to feel like: to have the desire to, to want to consider
This idiom is usually followed by a gerund (the –ingform of a verb used as a
noun).
on one’s toes: alert, cautiousThis idiom is usually used with the verbs stay and keep. Examples of ON ONE’S TOES So, city leaders will have to stay on their toes to deal with the demand, the mayor said. It makes folks stay on their toes.
out of order: not in working condition Examples of OUT OF ORDER When my cell phone ran out of battery, I tried the pay phone, but it was out of order. It seems like one of the projectors is always out of order, but the others always work fine.
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 look up to: to admire, to respect greatly Examples of TO LOOK UP ON Adaptability, diversity and positive thought will lead others to look up to you. Traditionally juries love judges, because they look up to them and respect them.
to back out: to drive a vehicle out of a parking space; to withdraw support, to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation Examples of TO BACK OUT The parking lot attendant had to back another car out before he could get to mine. We were all ready to sign the contracts when one of…
to put on: to place oneself (usually said of clothes) Examples of PUT ON She couldn’t wait to put on her prom dress. The king needs to put on his crown.