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English Expressions, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs | Meanings, Examples & Usage

Idiom Responsibility

to be in charge of or control something

"He was at the helm of the company when it became successful."

Idiom Emotion

to be so worried or upset that you don't know what to do

"I'm at my wits' end trying to calm the kids down."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to become so excited that you lose control of your feelings

"They got carried away during the celebration."

Idiom Emotion

to be confident and happy with who you are

"It took years for her to be comfortable in her own skin."

Phrasal-verb Enthusiasm

to love something or someone very much

"She’s crazy about Korean dramas."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to have a desire to know or learn about something

"Children are naturally curious about how things work."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to feel thankful for something

"I’m really grateful for all your support."

Phrasal-verb Self-awareness

to admit your true feelings or reality to yourself

"You have to be honest with yourself about how you feel."

Idiom Happiness

to feel very happy and positive

"Everyone was in high spirits after the successful event."

Idiom Power

to be in control of a situation

"After the merger, our company is in the driver’s seat."

Idiom Success

to be the center of attention

"The actor was in the limelight after his award win."

Phrasal-verb Hesitation

to be uncertain or indecisive about something

"I’m in two minds about going to the party tonight."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to feel deeply thankful or obliged to someone

"I’ll always be indebted to my mentor for his guidance."

Phrasal-verb Interest

to like or be interested in something

"I’m really into classical music these days."

Phrasal-verb Kindness

to treat someone with care and compassion

"Always be kind to people who are struggling silently."

Idiom Friendship

to be as close as family members

"My best friend is like family to me."

Idiom Surprise

to be so surprised that you cannot speak

"I was lost for words when I won the prize."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act

"She was deeply moved by the support she received."

Idiom Responsibility

to be working or responsible for something at a certain time

"The guard was on duty all night."

Idiom Emotions

to be nervous, tense, or easily upset

"She’s been on edge all day waiting for the results."

Idiom Relationships

to agree with someone or have the same understanding

"Before getting married, they made sure they were on the same page about their future."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to be extremely happy or delighted

"He was over the moon when he got his dream job."

Phrasal-verb Understanding

to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggling

"You need to be patient with people who are healing emotionally."

Idiom Responsibility

to be in charge of or accountable for something

"She is responsible for managing the entire department."

Phrasal-verb Belief

to have doubts about the truth or value of something

"Many people are skeptical of online reviews."

Idiom Confidence

to have confidence in your abilities or opinions

"To be a leader, you must be sure of yourself."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to feel or express gratitude for something

"I’ll always be thankful for your kindness."

Phrasal-verb Emotional support

to be available to help or comfort someone in need

"She promised to always be there for her sister no matter what."

Idiom Support

to support or help someone when they need it

"True friends are there for you when you need them."

Phrasal-verb Care

to stay with someone and support them through difficulties

"He was there through her hardest times."

Idiom Friendship

to be very close friends

"Those two have been thick as thieves since childhood."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to feel very excited or pleased about something

"She was thrilled about her upcoming vacation."

Phrasal-verb Decision

to have difficulty choosing between two options

"I’m torn between taking the job and staying at home."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness

"I was really touched by your kind words."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to not feel confident or certain about something

"I’m unsure of what to say in that situation."

Idiom Confidence

to appreciate and believe in yourself

"You should be your own biggest fan to stay motivated."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to give a big, happy smile to someone

"He beamed at his friends during the celebration."

Idiom Science fiction

to leave a place quickly or escape an unpleasant situation

"This meeting is so boring—someone please beam me up!"

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to smile widely because of happiness or pride

"He beamed with pride when his daughter won the competition."

Phrasal-verb Emotion

to smile very happily because of joy

"She beamed with joy when she heard the good news."

Phrasal-verb Joy

to smile happily because of feeling proud

"His mother beamed with pride at his graduation ceremony."

Idiom Mind

to remember or consider something

"Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy at that time."

Idiom Finance

a period when stock prices are falling

"Many people lose money during a bear market."

Idiom Responsibility

to take the main responsibility or suffering of something unpleasant

"The junior staff had to bear the brunt of the manager’s anger."

Idiom Responsibility

to take on the duty of something

"She was willing to bear the responsibility for the new project."

Idiom Patience

to be patient with someone or something

"Please bear with us while we resolve the issue."

Idiom Patience

Be patient with me.

"Bear with me while I fix this problem."

Idiom Communication

to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved

"Stop beating a dead horse; the decision is final."

Idiom Communication

to avoid talking about the main topic

"Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened."

Phrasal-verb Sun

to shine very strongly; to hit hard (about rain or sun)

"The sun was beating down on us all afternoon."