more or less: approximately, almost; somewhat, to a certain degree Examples of MORE OR LESS Although your bedroom feels smaller, it’s more or less the same size as mine. Ted more or less agreed with our decision to put off the meeting until more members could show up. At least he didn’t object strongly.

at all: to any degree (also: in the least) Examples of AT ALL The kids were talking during the movie so I couldn’t understand at all what was going on. Can’t you figure out any way at all to complete the construction on time?

to carry out: to accomplish, to execute Examples of TO KNOCK ONE SELF OUT It’s easy to write down a plan for losing weight, but much harder to carry it out. The men refused to carry out the captain’s orders.

to see out: to accompany a person out of a house, building, etc. Examples of TO SEE OUT The Johnsons were certain to see their guests out as each one left the party. Would you please see me out to the car? It’s very dark outside.

at last: finally, after a long time. Examples of AT LAST “At last, I’ll be in New York City,” the tourist thought to herself excitedly. At last, Sherlock solved the mystery.

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.