on the whole
on the whole: in general, in most ways (also: by and large)
Examples of ON THE WHOLE
- He is, on the whole, a good student.
- Rents and occupancy rates in commercial real estate remain healthy on the whole.
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day in and day out
day in and day out: continuously, constantly (also: day after day; forlonger periods of time, year in and year out and year after year) Examples of DAY IN AND DAY OUT I need more responsibilities; I just make widgets, day in and day out. Day in and day out, all you do is complain! Lots…
to break off
to break off: to terminate, to discontinue Examples of TO BREAK OFF Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations, and Argentina withdrew its ambassador. Olivia and Alex were once engaged, but they have already broken it off.
from now on
from now on: from this time into the future Examples of FROM NOW ON We will be celebrating National Pistachio Day from now on with this good recipe. From now on, every multinational company should have to pay a basic minimum tax.
every other (one)
every other (one): every second (one), alternate (ones) Examples of EVERY OTHER (ONE) Young Voices is published online and in the print newspaper every other Tuesday. One of the group’s primary fundraisers is a fashion show, held every other year.
to stay in
to stay in: to remain at home, not to go out Examples of TO STAY IN On a rainy day, I like to stay in and read. We stay in almost every night and watch television.
to get up
to get up: to arise, to rise from a bed; to make someone arise Examples of GET UP After a good sleep, Matt was ready to get up and go to work. You’ll need to get up the courage to tell your boss what you think.