to sit down
to sit down: to be seated (also: take a seat)
Examples of SIT DOWN
- “I need to sit down,” the exhausted runner managed to stammer.
- When I hurt my back, it was hard to sit down and put on my socks.
to sit down: to be seated (also: take a seat)
once in a blue moon: rarely, infrequently Examples of ONCE IN A BLUE MOON If once in a blue moon he smiled, it was such a rarity that it was like a scoop. These are discouraging times, but once in a blue moon a bit of hope appears.
to put on: to place oneself (usually said of clothes) Examples of PUT ON She couldn’t wait to put on her prom dress. The king needs to put on his crown.
The acid test: A test which will really prove the value, quality, or truth of something.Examples: The acid test for the vaccine will be its performance in African countries where malaria is raging more fiercely than in Colombia. The new show was well received but viewing figures for the next episode will be the real…
by heart: by memorizing Examples of BY HEART Even though it was very long, Patrick recited his speech by heart, without looking at his notes once. I don’t know the directions to your house by heart; I’ll need you to remind me.
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,…
to tear down: to destroy by making flat, to demolish Examples of TO TEAR DOWN The reviewer tried to tear down the movie, but the review was so badly written that the reviewer just looked dumb. We need the savings, but it sure feels like we’re using them to tear the house down.