Fed Up With – Hit the Hay
Fed Up With
| Definition: | Example: |
| To dislike something or someone that you had liked before. | I’m fed up with my job! I think I should start looking for a new one. |
Figure Something Out
| Definition: | Example: |
| To try to understand a problem and eventually solve it. | I finally figured out how to use the new computer software. |
Fill in for Someone
| Definition: | Example: |
| To take over someone else’s job while they are away. | While I was away from the store, Jack filled in for me. |
First of All
| Definition: | Example: |
| The very first thing. | First of all, we need to prepare the garden before we plant the seeds. |
Get Back To
| Definition: | Example: |
| To return to something that you were doing before and had stopped doing. | I was happy to get back to my work after my holiday. |
Get Into
| Definition: | Example: |
| To become interested or involved in something. | I do not want to get into an argument with my friend. |
Get Through
| Definition: | Example: |
| To complete or finish something. | I have a lot of reading that I must get through before tomorrow. |
| To survive an event or deal. | She was able to get through her father’s death. |
Give Someone a Hand
| Definition: | Example: |
| To help someone with something. | I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand? |
| To clap or show applause for a person or event. | Give them a hand for all of their hard work on the project. |
Grab a Bite
| Definition: | Example: |
| To go to eat. Usually it is somewhere outside of your home. | I’m going to go grab a bite. I’ll be back in a few minutes. |
Hang On
| Definition: | Example: |
| To wait or make someone stop something. | Hang on a few minutes. I have to make a phone call, and then I’ll be able to join you for lunch. |
Hard Headed
| Definition: | Example: |
| Stubborn or unwilling to change an opinion or idea. | I can’t work with Joe any more. He’s so hard headed! |
Have a Change of Heart
| Definition: | Example: |
| To think about something differently than before. This can be a positive or negative change. | I thought I would change jobs, but now that my boss is treating me with more respect, I have had a change of heart. |
Have Something to do With
| Definition: | Example: |
| To be involved with something or in reference to it. To be part of an event, task or problem. | The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it. Jack had something to do with the success of the project due to his hard work. |
Hit the Hay
| Definition: | Example: |
| To go to bed. | It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay. |