to be about to: to be at the moment of doing something, to be ready (often used with the adverb just) Examples of TO BE ABOUT TO I was just about to send you the email you requested. I am about to lock the doors and turn the lights off in the shop.

to stay in: to remain at home, not to go out Examples of TO STAY IN On a rainy day, I like to stay in and read. We stay in almost every night and watch television.

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 put on: to place oneself (usually said of clothes) Examples of PUT ON She couldn’t wait to put on her prom dress. The king needs to put on his crown.

to cut down on: to reduce, to lessen (also: to cut back on) Examples of TO CUT DOWN ON As she was making her budget, she realized she needed to cut down on her expenses. My doctor told me to cut down on desserts.

to fill in: to write answers in; to inform, to tell Examples of TO FILL IN I get the idea, but I’ll need you to fill in some of the details before I understand how it works. The council invites young people to attend workshops or fill in a questionnaire.