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193. Instead of (doing) something
Instead of (doing) something): in the place of (doing) something Tim: Instead of going to eat, why not go to the cinema? Sam: Sure, what time?
191. Be enthusiastic about something
Be enthusiastic about something: like something very much John: What are your hobbies? Sam: Well, I' m quite enthusiastic about boxing. I've been doing it since I was a child and I've gotten quite goo…
299. Thank about someone or something
Think about someone or something: consider; anticipate; form a mental image of someone or something. Sam: I need to think about what to write in my next report. Rick: Okay, let me know when you finish…
298. Stare at someone or something
Stare at someone or something: look at someone or something with wide eyes Noriko: Why is your cat staring at me with such wide eyes? Rick: Oh don't worry. It looks at everyone the same way. ========…
284. Get up
Get up: rise from a sitting or lying position Sam: What's your morning routine? Roger: First, I like to get up and make me a nice cup of coffee.
283. Lie down
Lie down: rest in a horizontal position Susan: Where's Kate? Noriko: She went to lie down on the couch.
275. Let someone out
Let someone out: allow someone to leave News Reporter: When will the prisoner be released? Warden: He is still serving his sentence, so he will not be let out anytime soon.
274. Be over
Be over: be finished; end Roger: The concert will be over in the next hour. Kate: So we have to enjoy it while it lasts.
273. Spend time (with someone)
Spend time (with someone): use time (with someone) John: My grandparents love to spend time with my children. It makes them happy. Sam: That's wonderful. They seem like very kind people. =============…
269. Take something away
Take something away: remove something. Waiter: Excuse me, may I take away any extra plates? Tim: Sure, thank you.
267. Again and again
Again and again: many times, repeatedly Tim: We went to eat sushi last night, and it was interesting to see the conveyor belt. Sam: Conveyor belt? Tim: Yeah, the sushi is on a conveyor belt, and it ro…
264. As for someone or something
As for someone or something: regarding or concerning someone or something. Susan: We have to look at our reports again. As for you Sam, did you update our website? Sam: Yes, it should be good to go. P…