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In Ages – Open To

November 2, 2014 by Bret Tutor

In Ages – Open To

In Ages

Definition: Example:
Since a very long time ago. Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages. It must be at least two or three months since we last spoke to each other.

In Case

Definition: Example:
What to do if something happens. I will take my umbrella in case it rains.

In Favor Of

Definition: Example:
To like something or to approve of it. My company is in favor of changing our holiday schedule.

In Order To

Definition: Example:
For the purpose of something. To do something because of something else. They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.

In the Black

Definition: Example:
When a business is making money and is profitable. Our business is really improving. We’ve been in the black all year.

In the Nick of Time

Definition: Example:
Just in time for something. Arriving or doing something at the exact time before it is too late. I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It’s a good thing, because I really need this medicine!

Keep in Touch

Definition: Example:
To not stop communicating with someone. To stay in contact. Don’t forget to keep in touch. I want to know how you’re doing while you’re away.

Keep Someone/Something in Mind

Definition: Example:
To remember or think about something or someone. I told my employees to keep in mind the new starting time for work.

Keep One’s Chin Up

Definition: Example:
Remain strong and to keep trying. I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.

Kind Of

Definition: Example:
Similar to something, but not the same. Not fully or 100%. Your hamburgers are kind of like what my mom used to make. I was kind of tired when I arrived home last night.

Know Something Like the Back of Your Hand

Definition: Example:
To know something or someone very well. If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand. She knows her husband like the back of her hand, since they have been together for 20 years.

Look Up

Definition: Example:
To search for something in a dictionary, book or on a search engine like Google. I will look up my friend’s name in the telephone book. Look up the answer through a search on Google.

Miss the Boat

Definition: Example:
To miss an opportunity. The sale ends today at noon. If we don’t hurry, we’re going to miss the boat!

Next to Nothing

Definition: Example:
To cost very little. I went to the new discount store and bought these new shoes for only five dollars. That’s next to nothing!

Of Course

Definition: Example:
Certainly, definitely or naturally. Of course you can use my car if you want to.

Once in a While

Definition: Example:
Not very often or very rarely. Have you been to the new movie theater? No, I only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.

On Time

Definition: Example:
At the scheduled time, exactly at the correct time, punctually. Our train arrived exactly on time.

Open To

Definition: Example:
To want to learn about different ideas, people and cultures. Most members of the class were open to the teacher’s ideas.
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