to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain) Examples of TO MAKE SURE We need to make sure that our files are in order. We’re going to make sure that this is the best meal you’ll have in the entire city.

to call off: to cancel Examples of CALL OFF We’re going to call off the rescue mission because the weather is too bad. Henry couldn’t convince them to call off the attack, even though he knew it was a bad idea.

to get on (someone’s) nerves: to annoy or disturb Examples of TO GET ON (SOMEONE’S) NERVES I wish they would turn off that radio. It’s getting on my nerves. Ruby loves to talk to anyone. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves.

to have in mind: to be considering, to be thinking Examples of TO HAVE IN MIND As for the long-term future of the scheme, I wonder what your sons have in mind. Do you have anything in mind?

to catch up: to work with the purpose of fulfilling a requirement or beingequal to others Examples of TO CATCH UP They still fall behind, only now they lack the energy or enthusiasm to catch up. If pupils fall behind, a second teacher can be sent in to help them to catch up.

to change one’s mind: to alter one’s decision or opinion Examples of CHANGE ONE’S MIND I tried to change his mind, but he insisted on leaving the office early on Friday. It’s easy for Kelly to change her mind; it seems like she never sticks with any one thing very long.