English expressions

Careful with that mongrel that walks around here; he might bite you.

My mother gave me tea with lemon and honey to soothe my sore throat. / The woman rocked her crying baby to soothe him.

I can't watch these abhorrent commercials. Will you please mute the TV?

the people rejoiced when they learned that the wicked king was dead

People have this misconception that all the food from my country is greasy and unhealthy.

The most popular crop in this region is avocados.

The hospital classified the patients by the severity of their illnesses

"his study certainly provides food for thought"

I'm able to bypass all the congestion on my motorcycle by zipping in between the cars. / What are your symptoms? - I have a cough, nasal congestion, and a fever.

The recipe called for lemon zest, but it turns out that using the entire lemon peel was overkill.

I think it is over the top and misguided. / We all thought that their security was ridiculous, way over the top.

I'm sick of your things being strewn about the whole house. / Please, try to be more organized and don't leave your clothes strewn all over the floor.

The previous owners had strewn all kinds of junk on the floor of the apartment.

The company will soon be rolling out the new version of its popular cellphone.

The song was written after the improvisation I played at my jazz rehearsal.

he needs to cool off after this conversation... or it cooled off after the rainstorm

The runner was forced to drop out of the race on the first mile when he sprained his ankle.

It's already two o'clock; I think we should wrap the meeting up

Monica always strives to provide excellent service to her clients. / Lito is striving to be number one in his class this semester.

Do you consider yourself to be a speed or a endurance runner?

If you cannot endure the pain, we can give you an anesthetic. / I won't endure any more complaints from you two.

0 conditional - facts... certain informations

niemożliwa, czysto hipotetyczna sytuacja...

gdybanie o przeszłości gdyby coś się stało lub nie stało to stałoby się coś innego, wszystko w przeszłości

The secret of Jacob's success is his relentless determination.

This summary contains a lot of superfluous information. Write a more concise one.

Alison's creative endeavors always came to nothing. / As your lawyer, I will endeavor to advocate for you to the best of my ability. -

throwing good money after bad", while refusing to succumb to what may be described as "cutting one's losses".

This is an atrocious article, and you're going to have to rewrite it.

Professor, I know that I failed the exam, but I would be grateful for the opportunity to redeem myself and re-take it. / The homeowners signed the contract explaining that they would be able to redeem their debt in installments.

The singers gave a stellar performance in the closing ceremony. / The astronomers have been observing this stellar activity with high-powered telescopes.

The play used no props, so the audience had to use their imaginations more than usual.

Frank stepped down as head coach due to health concerns

Nell, please read the CIA report verbatim. / Maybe she'll post it verbatim.

Emily is resistant to trying new farming methods. / This house is resistant to fire.

If police have no tangible evidence against us, they'll have to release us.

you act as if you lived in the another world. / She speaks to me as though she didn't know me.

You said you wanted to buy a house. You should, therefore, start saving

I mean, I knew you'd flip out.

my English was a bit rusty before

The cicadas are chirping, so it must be summer.

A few birds that were cheeping in their nest outside my window woke me up.

Benjamin heard the creak of the door as it slowly opened. / My knees creak every time I stand up.

I hate feeling like a burden for my family when I'm sick.

I'm just saying you've been very cranky today.

I was worried after the dress rehearsal, but opening night turned out really well.

Do you think that you have a sufficiently levelheaded temperament to be president?

A harmonious combination of shapes, lines, and colors creates a pleasant atmosphere.

Cristina had an overpowering personality which many people found difficult to handle. / The overpowering force of the water swept the car away.

The cunning politician had his enemies taken to jail by planting evidence.

I could hear the joyful shouts of the children playing in the yard. / I don't understand how you can be so cheerful this early in the morning.

Taking the last piece of bread was not very thoughtful

My neighbor is a trustworthy person

Our new roommate is an odd specimen, but thankfully he doesn't cause trouble.

Your copy will be written for you to approve

Don't let him treat you like that! You have to get even!

Mommy, is the stork going to bring me a little brother?

Stop being a naughty boy and sit down already / He has a stack of naughty magazines under his mattress.

When he saw me watching him, he quickly withdrew his hand from the plate. / You can also withdraw funds from your account online.

I made a withdrawal of $2,000 from my bank account. / The majority of the citizens support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

The photos were destroyed and can never be retrieved / Police retrieved the stolen goods thanks to a tip-off from a member of the public. -

My boss is a grumpy old man who loves screaming at us.

Despite a few setbacks, Lucy remained perseverant to the end

Every day, parents and teachers ask me, "How do I build grit in kids?

The teacher explained the criteria that will be used to assess student work. / This clinical trial will assess the efficacy of a new drug for migraines

The suspect was reluctant to tell us the truth because he didn't want to incriminate himself.

Are you sure these boxes made of cardboard will hold the weight of the shipment? / I'm going to use this empty milk carton as a pencil holder.

The judge accused the prosecutor of stalling for time.

Are you nervous? - Quite the opposite. I'm excited! / Are you parents pretty conservative? - Quite the opposite. They're very liberal.

Marissa is not angry with Scott. On the contrary, they had a great time this weekend. / French toast isn't very difficult to make at home. On the contrary, it's very easy.

Charles became king when the heir to the throne was killed in battle.

Unless something unexpected happens, I'll pick you up at 10 am.

I'd like to come with you, as long as you still have space in your car. / You're welcome to stay over, provided that your parents give you permission to do so.

After driving for 10 hours without stopping, we arrived to Texas at last. / And, at last, we will be able to hear from our president.

Cooking for you is the least I can do to thank you. / You can't achieve the best result by making the least effort. / My brother is a couch potato; he's the least active person I know. /This is the thing I least expected.

The leftovers that I was going to eat tonight are already spoiled. / Please go away. You're spoiling my fun with your bad attitude. / She spoiled the surprise when she told everyone what was happening.

Raquel was restless. She could barely stand to wait to go on vacation. / I had a restless night. I couldn't stop thinking about my final exam.

You only need to copy this code to embed the video in your website. / The arrow narrowly missed my head and embedded itself in the tree.

My wife is always jumping to conclusions because she loves to worry about everything.

Esteban was very quiet and withdrawn yesterday, which was unusual for him. / The withdrawn amount was slightly lower than the account's balance.

It is a clear defeatism, you don't believe that this idea can be successful.

Fabian is not a defeatist, he's just a realist.

Anabelle never got over the death of her father. / I still can't get over how delicious this wine is.

My special spice blend mainly consists of cumin and oregano.

The tree cast a big shadow. / The evidence found by the detective cast some light on the murder.

Spanish is the predominant language in this neighborhood because its population is overwhelmingly Latino. / Conservative voters make up the predominant part of this state.

I want to lose weight, but it's easier said than done.

the question slipped out before I'd considered the wisdom of it

I may have to slip away to answer a phone call at some point during the meeting. / If you let an opportunity like this slip away, you'll only regret it later.

I slipped on my shoes and walked out the door.

let's get down to the nitty-gritty to understand this situation

The architect delineated the location of the foundation on the map. / The board will meet to delineate this year's goals.

Yeah, I'm a sleepwalker. It's a quirk of mine. / His quirks are what make him my favorite character in the book.

It looks like Matt made coffee just for himself. - How thoughtless of him. / Consider the consequences of your actions and stop being so thoughtless.

The sound engineer has captured every nuance of her voice on this recording.

Mary became pale when she heard about the accident. / The painter used pale tones to display sadness and despair.

thank you for this pep talk but it does not help at all.

We were going to have a picnic but the rain disrupted our plans. / The recovery period from my surgery disrupted my life.

I don't want to do anything that would jeopardize my chances of getting a promotion. / The company's decision to pull out of the country could jeopardize the future of the national steel industry.

He pulled out his keys and offered me a ride home. / The dentist gave me an injection before she pulled out my tooth. / He was fined for pulling a page out of a very old book at the library.

she has done it so fast, she is definitely on the ball today.

don't spy him, curiosity killed the cat...

Stop beating around the bush. What do you want from me?

She had wanted to be a ballet dancer when she grew up, but as she got older, she realised it was nothing but a pipe dream.

Sam stole my thunder when he said he'd done all the work. It's not true. / Please don't steal my thunder by announcing your engagement tonight. I want to tell everyone that I'm pregnant.

You can't have this person in your team longer. One bad apple spoils the whole barrel...

This paragraph in the agreement will not interfere. / I'm having a private conversation. Don't interfere. / That building over there is between the tower and me and interferes with the signal.

At least I can face him with a clear conscience

The accountant must hand in the balance sheet by the end of the month at the latest.

Some of those horrendous images from the movie remained embedded in my mind.

I ended up at a restaurant close to home, because the traffic was too heavy to go elsewhere. / Fans who are active may end up buying your products.

The thunder rocked our house. / He rocked the baby until he fell asleep.

Alex is too timid to ask for a raise. / Why is your sister so timid? She always hides in her room when I come to visit.

She placed her arm around his shoulder in a tentative gesture of support. / We have a tentative offer to do a concert in the Dominican Republic.

The children pretended they were pirates and swung their toy swords in the air. / He swings his arms in a funny way when he walks. / The hammock swung slowly between the trees.

The man was so desperate that he made the reckless decision to rob a bank.

For Halloween, I'm going to dress up as a nun.

It only takes my husband half an hour to get dressed. / Eliezer always dresses himself in high-quality clothes.

I'm afraid I won't be able to be at the meeting tomorrow. - That's OK. Thanks for the heads-up!

People are hoping that the current political debacle doesn't lead to a third election.

My brother gave me a pinch on the arm. / Sally pinched his butt when he walked by.

I pulled a couple dozen crayfish out of the lake

Our goal is to reach a settlement that will be acceptable to both sides. /. An out-of-court settlement would be beneficial for both parties.

The teacher handed out the tests and returned to her desk. / Students were handing out political pamphlets in the square.

I can not evoke it off the top of my head

Brad's mother told him to wear a helmet whenever he went out on his moped.

The first thing you should do is familiarize yourself with the sales brochures.

I relayed his message to the manager, who called him back immediately. /. This part of the brain relays sensory information to the cortex.

One of the best ways to be persuasive as a salesperson is to listen to the customer.

You're going to get fired if you keep doing such sloppy work. /. I was disappointed about this carpet cleaning service - they did a sloppy job.

I ate too much, and now I feel sluggish. /. The reconstruction of the hospital after the earthquake has been sluggish.

Her father was a widely respected lawyer in New York City. /. The romantic affair has been widely publicized./. We'll deal with these concepts more extensively next class.

I invited the whole family to take part in planning the reunion. /. All students can take part in the art contest.

With as hard as you've worked, getting this job was no fluke.

Nine times out of ten, your hunch is right.

She felt a firm grasp on her arm. /. Incredibly enough, my mother has a stronger grasp of computers than I do.

I grasped her by the elbow to stop her going over to him. /. The government was slow to grasp the significance of these events.

If you press this button while you're recording video, the camera will take a snapshot.

I interpret this poem as a melancholic lament to an unrequited love.

I hate going to meetings with George; he's judgmental and easily offended.

He came out of nowhere and punched me in the face.

When my students are late for class they make up excuses out of thin air. / Your boyfriend is so funny he can always come with some great jokes out of thin air.

We need to come up with a cautious thought-out response to this crisis. /. This decision is not well considered in my opinion.

The markets we are aiming at are quite distinct from each other. /. His long legs gave him a distinct advantage in the race.

He sued the retailer for selling items that varied greatly from what was advertised. /. Penalties for such a crime will vary by region.

Today, I'm going spend the day lazing on the beach. /. You've been lazing around all day. Do something with yourself!

The boss called us all in for a wash-up meeting after our new product's official rollout was complete

We should definitely meet for lunch tomorrow. We haven't caught up with each other for so long!

What you say is true, but you've missed the point of my argument.

Don't want to rush to judgment here.

The child's behavior at the party was very inappropriate. /. Guillermo's comment was out of place. It wasn't the right time to bring up such a sensitive issue.

Nine times out of ten, your hunch is right.

Jorge was not an envious man and had no desire to be like his wealthy friends.

Cristina has never been able to overcome the envy she feels seeing her sister so happy.

The man's gaze captivated her like nothing before. /. The dancers captivated the audience with their performance of the tango.

His intent gaze pierced me like a knife and made me uncomfortable. /. You've been gazing out the window for the past hour. Are you paying attention?

The children built a raft on vacation

The abbreviation for "square meter" is "m2."

The police charged the couple with the abandonment of their children when they left them to go on vacation.

The frustrated customer didn't want an exchange but full reimbursement.

You can find all kinds of collectibles in this online store. /

The ship dropped anchor in the bay.

The anchor announced that a hurricane was headed for the East Coast.

The candidate was not able to capitalize on his opponent's mistakes, and that's why he lost the election.

The company reimburses its traveling salespeople for their expenses abroad.

We had to take out another loan to get the funds needed to capitalize the business.

I'm sorry, ma'am, but I'm merely following orders.

Turn off that movie! We don't watch that kind of smut in this house.

In theory, this is a very good idea, but in practice, it's not feasible.

Gold and money are examples of fungible goods.

Dana struggled with fidelity during her summer in Greece, away from her husband. / The forger copied the original painting with great fidelity.

What stands out about this city is the friendliness of its people. / The candidate's work experience is outlined on page two.

You can leave your essay on top of the stack of papers on my desk. / Can you please stack your toys instead of leaving them all over the house?

I have a pile of bills on my desk that I need to pay. / He piled the old newspapers in a container for recycling.

Today I almost slipped when I was running to catch the bus. / Everybody in the room laughed at my slip and I blushed when I got up.

You can stick that bag over there. / He stuck a knife in the thief's hand when he attacked him. / I have to stick the doll's head to its body.

How do you insert a new row into a spreadsheet in Excel? / I inserted a coin into the slot, but the machine rejected it.

Put your head in to see if there's anybody in the store. / Salvador decided to put air conditioning in his house.

City were trailing United 2-1 at half time.

Your coat's trailing in the mud.

He suspected he was being trailed by undercover police.

The floor has been polished and it's slippery.

If there's something troubling you, talk it over with your parents.

There's an old geezer in the park who's always shouting insults at people passing by.

The baby cuddled up on the couch with the family's shaggy dog.

Due to the heavy snowfall last night, classes are canceled all over the city today.

Don't be intimidated by his friends. They're pompous snobs.

Please don't bother him while he's working. He's prone to anger.

Dan favored his youngest son.

The recession years were hard, but we stayed afloat and now the profits are growing again.

It is enough to replace the basic functionality of frames - Document merging of several smaller (header, footer, etc).

I don't quite understand. Can you amplify that answer? / Different devices are used to amplify current and voltage.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a background in marketing and good business acumen.

Hundreds of workers have been laid off as a result of the factory closure.

We paid off the mortgage last month.

The workers are facing lay-offs because of the closure of the plant.

Can't you see she's upset? There's no need to be so callous.

The fortress was surrounded by a moat to prevent intruders from entering.

I think that sentence is redundant. I would delete it.

The redundancy of these meetings is pretty annoying.

If you do it in my way you will be able to leave with your dignity and respect intact

The sales representative pointed out the remote ignition on the car.

Many people are sceptical about the results of this economic policy.

The university's language department is made up of 12 different specialty areas.

words come out of my mouth / When we came out of the theater, there was no one on the street.

Having access to clean water is something that many take for granted.

The psychologist perceived that there was tension between Juan and Lucia when they entered the room.

Sam's in charge of finding a way to convey the products from one place to another. / The next time you see your brother, please convey my gratitude.

Those brothers have a real propensity for drinking.

The plane couldn't take off because of the storm.

I got into bed without taking off my work clothes. / I ran the jar under hot water to take off the label more easily.

Laura was so angry that you could see the fury in her eyes.

the sortware still has a few bugs but we’ve come up with a workaround

That strategy could compromise the safety of our soldiers.

We're going to go fishing from the pier this afternoon.

It really delighted me that you were able to come visit this weekend.

Your little daughter is delightful—so polite and well-behaved.

Being a parent implies a lot of responsibility.

What are your resolutions for 2018?

Come to the store early for our onetime sales event.

With no solution in sight, refugee numbers keep increasing.

He found it hard to live up to his parents' expectations.

All those children unsupervised sounds to me like a recipe for disaster.

The general dislike of both candidates by the public resulted in lower voter participation.

You can't let them get away with it every time!

There's no need to get so angry about such a small thing, Louise.

I got confused during the last part of the lecture.

I have a really fast metabolism. I eat breakfast, and then two hours later I get hungry again.

Don't you get tired being on your feet all day?

I don't like to watch documentaries. I get bored.

I don't want to get old. I like my hair.

Everything got worse when Trixie realized I had cheated on her.

I get worried when my daughter doesn't answer the phone.

Some people experience memory loss when they get drunk.

You're getting married today! You can't get sick!

I am getting sick of my girlfriend. What do I do?

I've joined the gym to try to get fit before the summer.

Don't get too excited; we haven't won the competition yet.

Don't get upset. We'll work it all out soon.

People who stammer get frustrated when other people finish their sentences.

Hurry, let's get on the ship before it sails!

Did you work out how much money we need to go to Las Vegas for a week?

We averted a disaster this morning

I had a close shave this morning - some idiot almost knocked me off my bike

one of the side mirrors of the truck got knocked off

Our company was on the brink of disaster, but after our last product came out, we have been doing better than ever before

Mariana spun around until she got dizzy.

Suddenly, the thieves were surrounded by 20 policemen.

I had to circle the block for half an hour to find parking.

Rosario and her family have a stall at the municipal market.

The film was rubbish.

Responsobility for child care rests with social servicies / well, it rests with me (to decide)

Put a dollop of sour cream on top of each baked potato. / All you need to succeed is integrity and a good dollop of common sense.

please refer to these points.

The candidate criticized the current government's economic policies.

The family ended up looking further outside the city for a more economical apartment.

We visited several cities in the south of Spain, such as Granada, Almeria, and Seville.

The trip wasn't very interesting. The weather was good though.

table for how many people? there are two of us

I was so tired that I started to nod off during class.

I took it for granted that I would find the perfect job.

She stuffed a bundle of laundry into the washing machine. / You can buy the software as a bundle and save money on each individual item.

The candidate was criticized for making contradictory statements.

These are just a few ideas - nothing is set in stone yet.

Nothing, just a little... twitch in my shoulder. / She twitched her nose like a rabbit. / You'll feel something twitch the line when you get a fish.

Mr. Osborne, we're on the brink of war. / So we find ourselves on the brink.

Where is the sense of urgency needed to resolve the crisis in Syria?

I miss those frosty, sunny mornings of the Swiss winter. / The incident led to a period of frosty relations between the two countries.

The mornings can be quite chilly in the mountains. / The governor got a chilly reception at the police station after announcing cuts to local police funding.

The negative health effects show up after prolonged exposure. / When it rained, the paint washed away and the defects showed up.

You had better set aside some of your salary in a savings account. / It's so hot. I had better drink some water.

It may be the most... perfect piece of clothing I've ever seen.

That car didn't stop at the lights. He almost ran me over!

Her eyes ran over me from head to foot, as if assessing me. / Pensive, Ann ran her fingers over the piano keyboard.

It makes me feel like a misfit.

I took the fire extinguisher and put out the fire in the kitchen.

Wake up, sleepyhead! You're going to be late for school.

We are bound by a contract to pay the full price

Workmen were out laying asphalt on the new road.

The road is temporarily closed because they're asphalting it.

he's a creature of habit—he keeps to the places he knows

Obama signed sanctions against Venezuela despite threats from Maduro. / We went to the baseball game in spite of the rain.

The doctor put a cast on my arm after I got a compound fracture.

He compounded his mistake by insisting that he was right.

On cold mornings, we always drink cocoa

My family used to go to the beach every summer when I was a kid.

I am used to a lot of noise because I live next to the train tracks.

Eventually, you'll get used to the pace of this job.

My daughter can't sleep without her soft toys. / If you knock over the three milk bottles, you win a stuffed toy.

She picked the chair up off the floor.

Lift me up so I can get over the fence.

The vase fell to the ground with a loud crash.

The eagle grabbed the fish with its powerful claws.

My dog jumped and hurt his paw.

The hunter saw the footprints of a deer's hooves.

The peacock has beautiful feathers.

The biology students studied the size of hummingbirds' beaks. / The bird trapped a worm in its bill.

A light bulb burned out.

You can find your clothes in the wardrobe in your room.

I hung your shirt in the closet.

The newspaper published all sorts of slurs on our family that were totally untrue.

Their opponents did not have enough players and so the team won the game by default

The default for this computer is with the sound off.

Ben took off his coat and hung it on a hook. / He said goodbye, but she hooked her arms around him and refused to let go. / The carpenter hooked his hammer onto his belt.

The moment Carlos got into the house, he knew something was amiss. / How you got into this business

How long is our company runway?

The plane left the gate and headed for the runway. / The first thing a model learns is how to walk on the runway.

She bared her soul in her poems. / The dog bared his teeth, ready to bite. / All you need in order to install this software is a bare memory of 2 GB.

The movers caused substantial damage to the walls.

Our team has an edge on them

Looks like you found the sweet spot. / Ideally, you find a sweet spot where no part of your body feels as if it's working too hard

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer. / A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.

More than a hundred volunteers undertook a search for the missing child.

Susie expected to get a pay raise, but it backfired on her and she got fired. / Everything new I try just seems to backfire.

Reif took advantage of a lucky ricochet to score a second goal. / If you miss, the bullet will ricochet. / Jon was hit with a ricochet

The assistant manager is a twat. He doesn't even know how to make change. / I'd never date someone who used the word "twat" to refer to the vagina.

Some thief stole my wallet in the subway

The politician diluted his original proposal so that the members of his party would approve it. / This coffee tastes weak. Did you dilute it?

The changes we're talking about aren't a dilution of our values, but a distillation of them /. Make sure you stir the cocktail enough to achieve the proper dilution

I'm going to spend the summer with my cousin in Canada

Jake’s lawyer promised that he would leave no stone unturned in trying to find more evidence to help Jake’s case.

Knowing that he had overcome adversity in the past gave him the confidence to succeed.

Several actors attended: Marta Esquival and Jorge Casas among others.

He has been among the very best employees in the company for many years.

You should avoid that place at all costs. It's a tourist trap.

Greg is cocky and thinks too much of himself.

You walk into a normal scene of crime and there you have it, everything laid out for you like a jigsaw.

we searched for a new path, a way to live and work that felt right and sustainable amid the ongoing pandemic.

What can we expect for the coming year?

The company is looking to release a new prototype in the upcoming months.

the world will need to reckon with the trauma the pandemic has left in its wake.

An inquiry has been set up in the wake of the crash.

The charity aims to encourage adolescent girls to pursue careers in the sciences.

But the demand for mental health services is outstripping supply.

There is one frontier he shall never stop exploring.

The social worker quit her job because of the onerous responsibilities and the low pay.

We changed to a new service provider and our expenses shrank.

In the meantime, the supply chain will undergo a revolution

Man-made fibers are a better choice because of their resilience to hard wear.

The police anticipated riots after the announcements.

I don't think you made yourself clear enough

The shift away from traditional rush hours will spread traffic out more evenly throughout the day

We have regular breaks throughout the course.

I'm going to walk along this path until I reach the end.

She has a small farm where she raises pigs and poultry

plans are afoot for a festival / they were forced to go afoot

The light doesn't get in because the windows are opaque.

When the price of skiing doubled, tourists voted with their feet and just stopped going.

Headhunters are poaching our best employees.

Experience outweighs credentials for some potential employers. / Your cat outweighs your son?

Farms in the region have received less than five percent of normal rainfall this year.

Fernando, a software developer, sold his start-up to a large tech company, and became rich overnight. / The robbery happened overnight, so all the neighbors were asleep.

Unfortunately, there has been a hitch in the negotiations.

The movie is an obvious distortion of the novel on which it is based. / The superior design of our boots avoids any distortion when they flex.

The rationality of decisions is affected by the individual's cognitive biases.

The mattress was so rigid that I hardly got any sleep. / My wife is very rigid about how the kitchen is organized.

The chaos in the current election cycle is a backlash against the elites in both parties.

We drove across Los Angeles. / The population is evenly distributed across the region.

The first round of interviews really separates the wheat from the chaff.

And now we bring you a roundup of this baskebtall season's highlights.

Saddle your horses, boys; we've got a roundup to do, because those cows aren't going to come home on their own.

Valerie surpasses everyone with her mathematical knowledge. / My accountant said that fixed expenses should not surpass 50% of my income.

cross out a mistake / He had crossed his name out.

Whatever his shortcomings as a husband, he was a good father to his children. / Like any political system, it has its shortcomings.

Our software has a really buggy code.

This land is good for growing corn.

I think my offer was reasonable, but he looked at me like I was bonkers.

Before making a decision, consider all the pros and cons.

My town is beyond the mountains. / What else do I need to know beyond the numbers? "you've proved it beyond doubt"

He shot the bird and saw it plummet to the ground. / The petrol retailer denies its 25% dividend hike is to prop up the shares after a plummet in the price from 270p to 118p.

Tinted windows will reduce the glare/the sun's glare. / The sun glared on the snow and the effect was blinding.

There was a stir in the classroom when the teacher announced that everyone had failed. / You have to stir the soup every five minutes.

Many people in the audience nodded in agreement. / Chen gave her a nod of recognition across the crowded room.

Our government should be investing in renewable energy sources.

I intend to take the family to the beach this weekend.

I can't use that electric shaver, because the hair in my beard is too curly.

Shaving with a straight razor gives the closest shave.

The chef sharpened the blade of his knife and began to dice the tomatoes.

The wizard promised the queen that if she drank the potion, she would gain everlasting beauty.