Intermediate English Course

Programe 5

Prepositions, Verbs, Phrases, Idioms


let now Please let me know if you need any help.
sorry about We're sorry about the noise we made last night.
lack of There's a lack of space in all big cities.
in any case You can have that cake. I'm not hungry in any case.
find out I phoned John to find out when he was coming.
do a trip We did the trip in less than an hour.
give a ring "I'll give you a ring at the office tomorrow."

in spite of In spite of the cold weather he went out without a coat.
short notice We can't do big jobs at short notice.
fix up with "My secretary will fix you up with all you need."
put up with "I just can't put up with that noise any longer."
no idea "I've no idea where I put my screwdriver."
carry on You can watch television while I carry on with my work.
(I've) got it "Do you understand that?" "Yes, I've got it."
slow down He was slowing down as he reached the bend.
give a hand "Let me give you a hand with your suitcases."

in the way "Don't leave your car there. It's in the way."
tighten up This strap is too loose. Tighten it up."
just now "Have you seen John?" "Yes, he was in the garden just now."
keep on That dog keeps on barking all night.
fed up with "I'm fed up with this exercise."
go to sleep I usually read a little before I go to sleep.
tired of I'm tired of doing examinations.