1. They pulled off a tough assignment and was able to turn it in on time. Kudos to the whole team!2. No one thought she could do the job on her own, but she pulled it off and proved everyone wrong.3. Throwing a surprise party for their boss is difficult to pull off. It’s almost… Read more »
1. Who do you root for when the Yankees play the Mets?2. They go to at least one football game once a year to root for the home team.3. He tends to root for the underdog if his team’s not playing.4. Please tell Tim we’re rooting for him; we hear he’s having a tough time with… Read more »
We say we’re crazy about something when we like it a lot. We can also be crazy about a person. Conversely, when we say we’re not crazy about something, it means we don’t like it. 1. They’re crazy about their new teacher. They think he’s amazing.2. He’s not too crazy about his new schedule. He… Read more »
1. The performers were all amateurs, but they blew us away with their amazing performance.2. We were blown away by the quality of the exhibit.3. The manager was blown away by the applicant’s wide range of experience.4. The food critic must have been blown away; he gave the restaurant a rousing review. 5. The passengers… Read more »
1. Get some rest tonight. We’re in for a busy day tomorrow.2. The kids can’t wait. They know they’re in for a fun weekend at Disney World.3. Have you seen the syllabus? I think we’re in for a tough semester.4. We’re in for some heavy thunderstorms tonight as the storm moves into our area.5. Her… Read more »
1. The president attended the meeting to weigh in on the proposed projects.2. Could you weigh in on our idea for the party? We’d like to know what you think.3. Tom loves to weigh in on everything his brother does.4. Everyone weighed in on her new tattoo. Most of them were positive though.5. Millions of… Read more »
Did you know speak up has two meanings? – Speak louder: 1. Could you please speak up? I can’t hear you.2. Please speak up so students in the back of the room can hear. – Express your ideas and opinions:1. Tom, you need to speak up if you’re not happy with something. If you don’t… Read more »
1. Their manager used to be so strict. Now he has lightened up a bit.2. He can’t take a joke without getting angry. He needs to lighten up.3. She was just kidding! C’mon! Lighten up!4. The police lightened up a little when they realized we weren’t there to cause trouble.5. He lightened up significantly once he… Read more »
1. That’s a lot of work! How can I pitch in?2. Tom, we really need you to pitch in a little around here. There’s so much work to be done.3. We’re ordering a pizza for lunch. Do you want to pitch in?4. Tim and Sally in accounting are getting married this weekend. We’re all pitching… Read more »
