at least
at least: a minimum of, no fewer (or less) than
Examples of AT LEAST
- At least the runner finished his first marathon, even if his time wasn’t very good.
- You’ll need to know at least two languages to get a job in the new economy.
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to point out
to point out: to show, to indicate, to bring to one’s attention Examples of POINT OUT “I thought it was important for me to point out your mistake in this equation,” the math professor told his student. Because it was my first day on the job, I didn’t want to point out things I thought…
to make out
to make out: to read or see clearly; to prepare a legal document, such as a will, a check, Examples of TO MAKE OUT The letter was so poorly handwritten that I couldn’t make out many of the words. Harold, please make the check out to Acme Piano Company.
to take advantage of
to take advantage of: to use well, to profit from; to use another person’sweaknesses to gain what one wants Examples of TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF It’s not right to take advantage of people who aren’t as clever as you. The cab driver knew I was new to the city and so he tried to take…
first-rate
first-rate: excellent, superb Examples of FIRST-RATE My wife, who can be picky about her desserts, judged her piece to be first-rate. We found a comfortable, airy space with first-rate service and gallons of local wines.
to look forward to
to look forward to: to expect or anticipate with pleasureThis idiom can be followed by a regular noun or a gerund. Examples of TO LOOK FORWARD TO Without a vacation coming up, I have nothing to look forward to. Mark and Kyle were looking forward to a chance to talk.
to become of
to become of: to happen to (a missing object or person) Examples of TO BECOME OF In the meanwhile, what has become of us as a previously identified open society? I might have missed this, but what has become of the existing child trust funds?