as usual
as usual: as is the general case, as is typical
Examples of AS USUAL
- As usual, forgetful Freddy didn’t attend the meeting.
- During the unseasonable heat wave, nobody could go about their day as usual.
as usual: as is the general case, as is typical
to get in/to get on: to enter or to board a vehicleto get in is used for cars; to get on is used for all other forms of transportation. Examples of GET IN It’s impossible to get in the car from the passenger’s side, since Steve’s accident. We need you to get in the game!
to put away: to remove from slight, to put in the proper place Examples of PUT AWAY The kid refused to put away his toys and so he didn’t get his allowance. He wanted to put away the leftovers right away, so they wouldn’t spoil.
to turn off: to cause to stop functioning (also: to switch off, to shut off) Examples of TURN OFF I forgot to turn off the television after I recorded the program. She needs to turn off the waterworks; crying won’t help in this job.
to pick up: to lift from the floor, table, etc., with one’s fingers Examples of PICK UP He went to pick up his kids from soccer practice. Don’t forget to pick up milk at the store!
to come from: to originate from Examples of TO COME FROM He says he comes from the Midlands, where his Pakistani parents settled in 1960. The information comes from national, in-home surveys in 1988-1994 and 2003-2008.
to have one’s way: to arrange matters the way one wants (especially whensomeone else doesn’t want to same way) (also: to get one’s way) Examples of TO HAVE ONE’S WAY My boss always insists that he has everything his way; he can’t compromise at all. You can have it your way, the fast-food chain advertised,…