would rather
would rather: prefer to (also: would just as soon)
Examples of WOULD RATHER
- I would rather go biking than running, because biking is easier on my knees.
- He would rather go to the salad bar, but she wanted to go to the steakhouse.
would rather: prefer to (also: would just as soon)
to get sick,well,tired,busy,wet,etc.: to become sick, well, tired, busy,wet, etc. Examples of GET SICK I pretended to get sick, so that I could miss class that day. The rainstorm only lasted a few minutes, but it was enough to get my suit wet.
to go with: to match, to compare well in color to design; to date, toaccompany (also: to go out with) Examples of TO GO WITH It goes well with dessert, cheeses, fish and my personal favorite, Indian food. Bacon especially goes well with pumpkin, lending just a little extra richness.
to get along: to make progress; to manage to live in a certain state of health Examples of TO GET ALONG Everyone is getting along pretty great and getting to know each other. She speaks little English, but Christa Nichols says they are getting along well.
for sure: without doubt (also: for certain) Examples of FOR SURE For sure, this is the best brunch in the whole city! I’m for sure that we need to take Interstate 80 into the city.
inside out: with the inside facing the outside Examples of INSIDE OUT She turned the jacket inside out so that she could mend it but the stitches wouldn’t show. By turning your surplus left-hand gloves inside out you can restore the balance.
to change one’s mind: to alter one’s decision or opinion Examples of CHANGE ONE’S MIND I tried to change his mind, but he insisted on leaving the office early on Friday. It’s easy for Kelly to change her mind; it seems like she never sticks with any one thing very long.