to get along/on with (someone) (to have a good relationship with [someone])

Eg 1:

A: How’s your new boss?

B: She’s nice. I get along with her. I prefer her to my old boss.

A: Didn’t you get on with him?

B: No-one in the office got on with him!

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How about you? Do you get along with your boss or colleagues?

to let (someone) down (to disappoint [someone])

a letdown (a disappointment)

Eg 1:

A: I made so many mistakes in the speech yesterday. I feel like I really let everyone down.

B: You didn’t let anybody down. We thought you did a good job.

Eg 2:

A: How was the picnic on the beach?

B: It was a bit of a letdown. Hardly anyone came, and it was very windy, so we had to eat in the car.

to count on (someone) (to rely on/depend on [someone])

Eg 1:

A: Are you sure you can help me with this?

B: Sure. Don’t worry! You can count on me!

Eg 2:

A: Are you ready for your meeting in Korea?

B: Yes, but I don’t speak Korean, so I am counting on my interpreter to tell me what is going on!

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Who can you count on for help when you are in trouble?

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 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?