Expressions+to+learn

On this page you will find useful expressions

To be worried sick: "You have been out all night and you didn't phone. I **was worried sick**!".

The two boys were sitting **by themselves** in the classroom The two boys were sitting **on their own** in the classroom

I **ought to leave** soon I **had better leave** soon

The thieves managed to get away **even though** the police chased them
 * Although** the police chased them, the thieves didn't get caught.

If you **take into account** how young Luke is, you must admit he's making excellent progress as a musician.
 * Considering** that Luke is so young, you must admit he's making excellent progress as a musician.


 * As a result of**................. As a result of the stike, all flights have been diverted


 * Away from**........................Paris is 500 kms away from Lyon
 * Far from**...........................Paris is far from Lyon


 * under guarantee/warranty**............The fridge is under guarantee

Although Despite In spite of Even if/though Regardless of

There isn't any butter in the fridge........................................(negative verb + any) Thiere is no butter in the fridge.............................................(affirmative verb + no + noun) 'Is there any butter in the fridge?' 'No, there is none'............(affirmative verb + none)
 * Any, no, none**

under no circumstances = no matter what can you do something...........**under no circumstances** are you to enter the burning house

to take something/someone **for granted**.

to be **(with)in easy reach of**................... The bank is (with)in easy reach of the car par = the bank is not very far away from..