all of a sudden
all of a sudden: suddenly, without warning (also: all at once)
Examples of ALL OF A SUDDEN
- It seems like, all of a sudden, you’re mad at me, and I can never figure out why.
- All of a sudden, the storm subsided and the rain stopped.
all of a sudden: suddenly, without warning (also: all at once)
to catch fire: to begin to burn Examples of TO CATCH FIRE Clay would make them less likely to catch fire from a dropped match or cigarette. The wax drips everywhere and I’m always on edge that something will catch fire.
In any case: you use in any case when you want to say that a fact or situation remains the same whatever happens or has happened.Examples of IN ANY CASE The flight may be delayed, but we’ve to check in at the usual time in any case. I’ll give you a lift to the city,…
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 take into account: to consider a fact while evaluating a situation Examples of TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT Before you take the new job, you need to take into account that the commute is much longer. I always take into account Truman’s recommendations for new books to read.
all day long: (also all week, month, year long) the entire day, week, month, year Examples of ALL (DAY, WEEK, MONTH, YEAR) LONG I loved the band’s new single so much that I listened to it all day long. All month long, she’s been trying to save money for her vacation.
to tear up: to rip into small pieces Examples of TO TEAR UP Let’s tear up the rule book and just do our own thing! Reports said he tore up the check and threw some of the pieces out of the window.