to turn off: to cause to stop functioning (also: to switch off, to shut off) Examples of TURN OFF I forgot to turn off the television after I recorded the program. She needs to turn off the waterworks; crying won’t help in this job.

to take off: to remove (usually said of clothes) Examples of TAKE OFF The chef forgot to take off his apron when he sat down to eat. With his diet, he was hoping to take off some weight before his vacation at the beach.

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 stand up: to rise from a sitting or lying position (also: to get up) Examples of STAND UP My psychologist told me that I need to learn how to stand up for myself. Lawyers need to speak clearly and to stand up straight, or the jury won’t listen to them.

first-rate: excellent, superb Examples of FIRST-RATE My wife, who can be picky about her desserts, judged her piece to be first-rate. We found a comfortable, airy space with first-rate service and gallons of local wines.

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.