quite a few: many Examples of QUITE A FEW The journalist was about to tell quite a few secrets about the politician. There are quite a few problems with the presentation, and it’ll take a lot of time to fix.

to feel sorry for: to pity, to feel compassion for (also: to take pity on) Examples of TO FEEL SORRY FOR Go meet someone; it’s time to stop feeling sorry for yourself after your divorce. I’m not able to feel sorry for your financial problems – you knew you’d have to pay your credit card…

to be well-off: to have enough money to enjoy a comfortable life, to be rich(also: to be well-to-do) Examples of TO BE WELL-OFF The ironic result is that some well-off private schools are now getting support.The well-to-do son of a banker, Degas visited the Paris Opera-Ballet frequently.

out of the question: impossible, not feasible Examples of OUT OF THE QUESTION Buying a new car is out of the question, especially before we pay off the old car. If we close this deal, a raise wouldn’t be out of the question for you!

to name after: to give the same name as another Examples of TO NAME AFTER Philippines is named after a Spanish King, a construct developed by the Spanish. Mount Larsen is named after the Antarctic explorer and whaler Carl Anton Larsen.

to hear of: to know about, to be familiar with; to considerThe second definition is always used in the negative. Examples of TO HEAR OF Its also good to hear of someone who is successful giving back to the community. One woman, approached at a hamburger stand, seemed startled to hear of the case.