vào lúc ban đầu ban đ 
initially 
The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. ☊ 
Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia ☊ People like: ban đ → →
eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ 
当地的 ☊ dāngdì de das Sportgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng bán đồ thể thao ☊ ☊ die Auktion ☊ sự bán đấu giá ☊ ☊ der Hehler ☊ người buôn bán đồ trộm cắp ☊ ☊ das Möbelgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng bán đồ nội thất, cửa hàng đồ gỗ ☊ ☊ eingeboren ☊ bản xứ, bản địa, thổ dân ☊ ☊ Die Kellnerin kommt zu ihm herüber. ☊ Người bồi bàn đến chỗ anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 54) Kein Problem, ich werde einen Blick auf meine Karte werfen. ☊ Không sao, mình sẽ xem bản đồ. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 104) Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105) Okay, haben Sie eine Karte? ☊ OK, chị có bản đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 375) Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795) Ich würde das Netz wählen, in dem die meisten Freunde und Verwandten von dir telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ chọn mạng mà bạn và người thân của bạn điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 835) Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837) Vielen Dank für dein Schreiben. ☊ Xin cám ơn bức thư mà bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1327) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn câu hỏi của bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1328) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Các bạn đồng nghiệp thân mến ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1368) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Darf ich Ihnen meinen Lebensgefährten vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1446) Darf ich Ihnen meine Lebensgefährtin vorstellen? ☊ Xin phép được giới thiệu người bạn đời của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1447) Haben Sie einen Partner? ☊ Chị đã có bạn đời chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1524) Haben Sie eine Partnerin? ☊ Anh đã có bạn đời chưa? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1525) Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
Admit it! You were terrified! ☊ admit ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
Music filled the night air. ☊ air ☊
I was glad to hear you're alive and well. ☊ alive ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
answer (sb): Come on, answer me! Where were you? ☊ answer ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
A storm arose during the night. ☊ arise ☊
arrange to do sth: Have you arranged to meet him? ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
I haven't known him as long as you (= as you have known him). ☊ as ☊
It sounds as though you had a good time. ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
The guerrillas attack at night. ☊ attack ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
Put your toys away. ☊ away ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
basic to sth: Drums are basic to African music. ☊ basic ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)? ☊ bed ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
Fire broke out during the night. ☊ break out ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
Thanks. You've been brilliant (= very helpful). ☊ brilliant ☊
Hello Simon! What brings you here? ☊ bring ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. ☊ bury ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
capacity to do sth: your capacity to enjoy life ☊ capacity ☊
Who's taking care of the children while you're away? ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
chain sb/sth up: The dog was chained up for the night. ☊ chain ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? ☊ chat ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
How clever of you to work it out! ☊ clever ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
Thanks for coming (= to my house, party, etc.). ☊ come ☊
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. ☊ comfortably ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
These results conflict with earlier findings. ☊ conflict ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
The book sold 20 000 copies within two weeks. ☊ copy ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
I agree with you to a certain degree. ☊ degree ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. ☊ describe ☊
It's your turn to cook dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights. ☊ down ☊
dream of/about sb/sth: I dreamt about you last night. ☊ dream ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
It's enough to drive you to drink (= to make you start drinking too much alcohol). ☊ drive ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
He was taken to the hospital during the night. ☊ during ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. ☊ early ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
the electronic edition of 'The Guardian' ☊ edition ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
When did you get engaged? ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
Your answer is exactly right. ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
The temperature fell sharply in the night. ☊ fall ☊
to rise/shoot to fame overnight ☊ fame ☊
far into sth: We worked far into the night. ☊ far ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. ☊ fear ☊
feed sb/sth/yourself: Have you fed the cat yet? ☊ feed ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
I'd like to return to the final point you made. ☊ final ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ for ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
You'll like her once you get to know her. ☊ get ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
give sb sth: You've given me your cold. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. ☊ give ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
Has your headache gone yet? ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
The heating goes off at night. ☊ go off ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
good (of sb) (to do sth): It was very good of you to come. ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
hang sth (out): Have you hung out the washing? ☊ hang ☊
How many driving lessons have you had so far? ☊ have ☊
Had they left before you got there? ☊ have ☊
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
I hear you've been away this weekend. ☊ hear ☊
What the hell do you think you are doing? ☊ hell ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
Hi, there! How're you doing? ☊ hi ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
What time did you get home last night? ☊ home ☊
How often do you go swimming? ☊ how ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sth: There's nobody there. You're imagining things. ☊ imagine ☊
an initial/a lasting impression ☊ impression ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. ☊ influence ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign ☊ initial ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
She's going out with Dan? You're joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
When you arrived he had only just left. ☊ just ☊
kind (of sb) (to do sth): It was really kind of you to help me. ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
I'm afraid you're too late to apply for the job. ☊ be too late ☊
What made you go into law? ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
Manchester lost their early two-goal lead. ☊ lead ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
Let go! You're hurting me! ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
look for sb/sth: Where have you been? We've been looking for you. ☊ look ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. ☊ put sb/sth on the map ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
A male bird sings to attract a mate. ☊ mate ☊
All right, mate? ☊ mate ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again? ☊ mean ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
Mind where you're treading! ☊ mind ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). ☊ mouth ☊
It's your turn to move. ☊ move ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
The compass needle was pointing north. ☊ needle ☊
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? ☊ observe ☊
It was kind of you to offer. ☊ of ☊
Off you go! ☊ off ☊
offer (of sth): Thank you for your kind offer of help. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
open sth: Open the map on the table. ☊ open ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
I think you should go back to your original plan. ☊ original ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
an original idea ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
an original thinker ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
The school was originally very small. ☊ originally ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
it pays sb to do sth: It would probably pay you to hire an accountant. ☊ pay ☊
I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. ☊ perhaps ☊
the initial/final phase of the project ☊ phase ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
play sb at sth: Have you played her at squash yet? ☊ play ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
OK, you've made your point! ☊ point ☊
'I have stacks of homework to do.' 'Oh, you poor thing.' ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
post sth (off) (to sb): Have you posted off your order yet? ☊ post ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You're probably right. ☊ probably ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
propose to do sth: What do you propose to do now? ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: How do you propose getting home? ☊ propose ☊
'I know you're lying.' 'Prove it!' ☊ prove ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself to be/have sth: You've just proved yourself to be a liar. ☊ prove ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
We can put you up for the night. ☊ put sb up ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
I'm trying to read the map. ☊ read ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
The map reference is Y4. ☊ reference ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
remember to do sth: Remember to call me when you arrive! ☊ remember ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
You've got your rivals running scared. ☊ run ☊
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). ☊ run ☊
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. ☊ sad ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
The Church sold off the land for housing. ☊ sell sth off ☊
send sb sth: Have you sent your mother a postcard yet? ☊ send ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Are you being served? ☊ serve ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
I rely on you to set a good example. ☊ set ☊
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. ☊ several ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
It was very sharp of you to see that! ☊ sharp ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
Keep your eyes shut. ☊ shut ☊
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. ☊ sick ☊
I was sick three times in the night. ☊ be sick ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
But I gave you a map so you wouldn't get lost! ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
I'm sorry to have to tell you you've failed. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
How do you spell your surname? ☊ spell ☊
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. ☊ spell ☊
spend sth on sth: How long did you spend on your homework? ☊ spend ☊
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! ☊ split ☊
Sue spread the map out on the floor. ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
It was stupid of you to get involved. ☊ stupid ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
suggest sb/sth for sth: Who would you suggest for the job? ☊ suggest ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
He started having night sweats. ☊ sweat ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
take sb: It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car. ☊ take ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sb/sth): Who were you talking to just now? ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
Are you sure you're telling the truth? ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, where, etc...: This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left. ☊ tell ☊
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. ☊ terrible ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
Thanks a lot for all you've done. ☊ thanks a lot ☊
thank you (for sth): Thank you for your letter. ☊ thank you ☊
OK, there you go. ☊ there you are ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
Shall I help you pack your things? ☊ thing ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? ☊ think ☊
Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
Up you come! (= said when lifting a child) ☊ up ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
Cats have good night vision. ☊ vision ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
How do you measure the volume of a gas? ☊ volume ☊
vote (for/against sb/sth): Did you vote for or against her? ☊ vote ☊
You'll just have to wait your turn (= wait until your turn comes). ☊ wait ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
Those grease stains won't wash off. ☊ wash off ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
a weather map/chart ☊ weather ☊
welcome sb to sth: It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. ☊ welcome ☊
'Thanks for your help.' 'You're welcome.' ☊ you're welcome ☊
Welcome home! ☊ welcome ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. ☊ whom ☊
Why were you late? ☊ why ☊
Tell me why you did it. ☊ why ☊
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' ☊ why ☊
I know you did it—I just want to know why. ☊ why ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
It was very wise to leave when you did. ☊ wise ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
I was just beginning to wonder where you were. ☊ wonder ☊
to keep your word (= do what you promised) ☊ word ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
When do you leave for work? ☊ work ☊
If you went to see him, he would be delighted. ☊ would ☊
I'd rather you came with us. ☊ would ☊
write sb: Write me while you're away. ☊ write ☊
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
You said you knew the way. ☊ you ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊