in shape (fit/in good physical condition)
out of shape (unfit/in bad physical condition)
Eg 1:
A: I’m going to start going to the gym. I need to get in shape before my wedding.
B: Yes, I think I might join you!
Eg 2:
A: How was your holiday?
B: It was really good, but I ate and drank so much and didn’t exercise at all. I feel really out of shape.
A: You’ll get back in shape once you start running again.
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Are you in shape or out of shape?
What do you do to stay in shape?
loads of / tons of / a load of / a ton of (a large amount)
*These expressions are informal.
Eg 1:
A: Is there anything to eat?
B: Yes, we have tons of food left over from the party last night. Help yourself!
Eg 2:
A: Have you been to that new shopping centre in town yet?
B: Yes, I went there last week.
A: How was it?
B: It was really good. There are loads of shops and restaurants.
Eg 3:
A: Can you come out tonight?
B: I’d love to, but I’ve got a ton of homework for class next week.
A: I’ve got a load of work to do, too, but I’m going to leave it until Sunday night.
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Do you have a ton of work to do?
to dress up (to wear formal or elegant clothes)
to dress down (to wear casual clothes)
Eg 1:
A: What should we wear at the wedding reception?
B: The reception is at a very expensive hotel, so I think we should dress up.
Eg 2:
A: Should we dress up for the party?
B: I don’t think so. I heard it is a casual party, so most people will probably dress down.
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Do you “dress up” when you go parties?
Do you usually “dress up” or “dress down”?
to call it a day (to finish working for the day)
Eg 1:
A: It’s five o clock. We have done a lot of work today, so let’s call it a day.
B: Yes, let’s do that. We can continue tomorrow.
Eg 2:
A: What time did you finish work?
B: We called it a day at 4 o clock. We weren’t busy at all.
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What time do you usually “call it a day”?
to give (someone) a ring (to call/phone [someone])
Eg 1:
A: What time is Maria’s party on Saturday night?
B: I’m not sure. I’ll give Maria a ring later and check.
A: Thanks. Give me a ring after you have spoken to Maria.
Eg 2:
A: Have you heard from Simon recently?
B: No. I gave him a ring last night, but he didn’t answer his phone.
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Have you given anyone a ring recently?
to give (someone) a hand (to help [someone])
Eg 1:
A: Brian, could you give me a hand with this table? It is very heavy.
B: Sure. where do you want to put it?
A: Over there, by the window.
Eg 2:
A: Are you okay? Shall I give you a hand with those bags?
B: Oh, thank you. That’s very kind of you.
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Can you make a sentence using give (someone) a hand?
to be crazy about ~ (to love/to like very much)
*This is a casual expression. (to be mad about ~ is also used.)
Eg 1:
A: Look! This restaurant has strawberries and cream! I’m crazy about strawberries and cream!
B: So am I! Let’s order some!
Eg 2:
A: How is Peter? I haven’t seen him for a while.
B: He’s fine, but he is crazy about a girl in his class. When we meet, he talks about her all the time!
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What are you crazy about?
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to hand out (to distribute)
a handout (something that has been distributed)
Eg 1:
A: Where did you get that pamphlet?
B: Someone was handing them out in the centre of town.
Eg 2:
A: How many handouts did you get in class yesterday?
B: We got about ten. The teacher handed out five at the start of class and five at the end.
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Can you make a sentence using “hand out”?
to hand in (to submit)
Eg 1:
A: Have you handed in your homework yet?
B: No, I haven’t. We don’t have to hand it in until next month, right?
Eg 2:
A: I found a wallet on the train, so I handed it in at the lost property office.
B: I’m sure the person who dropped it will be very grateful.
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Can you make a sentence using “hand in”?
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