’m sort of excited about the trip, but also nervous about the weather.
    
    
14. Stick with – Continue with
    Example: If you stick with this workout routine, you’ll see great results in no time.
    
    
15. Take care of – Keep safe
    Example: Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything while you’re away on vacation.
    
    
    
16. Regardless of – Without being affected by any other events or conditions
    Example: Regardless of the outcome, we need to give our best effort during the presentation.
    
    
17. Point out – Explaining with attention
    Example: She pointed out the key differences between the two proposals during the meeting.
    
    
18. So far – Until now
    Example: So far, the feedback on our new product has been overwhelmingly positive.
    
    
19. Take advantage of – Make good use of the opportunity
    Example: Make sure to take advantage of the early bird discounts for the conference.
    
    
20. Take over – An act of taking control
    Example: The new manager will take over starting next month.
    
    
21. Up to – Indicating a maximum amount
    Example: You can invite up to 10 people to the event.
    
    
22. Turn out – Prove to be that case
    Example: The weather turned out to be perfect for our outdoor event, despite the forecast.
    
    
23. Work out – Possible of being solved
    Example: Don’t worry about the details now, we’ll work everything out in the planning phase.
    
    
24. Pick up – Receive or take something
    Example: I’ll pick up the package from the post office on my way home.