to stand out: to be easily visible or noticeable (also: to stick out) Examples of TO STAND OUT So job seekers are trying to stand out to catch the eye of a potential employer. The clams were plentiful, but the dish didn’t stand out, lacking strong flavors.

you never know: You say you never know when you mean that it is possible that something might happen although it seems very unlikely:Examples of YOU NEVER KNOW Because you never know when you’re going to get an urge to knit in a dark place. You never know who’s going to show up on the…

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.

to go out: to stop functioning; to stop burning; to leave home or work (also:to step out) Examples of GO OUT I bought groceries because it is too expensive to go out to restaurants every night. David was going to go out of town for a few weeks, and so he asked Anna to water…

to look at: give one’s attention to; to watch Examples of LOOK AT “Roll up your sleeve,” the doctor said. “I’ll need to look at your arm.” I went to the museum to look at the Max Ernst exhibit.

to have it in for: to want revenge on, to feel hostile towards (also: to hold a grudge against) Examples of TO HAVE IT IN FOR Martina expects to lose her job because her boss has had it in for her for a long time. The teacher has held a grudge against Al ever since the…