to run into: to meet someone unexpectedly; to crash or collide into Examples of TO RUN INTO Just the other day, I ran into a colleague who was on her way to a tango lesson. While researching Wednesday’s post, I ran into a number of strange case studies.

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 stick it to: to cheat, to take unfair advantage of Examples of TO STICK IT TO Be careful in doing business with that salesperson. He’ll stick it to you at the first opportunity. He was late, and the boss really stuck it to him.

to put on: to gain (pounds or weight); to present, to perform Examples of TO PUT ON It sounds odd but I actually managed to put on weight during my five-day ordeal. It reminded me of a family reunion where some of the kids got up to put on show.

to go in for: to have as an interest, such as a sport or hobby Examples of TO GO IN FOR James goes in for tennis while his wife goes for painting and sculpture. What sports do you go in for?

to get to: to be able to do something special; to arrive at a place, such ashome, work, etc. for the second definition, do not use the preposition to withthe words home or there. Examples of GET TO “I need you to get to it!” the coach yelled, trying to motivate his team. Nicholas hoped…