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.

for good: permanently, forever Examples of FOR GOOD “I’m ending this conversation for good!” she yelled, storming out and slamming the door. It feels great to have the race finished for good.

to all it a day/night: to stop working for the test of the day/night Examples of TO CALL IT A DAY/NIGHT I’m going to have to call it a night in a few minutes but thanks for all your emails. After working for ten hours, I decided to call it a day, even though my…

under the weather: not feeling well, sick Examples of UNDER THE WEATHER Sara coughed and apologized for being under the weather, even though everyone gets sick sometimes. My boss sent me home because I was under the weather and he didn’t want anyone else to catch whatever I had.  

to take on: to employ, to hire; to accept responsibility for, to undertake Examples of TO TAKE ON That factory is taking a lot of new employees on for its new production line. Would you be willing to take on the task of organizing the next company picnic?

to come to an end: to end, to stop Examples of TO COME TO AN END – When our lunch came to an end, it wasn’t clear which dish had been our favorite.– The colony came to an end in 1963 when independence was agreed with the British.