to take pains
to take pains: to work carefully and conscientiously
Examples of TO TAKE PAINS
- She takes pains to do everything well; she’s our best employee.
- She takes pains to conceal his true identity from her villagers and even her husband.
to take pains: to work carefully and conscientiously
to see out: to accompany a person out of a house, building, etc. Examples of TO SEE OUT The Johnsons were certain to see their guests out as each one left the party. Would you please see me out to the car? It’s very dark outside.
to stop by: to visit or stop somewhere briefly in order to do something Examples of TO STOP BY Stop by and learn how you might be able to make a difference for your neighbors. If we stop by the house at dinnertime, Mom says she’s already eaten and is full.
a crime of passion: a crime committed because of very strong emotional feelings, especially in connection with a sexual relationshipExamples: He killed his lover. It was a crime of passion. She described the stabbing as a crime of passion and jealousy.
had better: should, ought to, be advisable to Examples of HAD BETTER “You had better tell me what’s going on!” the suspicious father demanded. “Stephanie had better confess to stealing the candy,” Nancy thought, “or I might get in trouble!”
to be into: to have an interest, particularly a study or style Examples of TO BE INTO Lily is into health foods; in fact, she has become a vegetarian. Harry was really into astrology a lot last year. Is he still interested in the zodiac?
at heart: basically, fundamentally Examples of AT HEART Do they actually have any interest at heart other than their own self adoration? She had their best interests at heart and acted like a surrogate mother to them.