Vocabulary

Expressions

Yes : a thousand times yes, your wish is my command , it would be my pleasure, my thoughts exactly , certainly consider it done, sounds good , yes sure here you go , no problem! Always happy to help, yes I would be happy to,

No : in a word! no , not likely , not a chance, negative, count me out, I’d rather not if you don’t mind, I’d love to but, maybe another time, sounds great! But I can’t commit, I’ve got too much on my plate right now, no thanks! I have another commitment, I am at the end of my rope right now so I have to take a rain check, thanks for thinking of me but I can’t, not this time, sadly I have something else, I am going to have to exercise my no muscle on this one, perhaps next season when things clear up, my body says yes but my hear says no, that doesn’t work for me, sounds good but I am not available, we appreciate the offer but,

I know : I’ve figured it out, I have a plan, I’ve worked it out, point taken,

I don’t know :

With :

Maybe: fifty fifty chance, I’m undecided, I’m in the “who knows” camp, it’s a maybe kind of day, I’m on the fence about it, I’m in a “wait and see” mode, might be might not be, it’s still a question mark, I’m in a a we’ll see mood, it’s a toss-up in my book,The thought have crossed my mind

Okay :

Alright :

Very :

Because :

But :

I Like :

i think :

A lot :

So :

And :

Thank you :

About :

I understand :

I don’t understand :

Too / also :

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Rare : That’s a rare occurrence

Always : on every occasion, whatever the circumstances

Every time : whenever, on every single occasion,

Big : large, massive, gigantic, enormous

Small:

Tall :

Short :

Easy :

Difficult :

Happy : in good spirits

Sad : unhappy, earthbroken, miserable

Worried :anxious,uneasy,nervous, on edge

Discouraged :

Why : to what end, why on earth,

When: at what point/time, how early/late

Who

Where

How

How much

If :

Forever

Sometimes :

One time : on one occasion, once!

General : overall, widespread,universal

Everywhere : all around

Nowhere :

Anywhere: anywhere near,

Anyways : besides

A little bit more : slightly more

Whatever : regardless

Whoever:

Too much

Too little

At all : not remotly, whatsoever, in any way

A lot :

To express surprise: unbelievable, you’re kidding, oh come on, good heavens, get out, you have got to be kidding me, for God’s sake, for goodness sake, for the love of God, you cannot be serious, for the life of me, strike me pink,

To express something obvious and unnecessary: there’s the surprise of the century, thank you captain obvious, well knock me down a feather

Used to :

Every time : whenever

Let it happen : let it play out , unfold

Literally :

It feels :

Basic :

That’s true :

Since you said that : since you brought it up, now that you mentioned that

Go for : opt for, select , settle on , working/pushing/going towards, aim, pursue, directing,

Check everything : leave no stone unturned, thorough search,

No doubt at all : without a shadow of a doubt

When I was :

What I’m trying to say here: essentially what I intend to say/express ,

Could do : potentially might do

No it’s not like that : Quite the opposite in fact ,

I did not hear you : I didn’t catch that ,

That’s so funny : I find this so amusing ,

You can do it too : you can crack the code

That’s better :that’s more like it ,

That’s what you should do : it’s the right call

Don’t go hard on him (as an interrogator): feed him soft balls

He is very hard/ dangerous : he’s a menace

Leave me in the wind

Understand why : Put my finger on it

I thought about it : The thought have crossed my mind

That’s rare / sometimes :That’s a rare occurrence

Keep trying / never give up : Fall down 3 times stand up 4

The best thing you can do : Your best bet, most reliable option

Push towards : encourage

The funny thing is : ironically, it’s ironic how,

Represents a lot : iconic

Means a lot : symbolic

The most important thing : more importantly

well-designed

Getting more serious : intensifying

What’s going to happen : how it will unfold

I’m chocked : I find it chocking / I find that chocking

Come again/ I didn’t hear you: I didn’t catch that

So many: countless, loads of, tons of

Not enough: limited, insufficient, unacceptable, mediocre, unsatisfactory, disappointing, unsuitable,

:Undermine

But you know : well thing is

It’s funny : it’s ironic

Me : as for me

The Thing about it : thing is

What you just said : what you mentioned

In the last few days/months :Lately

Exactly: precisely

It’s very big : it’s hugely popular

This Business is still good and getting bigger : this business is still thriving

The problem is : Trouble is !

Thats the thing we think is gonna happen : that’s the expectation

It’s hard to answer this : We struggle to answer this

Things you want to get done: things you want to achieve

Good example : prime example

Biggest problem : biggest obstacle

Make money and grow : prospering

Benefits / good things : upsides

Bad things : downsides

No matter what : (Rain, thunder or lightning) , this year we are going to election number 31.

What do you think of this : what’s your biggest takeaway from this ?

What really matter : the significant points

Sometimes : rarely, occasionally!

Come again : I didn’t catch that

I see what you saying:

Way easier : far easier

A lot of accounts : a wide range of accounts

:Speculating

Reveal : disclose

Amazing : spectacular

Not to turn this into a boston promo

The biggest new company : Hottest startup

The thing was very bad for the economy : The  move was hugely disruptive for the economy

It got big very fast : it grew at an explosive rate

A lot of protests started happening in the country: protests have erupted across the country

Its crazy and dangerous down there: its a no mans land

I am not going to be too long : well , I won’t hold / keep you any longer

I’m not gonna make it sound bigger than it is :

Thats something we not gonna forget: that’s one for the books

Here! Take this : there you go / here you go

You did a good job there : your work in all this has been incredible

It’s been almost a year since : It’s been nearly a year since

has hit a wall.

Make it become better : enhance

Pretty big amount : sizable amount , fairly large amount

With pleasure : Gladly

There is always a problem : it’s always something

I’m not saying that : Far from saying that

What I was saying is : What I intended to say is

It seems like : possibly! Apparently ! , it sounds like, it sounds as if you are, give the idea of, echo, it occurs to one as, it gives the idea of being, it shows every sign of being, give every expression of being

It’s not easy : it’s far from being easy

In essence:

What did you learn about this… : what are some takeaways from this ?

Around the same area : similar location

Pretty big difference : noticeable difference

Added way more : hugely increased

He surpassed : he overtook

I just did : I recently did

Brand new information: recent reports

This paper Tells you everywhere the car went : this paper details the movement of the car

It was good for him : he benefited from this

Know a lil bit about / is not used to : is not remotely familiar

Intensify : ratchet up

Quite : fairly

Putting a lot of time in/ working hard:really invested in

Here ! : here you go!

Really crazy: borderline insane

Common : every day average , regular

Before : previously , prior

Heard of : be aware , make aware , become aware , know about , discover

I like : I like the sound of that ,

Coming soon : will be there soon , in a day or two , in a minute or two , approaching , nearing , impending, incoming , looming , pending , imminent , in a short time , just around the corner , upcoming , coming up , forthcoming, happening soon , in the pipeline , be here shortly ,

Try : attempt , make an effort , seek , shoot for , endeavor , do your best , tackle ,

I can’t see it from here : it is not visible from here.

The land looks empty : the land looks deserted

I am fine : I am fantastic

Do you want to go back : do you want to head back ?

Good : that sounds great

I don’t have anywhere to go : I do not have any particular place to go

Wait : hang on

I do not know what to say : I am speechless / I am out of words

Acting or being really drunk or drugged out : I am out of it

White eyes : milky eyes

I was looking for you and stumbled on you by accident : I am so glad I ran into you !

Do not take it the wrong way : Don’t misinterpret what happened

stuff like that : things of that sort, things of that nature

Good job : nice work

Alright, let’s go : alright, it’s showtime! , alright let’s rock and roll !

Most common :

At some point :

The Prince was there, that’s crazy! : the prince was there, How bout that!?

:Overcoming adversity

I’m sure: I’m convinced

A real chance : a real shot

A real opportunity: a Genuine opportunity

A few days / months ago : recently

Yes, that’s what we should do : well That’s the idea —> You telling me we have to walk all the way back home. – well, That’s the idea !

That’s smart ! : that’s clever !

It’s your decision : it’s your call

Hard decision : tough call

I can’t take another one : I can’t stomach another one

Take in / wrap my mind around: Digest

Barely: hardly

Please,Help me! : please,give me a hand!

We need to redo the whole thing! : Back to the drawing board !

It’s always like that : that’s always the case

In the same way ! : by the same token!

We have to do it fast : time is of the essence

What always happen is : a very common occurrence is

The problem is : the problem it represents is

Back when this was popping ! : back in it’s heyday!

Anyways : either way

It’s not my problem: it’s not my concern

Everything happened perfectly :everything went like clockwork

That’s nice : that’s kind of you

The idea : tought, notion, perception

The problem : issue, trouble, mess, obstacle, pickle, headache, tight spot

The formation : shaping, composition, design, structure, make up

The importance :

He’s gonna blow up / he’s gonna get big : he’s going places!
I’m down : Count me in
The problems that comes with that : the challenges associated with that
Kept saying : has repeatedly said
They don’t serve to nothing: they are fruitless
Also ! : likewise !
A big thing : a significant change
He refused to say anything : he declined to comment
Considering : taking into account
He is saying he is for : Voiced support for
He is saying no to : voicing his opposition to
Said he’s worried : he voiced concern over
Said why / said how/ told why/ explain: expressed
He got bashed by : he got Slammed by
Is getting criticized for : is drawing criticism for
If it’s true : how credible is
Is gonna try to : is aiming to , attempting to
He’s doing good : He’s doing well
Way(more,less): significantly/ Far (more,less)
Needs : necessitates
: Draw attention
Canceled / stopped the event: suspended
He’s really big,known : he’s enormously popular, he’s hugely popular
It didn’t work : it fell through
I have said something about this/ I talked about this: I’ve commented on this
Worries me a little bit: concerns me a little bit
It saying that if : It Argues that
I can even say that : I can argue that
Right in the middle of : right at the heart of
In the last years/months: Lately,recently
Let’s talk about something else: let’s move on
I’m kind of shocked: It’s a little surprising that,
I think I am done with : I’m officially done with
When you are here : your presence
Afterward : subsequently
Okay that’s perfect : sounds good to me!
Makes the problem bigger : it contributes to the problem
Small problems : minor problems
Didn’t do a lot / barely did anything : have minor accomplishments
Not that easy : not necessarily easy
Got back : returned

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Expression 3
I still believe : I remain confident
:Worth a lot
: I Wonder why
What are you trying to do? : what is it you trying to achieve ? / aiming to achieve
They are becoming more into his vibe : They are Becoming more aligned with his brand
:Sparring with people
Making people more and more angry : Fanning the flames of Discontent
His tweets are wild : his tweets are incredibly irresponsible
When he became popular : when he first came to prominence
People liked it : people received him well
People will not accept this : people will not tolerate this
Looking for protection : seeking protection
Looking for somewhere to hide : seeking refuge
He makes people want to fight: he encourages violence
Money is going down : currency devaluation
Prices are going up : soaring inflation
The price of bread and oil went up fast : the price of commodities such as food and transportation skyrocketed
I have a lot of things to do : I have a lot on my plate

: Introduce a point
Explain the problem to me : give me a concise description of the facts that need to be addressed
He already said he wanted to : he already stated his intention to
Can you tell me your favorite songs: Can you list your favorite songs
You got to accept how serious the problem is : you must recognize the seriousness of the problem
To show you I’m right, I will about : To illustrate my point, I will tell you a story you
Can I tell other people what you just said : Can I quote you on that ?
He said the show was a big deal : he hailed the performance as, quote, an extraordinary achievement
I can’t tell you the exact numbers but you can see them online : I can’t quote the exact statistics for you offhand, but you can find them online
He’s always saying a verse from the bible : he quotes the bible frequently
I’m quoting you : I am saying what you said
He really thought about what the things she said happened : he examine the evidence carefully
Can you tell me why you doing this : Can you enumerate your reasons for doing this
Imma tell you what’s wrong with this idea : Let me enumerate many flaws in your hypothesis.
There is too many mistakes : The errors are too many to enumerate.

It’s funny how: it’s ironic how

D

Doing better : flourish

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Adjectives / descriptive words

Beauty : attractive, gorgeous, lovely, magnificent,

awful, monstrous,horrible, aHideous, grotesque, unpleasing, unattractive,

Size : gigantic, colossal, immense, boundless, giant, curvy, grand, hefty, life-size, immeasurable, limitless, vast, wide

Mini, minuscule, miniature, narrow, pocket-size, oversize, overweight,

Towering

Slim,

Style

Smell

Distance

Battle/war : strategic , symbolic , send a clear message,

Disaster/catastrophe: the impact was devastating, whole town reduced to ashes,

Business : business prospects appear bleak, hugely popular

Economics

Politics

Disaster

Adverbs

Ironically, undoubtedly,

Verbs

Fuel, feed, supply, incite,inflame, sustain

Enhance , increase, improve, add to, intensify, magnify, amplify, inflate, strengthen, build up, supplement, augment, boost, upgrade, raise, lift, escalate, elevate, exalt, enrich, complement, heighten, deepen, stress, reinforce, underline, emphasize,

Opposites

Apply – misapply ,

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We will tell you whats different and what’s the same

The result we got and the conclusion we made

Ww will give you example and explain it

We will tell you the most important thing and one particular thing you should know !

We will emphasize on a good part and focus and link sone other parts!

We will tell you the time and the sequence in which it happened

Anyways, let’s correct the mistakes we made

Contrast/ different : However, but, nonetheless, in comparison, by comparison, on the other hand

Similarity/same : similarly, likewise,

A2 B F H I6 P S

According to , as far as , based on, in my ,is, it, it’s , I’ll, I’m convinced, To put it, speaking

According to my understanding , to my estimation , to my way of thinking

As far as I’m concerned, I understand

Based on my estimations, my observation,

In my view, my point view,

Thing is, point is , bottom line is that,

It’s clear to me,

I’m convinced, I believe, there is no doubt that ,

To put it bluntly, clearly

Honestly speaking

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Foot on my neck

Way to go

Hit the spot

Not the way you want to go

Out of curiosity

That goes to show

She hit the nail on the head

Try it / go for it : Take your shot

Last but not least

Out of pocket

Simply put

The goal post

That’s life : This is the way life goes

Things of that nature .

All your docks in a roll

Wee bit of joy

Put things into perspective

Starting now : From this point foward

For lack of a better word

It burns brighter : has a bigger impact

Exercise my options

Rub me the wrong way

Go Big : Aim for the best

Fish out of water

Foot of the gas

Fill in the gaps

Peel the layer back a bit

We shouldn’t have to pull teeth

What Led to that

Imma let you talk :Give the floor to you

Break a leg

That’s the past/ I moved on : It’s water under the bridge

A nail in the coffin

Can i take a rain check

Carry own

Time is fire we all burn

I just want to throw that in there

You guys made fantastic points

You throw some lipstick on that thing you can have a prom queen

Tooth and nail

Do not fash – do not worry

Dont bring bricks in a glass house

Let’s wrap this bad boy up

Mean what you say , say what you mean

What’s not to love

Right up you alley – good at doing

Save it in my mind : Make a mental note

On interesting note

Open and shut case

That name sounds good ! : It’s got a ring to it

Not to say the least

She is certainly a diamond

Im an open book I have nothing to hide

Hes got some fire in his belly

Words / phrases to use

Which is nice , very impressive,

congrats : congratulations are in order

it’s nothing that can’t be fixed , honest to god , rest assured , tell you what ,

That’s good : that sounds great

, there you are , (the movies/anything or place ) it is , what do you know ?! ,

Wait a sec : hang on

how about that ! ,

, I am so glad I ran into you ! , clunky , not my finest hour ,

, ingenious , very much so , he/she looks so good hard to believe hes not a model , unexpected / dramatic turn of events ,

people terrify me : People are crazy

you don’t say : no way , sure thing ,

continue/proceed : go on

got it ! : I heard you and understood ,

Outcome of a situation is unpredictable : I don’t know all bets are off

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Curse

Bitch : burps

fuck : yool

niggaz : brothers

fuckery : yoolery

You feel me

ass :

pussy :

done : finished

Fix it : sort it ,

That : which ,

Maybe : perhaps , quite possibly

Pile up : accumulate , aggregate , stockpile , gather , build up , round up , rack up , compile , assemble, add up

Really : truly , in fact , actually , honestly

Wow : impressive , awesome , hooray , gee , my gosh , holy cow , gosh , oh dear , captivating , fascinating ,

Like : in terms of , such as

okay : very well , alright , noted , sure

I don’t know : I am unsure

Stay safe : be cautious , be vigilant,

Do you know ? :

I know :

getting it , you going to see

Only : solely ,

I think so : i believe so

What this means: what this entails/signify / implies / symbolies / implies

Necessitate : entails

Better : more suitable , preferred , more educated

Almost : nearly , close to

soon : shortly , in a bit , momentarily , any moment now , in a moment , quite soon , in next to no time , in no time , in a short while , any minute now , in less than no time , in no time at all , before you know it , in an instant ,

But : however , although , despite that , in spite of that , nonetheless , nevertheless, on the other hand , in the same time , in contrast , on the contrary , by contrast , expecting , let’s assume , presuming , granting that , assuming that , to counterbalance , on the assumption that , still ,

in : inside , within , indoors , during , amidst , into , in the interior of , within the confines of , during the course of , for the durarion of , among , positioned , situated , stationed , allocated , based , established , located ,

so : therefore , thus , hence , consequently

Also : as well

and : as well as, in addition , on top of that

right : most certainly

because : considering , due to the fact , given that , now that , considering that , after all , reason being , seeing that , given , with regard to , taking into account , all things considered , at the end of the day

i think : personally, in my view , I believe , I assume , I suspect

probably : possibly ,

more : extra , also , increasingly, progressively

Talking : conversing

less : barely , to a smaller extent

see it coming : likely , anticipate , foresee , forecast , envisage , imagine

a lot : a bunch , a pile , several , countless , loads of , plentiful , considerable amount of , a great quantity of .

kill : neutralize , disable , eliminate , delete , terminate , destroy , cancel , remove , cross out , wipe out , suppress , overpower ,

alright : acceptable, fair enough , admissible, allowable, valid , without doubt , sound , tolerable

I get it : I see , I caught that , Gathered that , I do understand

I like that : I dig that , exactly right , good thinking ,

the thing : I will say this , the matter at hand , point in question , the concern , the aspect , quality, element , trait , the bone in contention , sore point , the tender spot , point of issue , topic , subject of matter , dispute , apple of discord

With : along with , alongside , including , as well as , accompanied by , in tandem with , combined with

You meant : you intended , you meant to say ,

I tought : I imagine , the way I see it , I reckon , I assumed , I figured , I presume , I reckon , I believed

funny : hilarious , amusing , comical

thats true : most certainly, sure , right , absolutely ,

ask : demand , inquire , request , require , urge , consult , order , solicit , command , encourage , beg , implore

I wanna go : would want to go , have no choice but to go , better go , have got to go , feel like going , inclined towards going , dying to go

I promise you : I guarantee you ,I could swear , i give you my word , hand to god , have my word ,

Which ended up : which resulted

By all means : absolutely , sure thing , example : Can I come and have a look at your house? Yes, by all means.

Ready : prepared , disposed , prepped , in the mood , decided , all set , up for it , geared up , fit , in place , in order , good to go ,

Mostly : for the most part ,

I just think it’s that : that’s about it

Change : shift ,

I totally agree with you : Absolutely! You’re absolutely right.

Pretty obvious : blatant

It happens often : it is fairly common

Chill : calm

Compensate : refund , repay

never seen that before : unprecedented

just that : strictly that

Almost : nearly , just about , practically , as good as , pretty much , more or less

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Vocabulary Mistakes

Toward and towards are completely interchangeable, so you can use either one whenever you want.

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Informal to Formal

Ask for –> Request
Book –> Reserve
Check –> Verify

Get –> Receive
Help –> Assist
Need –> Request
Say sorry –> Apologies
Start/ Begin –> Commence
End –> Terminate/ Finish
Try –> Endeavour
Deal with –> Handle
Tell –> Inform ➕
Wait for –> Await
Fight –> Combat
Use/Eat –> Consume
Go –> Depart
Tough –> Difficult
Small –> Diminutive ✖️
Explain –> Disclose
Set out –> Display
Throw out –> Eject
Old –> Elderly
Say –> Express ➕
Afraid –> Fearful
In the end –> Finally
Lucky –> Fortunate

But –> However
Wrong –> Incorrect
Go up –> Increase
Cheap –> Inexpensive
At first –> Initially
Mad –> Insane
Bright/smart –> Intelligent
Big/Large –> Enormous
Right –> Correct
A bit –> A little
Away –> Absent
Speed up –> Accelerate
Okay, ok –> Acceptable
Help –> Aid/ Assist
Let –> Allow
Call off –> Cancel
Friendly –> Amiable

Expect –> Anticipate
Seem –> Appear
Climb –> Ascend
Beat up –> Assault
Fall out –> Quarrel
Eager –> Avid
Stop –> Cease
Dare –> Challenge
Kids –> Children

Settle for –> Choose
Round –> Circular ✖️
Pick up –> Collect
Think of –> Conceive
Link up –> Connect
Think about –> Consider
Build –> Construct
Refer to –> Consult
Hurt –> Damage, harm
Go down –> Decrease
Want/ hope –> Desire
Lack –> Deficiency
Show –> Demonstrate
Brave –> Courageous
Pin down –> Determine
Put/ set down –> Deposit
Throw away –> Discard
Make out –> Discern
Talk about –> Discuss/consider
Give out –> Distribute
Give –> Donate
Remove –> Eliminate
Imagine –> Envisage✖️

Break out –> Erupt
Get out –> Escape
Avoid –> Evade
Go through –> Examine
Make up –> Fabricate
Test –> Experiment
Ease –> Facilitate
Come after –> Follow
Sick –> Ill
Ask out –> Invite
Go away –> Leave/ depart
At once –> Immediately
Free –> Liberate
Deal with –> Manage
Bad –> Negative
Look into –> Investigate
Chance –> Opportunity
See –> Perceive
Happy –> Pleased
Give up –> Quit
Older –> Senior
Use –> Utilize
Enough –> Sufficient

End –> Terminate
Empty –> Vacant
Rich –> Wealthy
Mend –> Repair
Idea –> Notion

Mainly –> Principally
See –> Observe
Leave out –> Omit

Go against –> Oppose
Hungry –> Famished ( fè mécht )
Childish –> Immature
Maybe –> Perhaps
Good –> Positive
Give –> Provide
Buy –> Purchase
Say no –> Reject
Free –> Release
Look for –> Seek
Choose –> Select
Get by –> Survive
So –> Therefore
Put up with –> Tolerate
Block –> Undermine
Catch up –> Understand
Sight –> Vision
Young –> Youthful
Get –> Obtain
Need –> Require
Pay back –> Repay
Live –> Reside
Point out –> Indicate

Find out –> Learn/Discover
Get away –> Elude
Come in –> Enter
Lively –> Energetic
Clear –> Transparent
Whole –> Entire/Complete
Blow up –> Explode
Break down –> Fail/Collapse
Hopeless –> Futile ( fyoo dol )
Hit out at –> Criticise
Tired –> Exhausted/ Fatigued
Clothes –> Garment
Go before –> Precede
Thanks –> Gratitude
Hurry –> Haste, hasten
Funny –> Humorous, amusing
Better –> Improved
Dim –> Indistinct
Worse –> Inferior
Put in –> Insert
Bring in –> Introduce
Make up –> Invent
Kidding –> Jesting

Naked –> Nude
Childish –> Infantile
A lot of –> Numerous
Stubborn –> Obstinate ✖️
Danger –> Peril✖️
Put off –> Postpone
Here –> Present
Keep –> Preserve
Go ahead –> Proceed
Go after –> Pursue
Anyways –> Nevertheless
Let –> Permit
Sweat –> Perspiration✖️
Look at –> Regard
Laid back –> Relaxed
Take out –> Remove
Rack up –> Accumulate
Over –> At an end

king –> Attractive
Good for –> Beneficial
By –> By means of
Lead to –> Cause
Complex –> Convoluted✖️
Go out of –> Exit
Death –> Demise
Break off –> Suspend/adjourn✖️
Also –> In addition, additionally

Wood –> Timber
Describe –> Depict ( the pikt )
Go on –> Continue
In charge of –> Responsible
Enjoyment –> Gratification
Dirty/ polluted –> Contaminated
Again & again –> Repeatedly ✖️
Marvelous –> Exceptional
Really big –> Considerable
Can –> Is capable of
Fork out –> Pay (money)
Talk into –> Persuade
Come up to –> Reach/attain
Iron out –> Solve/overcome
Next/later –> Subsequently
Try out –> Test
Call on –> Visit
Drop out of –> Withdraw (from)
Look up to –> Respect
Look like –> Resemble➕
Job –> Occupation➕
Dad –> Father
Boss –> Employer➕

Avoid –> Evade
Also In –> Addition,
Ask –> Enquire
Afraid –> Fearful
At First –> Initially➕
Ask For –> Request➕
Again & Again –> Repeatedly➕
ABit –> ALittle
Avoid –> Evade
Anyway –> Nevertheless
Ask Out –> Invite
Away –> Absent➕
At Once –> Immediately➕
A Lot Of –> Numerous

Bright/smart –> Intelligent
Buy –> Purchase
Build –> Construct
But –> However,
Bad –> Negative
Beat up –> Assault
Break out –> Erupt
Block –> Undermine
Blow up –> Explode
Boss –> Employer
Brave –> Courageous
Better –> Improved➕
Big/Large –> Enormous➕
Bring in –> Introduce
Break off –> Suspend/adjourn
Break down –> Fail/Collapse
Check –> Verify➕
Come after –> Follow
Choose –> Select➕
Clear –> Transparent➕
Come in –> Enter➕
Call off –> Cancel
Complex –> Convoluted
Call on –> Visit
Childish –> Infantile
Chance –> Opportunity ➕
Cheap –> Inexpensive➕
Can –> capable of➕
Come up –> to Reach/attain
Climb –> Ascend
Clothes –> Garment
Dirty/ polluted –> Contaminated
Danger –> Peril➕
Dare –> Challenge➕
Dad –> Father
Describe –> Depict ➕
Deal with –> Handle
Dim –> Indistinct
Death –> Demise➕
Deal with –> Manage
Drop out of –> Withdraw (from)
End –> Terminate/ Finish
Ease –> Facilitate
Eager –> Avid
Expect –> Anticipate
Enough –> Sufficient ➕
Explain –> Disclose
End –> Terminate
Empty –> Vacant ➕
Enjoyment –> Gratification

Friendly –> Amiable➕
Free –> Liberate
Fork out –> Pay (money)
Fall out –> Quarrel
Fight –> Combat➕
Get –> Receive➕
Get out –> Escape
Go –> Depart➕
Go before –> Precede➕
Go after –> Pursue
Good looking –> Attractive ➕
Give –> Donate
Go down –> Decrease➕
Go through –> Examine
Good for –> Beneficial➕
Go ahead –> Proceed➕
Go up –> Increase➕
Go on –> Continue➕
Go out of –> Exit
Give up –> Quit➕
Get away –> Elude
Go away –> Leave/ depart
Give out –> Distribute➕
Go against –> Oppose ➕
Get –> Obtain➕
Good –> Positive➕
Get by –> Survive
Hit out at –> Criticise
Hungry –> Famished ( famécht ) ➕
Here –> Present➕
Help –> Assist ➕
Hopeless –> Futile
Happy –> Pleased ➕
Hurry –> Haste, hasten
Hurt –> Damage
Idea –> Notion➕
Imagine –> Envisage
In charge of –> Responsible
Iron out –> Solve/overcome
Job –> Occupation➕

Keep –> Preserve
Kidding –> Jesting
Kids –> Children
Look up to –> Respect
Look at –> Regard
Lucky –> Fortunate
Lead to –> Cause
Let –> Allow
Lucky –> Fortunate
Lack –> Deficiency
Look for –> Seek
Let –> Permit
Live –> Reside
Leave out –> Omit
Look like –> Resemble
Lively –> Energetic
Laid back –> Relaxed
Live –> Reside
Look into –> Investigate
Make up –> Fabricate
Mainly –> Principally
Mad –> Insane
Maybe –> Perhaps
Mend –> Repair
Marvelous –> Exceptional
Need –> Require
Naked –> Nude
Next/later –> Subsequently
Old –> Elderly
Over At an –> end
Okay, ok –> Acceptable
Older –> Senior
Put off –> Postpone
Pay back –> Repay
Put/ set down –> Deposit
Pin down –> Determine
Put in –> Insert
Pick up –> Collect

Put up with –> Tolerate
Point out –> Indicate

Really big –> Considerable
Remove –> Eliminate
Rack up –> Accumulate
Refer to –> Consult
Rich –> Wealthy
Round –> Circular
Right –> Correct
Show –> Demonstrate

Speed up –> Accelerate
Stop –> Cease
Set up –> Establish
Sick –> ill
Stubborn –> Obstinate
Start/ Begin –> Commence
Shorten –> Decrease
Settle for –> Choose
Say no –> Reject
Small –> Diminutive
See –> Observe
So –> Therefore
Sight –> Vision
Seem –> Appear
Set out –> Display
Seem –> Appear
Sweat –> Perspiration
Say sorry –> Apologise
Say –> Express
Talk into –> Persuade
Tired –> Exhausted/ Fatigued
Throw away –> Discard
Take out –> Remove
Test –> Experiment
Thanks –> Gratitude
Tough –> Difficult
Try out –> Test
Talk about –> Discuss/consider
Throw out –> Eject
Think of –> Conceive
Try –> Endeavour
Think about –> Consider
Tell –> Inform
Use –> Utilize
Wood –> Timber
Want/ hope –> Desire
Wrong –> Incorrect
Wait for –> Await
Want –> Desire

Worse –> Inferior
Whole –> Entire/Complete
Young –> Youthful