more or less: approximately, almost; somewhat, to a certain degree Examples of MORE OR LESS Although your bedroom feels smaller, it’s more or less the same size as mine. Ted more or less agreed with our decision to put off the meeting until more members could show up. At least he didn’t object strongly.

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.

to see about: to give attention or time to (also: to attend to, to see to) Examples of TO SEE ABOUT We need to see about getting the equipment from Beijing to Shanghai. The manager promised last week that she would see about my refund, and I still haven’t received it.

to take turns: to alternate, to change people while doing something Examples of TAKE TURNS The well-behaved children knew how to take turns on the swing set. The skiers had to take turns going down the slope.

to make the best of: to do the best that one can in a poor situation Examples of TO MAKE THE BEST OF Even though my car broke down in a strange town, I’m going to make the best of it and have a nice lunch while it’s getting repaired. The annoying optimist was always…

to bring out: to show or introduce (to the public); to make available Examples of TO BRING OUT Most automobile companies bring out new models each year. My mother brought some snacks out for my friends and me to have.