in time to: before the time necessary to do something Examples of IN TIME TO He had good position but had not turned his head in time to see the ball arrive. Officers went to the hospital, but did not arrive in time to talk to the victim.

no wonder: it’s no surprise that, not surprisingly Examples of NO WONDER No wonder this story of parents and children in explosive crisis won that Oscar. No wonder studies have found that 10% of psoriasis patients contemplate suicide.

up to date: modern; current, timely Examples of UP TO DATE You need to keep me up to date on how you’re doing with this project. The new computer had all the up to date software already installed.

button your lip: do not tell anyone Examples of BUTTON YOUR LIP – Button your lip about the speeding ticket. Don’t tell Dad.– Chris, if it’s all the same to you, could you just pitch and button your lip?

on edge: nervous, anxious; upset, irritable Examples of ON EDGE Sophia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group. I don’t like being around Jackson when he’s on edge like that. Someone should tell him to calm down and relax.

to wake up: to arise from sleep, to awaken Examples of TO WAKE UP I hit my snooze alarm over and over again, because I didn’t want to wake up. The voters of this district need to wake up and realize that Governor Stevens isn’t doing a good job.