about to
about to: ready to, just going to
Examples of ABOUT TO
- He rode in a van with five men who were about to be deported to Mexico, he said.
- You also must figure out how long you’ve held the security you’re about to sell.
about to: ready to, just going to
a babe in the woods: Someone who does not know much and can easily be deceived.Examples of A BABE IN THE WOODS He was a babe in the woods when he first came to London. But when the playoffs started, he was a babe in the woods.
to leave (someone or something) alone: not to disturb, to stay away from (also: to let alone) Examples of TO LEAVE ALONE Leave the baby alone for a while and she may go to sleep. After the cat had scratched Peter twice, he let it alone.
to stand out: to be easily visible or noticeable (also: to stick out) Examples of TO STAND OUT So job seekers are trying to stand out to catch the eye of a potential employer. The clams were plentiful, but the dish didn’t stand out, lacking strong flavors.
in no time: very quickly, rapidly Examples of IN NO TIME Cupcakes are easy and fast to bake; I’ll have them done in no time. Henry was just around the corner and so he got there in no time.
to put together: to assemble Examples of TO PUT TOGETHER I just haven’t put together a set list or the structure of how the show will go. No, it was put together when we were rehearsing some music for the second album.
What Does “A Hit and Run Accident” Mean?Have you ever heard someone say, “That was a hit and run accident”? It doesn’t always refer to cars! In English, this phrase is also an idiom, meaning that someone caused harm and didn’t take responsibility for it. Let’s break down this expression, its literal and idiomatic meanings,…