khuyên khuyên bảo răn bảo 
advise like: rắn → →
gebraten ☊ 
của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 
煎 ☊ jiān deutlich ☊ rõ ràng ☊ 明显的 ☊ míng xiǎn de undeutlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不明显的 ☊ bù míng xiǎn de offensichtlich ☊ rõ ràng ☊ 明显的 ☊ míng xiǎn de unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不理解的 ☊ bù lǐ jiě de unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ 不可理解的 ☊ bù kě lǐ jiě de präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ 精确的 ☊ jīng què de klar ☊ rõ ràng ☊ 明白 ☊ míng bai unnachgiebig ☊ cứng rắn ☊ 不让步的 ☊ bú ràngbù de knirschen ☊ kêu kèn kẹt, nghiến răng ☊ 咬碎 ☊ yǎosuì unverkennbar ☊ khó nhầm lẫn, rõ ràng ☊ 显而易见的 ☊ xiǎn ér yì jiàn de der Pfannkuchen ☊ bánh bột mì rán với trứng và sữa tươi ☊ ☊ gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ die Zahnbürste ☊ bàn chải đánh răng ☊ ☊ dazu führen, dass ☊ dẫn tới, rằng... ☊ ☊ deutlich ☊ rõ ràng ☊ ☊ undeutlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ ☊ offensichtlich ☊ rõ ràng ☊ ☊ die Freizeit ☊ thời gian rảnh ☊ ☊ die Zahnpasta ☊ kem đánh răng ☊ ☊ unverständlich ☊ không rõ ràng ☊ ☊ präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ ☊ klar ☊ rõ ràng ☊ ☊ unnachgiebig ☊ cứng rắn ☊ ☊ knirschen ☊ kêu kèn kẹt, nghiến răng ☊ ☊ der Graben ☊ hố, rãnh ☊ ☊ das Zahnrad ☊ bánh răng ☊ ☊ die Schlange ☊ con rắn ☊ ☊ unverkennbar ☊ khó nhầm lẫn, rõ ràng ☊ ☊ die Karies ☊ bệnh sâu răng ☊ ☊ die Zahnlücke ☊ kẽ răng ☊ ☊ das Korallenriff ☊ mỏm san hô, rạn san hô ☊ ☊ Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119) Für das Hauptgericht: Kräuter, Lamm, Geflügel, Huhn, Rindfleisch, Steak, Gemüse, gebackene Bohnen. ☊ Cho món chính: rau thơm, thịt cừu, thịt gia cầm, thịt gà, thịt bò,beaf steak, rau xanh, đậu phộng rang. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 145) Tri denkt, dass Hô Chí Minh solch eine graue, schreckliche und langweilige Stadt ist. ☊ Tri cho rằng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thành phố khủng khiếp và buồn tẻ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 180) Ich habe Zahnschmerzen. ☊ Anh bị đau răng. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 191) Ich denke, dass mein Bruder mein Reiseführer sein wird. ☊ Anh nghĩ rằng, anh trai của anh sẽ là người hướng dẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 305) Deo, Duschgel, Kamm, Seife, Zahnbürste. ☊ Phấn khử mùi, xà tắm, lược, xà bông, bàn chải đáng răng. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 311) Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321) Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330) Tri möchte, dass die neuen Kunden das Sportzentrum sauber halten. ☊ Tri muốn rằng những khách hàng mới phải giữ trung tâm thế thao sạch sẽ. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 388) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Tri stellt sich offensichtlich nicht ganz so geschickt an. ☊ Trí bố trí rõ ràng là không khéo léo cho lắm. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 656) Ich befürchte, das gibt ein Chaos. ☊ Anh lo ngại rằng, có sự lộn xộn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 658) Im Bad sucht Tri nach der Zahnpasta. ☊ Trí tìm kem đánh răng trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 766) Nachdem er sich die Zähne geputzt hat, legt er sich ins Bett. ☊ Sau khi đánh răng, anh nằm lên giường. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 768) Dort war ich eine Woche lang und bin über die Grenze zum Meer gefahren. ☊ Anh đã ở đó một tuần và qua ranh giới đi về phía biển. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 794) 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) Vergiss nicht, deinen Freunden mitzuteilen, dass deine alte Nummer ungültig wird. ☊ Đừng quên thông báo với bạn bè của bạn, rằng số cũ sẽ vô hiệu. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 841) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Zum Glück ist er geschnappt worden. ☊ May mắn rằng anh ta đã bị bắt. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 899) Guten Tag. Ich möchte eine Anzeige aufgeben, in der ich meinen Wagen zum Verkauf anbiete. ☊ Xin chào. Tôi muốn đăng một mẩu tin quảng cáo rằng tôi muốn bán xe. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 985) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Ich bin auch der Meinung, dass du etwas ändern solltest. ☊ Em cũng đồng ý rằng anh nên đổi việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1167) Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu dürfen, dass ... ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui mừng được thông báo với anh / chị rằng.. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1351) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1355) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1385) Was machen Sie in Ihrer Freizeit? ☊ Anh / Chị làm gì khi rảnh rỗi? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1463) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) Ich halte die Berichterstattung zu diesem Thema für einseitig und voreingenommen. ☊ Tôi cho rằng bản báo cáo về đề tài này khá phiến diện và thiên lệch. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1640) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) Zusammenfassend kann man sagen, dass wir mit der Entwicklung der Verkaufszahlen zufrieden sein können. ☊ Cuối cùng có thể nói rằng chúng tôi rất hài lòng với sự phát triển của doanh số bán hàng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2114) Ich schlage vor, dass wir die Aufgaben neu verteilen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị rằng chúng ta nên phân chia lại nhiệm vụ. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2137) Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141) Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481) Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528) accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
afraid (that...): We were afraid (that) we were going to capsize the boat. ☊ afraid ☊
I'm afraid we can't come. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. ☊ aware ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
I was beginning to think you'd never come. ☊ begin ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb: I don't believe you! ☊ believe ☊
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
a mosquito/snake bite ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
Doctors think he will go blind. ☊ blind ☊
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). ☊ blow ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. ☊ brain ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. ☊ break ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
a toothbrush ☊ brush ☊
brush sth: to brush your hair/teeth/shoes ☊ brush ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
She said she'd call back. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I cannot believe the price of the tickets! ☊ cannot ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to). ☊ cheerfully ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat ☊ chew ☊
fried/roast chicken ☊ chicken ☊
She's the obvious choice for the job. ☊ choice ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
Have you cleaned your teeth? ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
a sheet of clear cellophane ☊ clear ☊
The photo wasn't very clear. ☊ clear ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
a clear thinker ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
This is a clear case of fraud. ☊ clear ☊
His height gives him a clear advantage. ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
How he got there was not clear. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
clear A (of B): I cleared my desk of papers. ☊ clear ☊
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. ☊ clear ☊
Please speak clearly after the tone. ☊ clearly ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
She explained everything very clearly. ☊ clearly ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
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 ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
She knew that she had to confront her fears. ☊ confront ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
I think we should wait until tempers have cooled. ☊ cool ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
tooth decay ☊ decay ☊
decaying leaves/teeth/food ☊ decay ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite. ☊ definite ☊
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. ☊ definite ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. ☊ delighted ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. ☊ distinguish ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
She told him she was filing for divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
I'd heard they're divorcing. ☊ divorce ☊
I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of sth). ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. ☊ dry ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
Tell them it's just not good enough. ☊ enough ☊
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ☊ ensure ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. ☊ expose ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The ditches had filled up with mud. ☊ fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth) ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
a flash of white teeth ☊ flash ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
The binoculars were not in focus (= were not showing things clearly). ☊ focus ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
It's frightening to think it could happen again. ☊ frightening ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
solid fuel (= wood, coal, etc.) ☊ fuel ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
first/second, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
low/high gear ☊ gear ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
I think I'm going to faint. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
made of solid/pure gold ☊ gold ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
a big/nice/tough guy ☊ guy ☊
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. ☊ hair ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
have sth + adj.: He's got a front tooth missing. ☊ have ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. ☊ horror ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
I think I'd better go now. ☊ I ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
I must admit I am impressed. ☊ impressed ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Speak clearly into the microphone. ☊ into ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
I'm afraid that's it—we've lost. ☊ that is it ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
She's a tough lady. ☊ lady ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
I'm afraid you're too late to apply for the job. ☊ be too late ☊
I told him I was worried but he laughed scornfully. ☊ laugh ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
The snake usually reaches a length of 100 cm. ☊ length ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
I'm afraid she let us down badly. ☊ let sb down ☊
The witness was clearly lying through his teeth. ☊ lie through your teeth ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
He has fine lines around his eyes. ☊ line ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
I think it's only three weeks long. ☊ long ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
a loose button/tooth ☊ loose ☊
to lose your hair/teeth (= as a result of getting old) ☊ lose ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
a clear (= large) majority ☊ majority ☊
She made her objections clear. ☊ make ☊
He made it clear that he objected. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
He has his career path clearly mapped out. ☊ map sth out ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
mean sth for sb/sth: The chair was clearly meant for a child. ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ mind ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
He agreed with obvious pleasure. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
She was the obvious choice for the job. ☊ obvious ☊
There's no obvious solution to the problem. ☊ obvious ☊
The ending was pretty obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. ☊ obviously ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
He was obviously drunk. ☊ obviously ☊
They're obviously not coming. ☊ obviously ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. ☊ off ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
I think I did OK in the exam. ☊ OK ☊
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. ☊ old ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
She was clearly in a lot of pain. ☊ pain ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
a perfect set of teeth ☊ perfect ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
Jim permitted himself a wry smile. ☊ permit ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
I thought I'd better clean the place up. ☊ place ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
The facts were plain to see. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
She has made her position very clear. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan. ☊ pour ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
We pretended (that) nothing had happened. ☊ pretend ☊
She pretended (that) she was his niece. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. ☊ pretty ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
The doctors think she will pull through. ☊ pull through, pull through sth ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
I can see it quite clearly. ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
I think I felt a drop of rain. ☊ rain ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
reform sb: She thought she could reform him. ☊ reform ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. ☊ regular ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth: Fog severely restricted visibility. ☊ restrict ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sth: He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth. ☊ reveal ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
He said he was ringing from London. ☊ ring ☊
She rang to say she'd be late. ☊ ring ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock. ☊ rock ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
Make it a round figure—say forty dollars. ☊ round ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
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 ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: Say you lose your job: what would you do then? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. ☊ scared ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. ☊ sensitive ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
a set of false teeth ☊ set ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
sexually explicit ☊ sexually ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
I said that I should be pleased to help. ☊ shall ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
They boarded a ship bound for India. ☊ ship ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
I said (that) I should be glad to help. ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. ☊ show ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
made of solid silver ☊ silver ☊
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. ☊ simply ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
The snake sheds its skin once a year. ☊ skin ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
a solid gold bracelet ☊ solid ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
The boat bumped against a solid object. ☊ solid ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
liquids and solids ☊ solid ☊
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). ☊ solid ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
If you say you're sorry we'll forgive you. ☊ sorry ☊
I'm sorry to have to tell you you've failed. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ spend ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! ☊ split ☊
He had a firm, square jaw. ☊ square ☊
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste ☊ squeeze ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
'Thank you,' she replied stiffly. ☊ stiffly ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I'm afraid we're temporarily out of stock. ☊ stock ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
Liverpool were clearly the superior team. ☊ superior ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj.: She had supposed him (to be) very rich. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I'm sure he's still alive. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
I suspect (that) she might be lying. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ 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 ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: He told everybody he saw the news. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
We got to the airport with time to spare. ☊ time ☊
She doesn't have much free/spare time. ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I've just had a tooth out at the dentist's. ☊ tooth ☊
to brush/clean your teeth ☊ tooth ☊
tooth decay ☊ tooth ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). ☊ value ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
The house is clearly visible from the beach. ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
I told you we should have done it my way! ☊ way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. ☊ weight ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
gear wheels ☊ wheel ☊
It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. ☊ whisper ☊
a set of perfect white teeth ☊ white ☊
We said we would keep them. ☊ will ☊
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. ☊ window ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write that...: She wrote that they were all fine. ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
I'm afraid I never wrote back. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ 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 ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. ☊ yes ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊