that 
那 ☊ → ☊ → ☊ → 
that 
เข้าใจว่า ☊ khaoF jaiM waaF 
que ☊ 
điều đó 
She is that bee. ☊ 
Cô ấy là con ong đó. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners That is me. ☊ Kia là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners He sells that dog. ☊ Anh ấy bán con chó đó. ☊ Verbs 1 That girl does not want to sing. ☊ ☊ Verbs 1 That is a patient man. ☊ Đó là một người đàn ông kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not know that they are famous people. ☊ Tôi không biết họ là người nổi tiếng. ☊ Adjectives 1 That is a egoistic cat. ☊ Đó là một con mèo ích kỷ. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not like that selfish man. ☊ Tôi không thích người đàn ông ích kỷ đó. ☊ Adjectives 1 Please give me that book. ☊ Làm ơn đưa tôi quyển sách đó. ☊ Verbs 2 Do not sell that book! ☊ Đừng bán quyển sách đó! ☊ Common Phrases 2 I take the fish from that fisherman. ☊ Tôi lấy cá từ ngư dân đó. ☊ Jobs 1 I realise (that) I do not love him. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi không yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 2.5 I realize that i love her so much. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi yêu cô ấy rất nhiều. ☊ Verbs 2.5 That child always wears a hat. ☊ Đứa trẻ đó luôn đội một cái mũ. ☊ Frequency I will buy that brush. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua chiếc bàn chải đó. ☊ Objects 2 She is like that. ☊ Cô ấy là như vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2 like that ☊ như vậy ☊ Conjunctions 2 Finally that man will publish the book. ☊ Cuối cùng, người đàn ông đó sẽ xuất bản quyển sách. ☊ Adverbs Who can that be? ☊ Đó có thể là ai? ☊ Modal Verbs That is the first castle that I see. ☊ Đó là cái lâu đài đầu tiên tôi thấy. ☊ Places That man buys Turkish coffee. ☊ Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 When will they publish that book in Greece? ☊ Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? ☊ Countries 2 I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3 Her father assumes that she loves him. ☊ Bố cô ấy cho rằng cô ấy yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 3 The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3 He smiles and tells me that he loves me. ☊ Anh ấy cười và nói với tôi rằng anh ấy yêu tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 3 that ☊ rằng ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to that apple, this appleis more delicious. ☊ So voi qua tao do, qua tao nay ngon hon. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Everone hopes that she will win. ☊ Mọi người hy vọng cô ấy sẽ thắng. ☊ Determiners My dad always supports me. That makes us happy. ☊ Bố của tôi luôn ủng hộ tôi. Việc đó làm chúng tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses that ☊ Việc đó ☊ Relative Clauses She smiles at me and that makes me happy. ☊ Cô ấy cười với tôi và điều đó làm tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses that ☊ điều đó ☊ Relative Clauses That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People Do not marry that girl! ☊ Đừng cưới cô gái đó! ☊ People That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai mươi chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is a correct choice. ☊ Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That opportunity only comes once. ☊ Cơ hội đó chỉ đến một lần. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 He cannot prove that is his wallet. ☊ Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 I do not represent that restaurant. ☊ Tôi không đại diện cho nhà hàng đó. ☊ Verbs 4 That mosquito is mine, not theirs. ☊ Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. ☊ Animals 2 That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication This forum connects with that forum via Internet. ☊ Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. ☊ Communication There are many flowers and trees on that hill. ☊ Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. ☊ Nature That wallet is unique. ☊ Chiếc ví đó là duy nhất. ☊ Adjectives 2 This table is lower than that table. ☊ Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. ☊ Adjectives 2 That girl has a mustache. ☊ Cô gái đó có ria mép. ☊ Miscellaneous That man lodges with us. ☊ Người đàn ông đó ở trọ với chúng tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous I work at that court. ☊ Tôi làm việc tại toà án đó. ☊ Politics They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro ☊ Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics I do not think that social network is a threat. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. ☊ Politics The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. ☊ Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. ☊ Politics Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics Where do you buy that ball? ☊ Bạn mua quả bóng đó ở đâu? ☊ Sports I will win that competition ☊ Tôi sẽ thắng cuộc thi đó. ☊ Arts That exit does not exist. ☊ Lối thoát đó không tồn tại. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What symbol is that? ☊ Đó là ký hiệu gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is the new symbol of Vietnam. ☊ Đó là biểu tượng mới của Việt Nam. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Do you know that doctor? ☊ Bạn có biết vị bác sĩ đó không? ☊ Classifiers 2 That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2 Is that film interesting? ☊ Bộ phim đó hay không? ☊ Classifiers 2 That dess is made by flowers. ☊ Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. ☊ Classifiers 2 That book was written by many authors. ☊ Cuốn sách đó đã được viết bởi nhiều tác giả. ☊ Jobs 2 The literary career of that author has a big influence. ☊ Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. ☊ Jobs 2 That machine has many complicated details. ☊ Cái máy đó có nhiều chi tiết phức tạp. ☊ Science Where do you take that sample? ☊ Bạn lấy mẫu vật đó ở đâu? ☊ Science Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. ☊ Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. ☊ Economics That is a Russian satellite. ☊ Đó là một vệ tinh của Nga. ☊ Astronomy I declare that today is Sunday. ☊ Tôi tuyên bố hôm nay là chủ nhật. ☊ Verbs 5 That man is being investigated. ☊ Người đàn ông đó đang bị điều tra. ☊ Verbs 5 I can predict that you cannot predict the future. ☊ Tôi có thể dự đoán bạn không thể dự đoán tương lai. ☊ Verbs 5 Your company loses that contract. ☊ Công ty của bạn mất hợp đồng đó. ☊ Verbs 5 That girl wears Ao dai and conical hat. ☊ Cô gái đó mặc áo dài và đội nón lá. ☊ History They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History That is a sad story. ☊ Đó là một câu chuyện buồn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military That secret military operation is very secret ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. ☊ Military That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military That decision haunted the nurse to death. ☊ Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. ☊ Paranormality We were very afraid when he told us about his curse, although we knew that ☊ Chúng tôi đã rất sợ khi anh ấy nói chochúng tôi về lời nguyền của anh ấymặc dù chúng tôi đã biết đó ☊ Paranormality A fortune teller said that I would cry tonight and smile tomorrow morning. ☊ Thầy bói đã nói là tôi sẽ khóc tối nay và cười vào sáng ngày mai. ☊ Paranormality There are many paranormal stories about that key. ☊ Có nhiều câu chuyện huyền bí về chiếc chìa khoá đó. ☊ Paranormality This house is everything that I have. ☊ Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. ☊ Classifier 3.1 I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words This cat is always rude to that dog. ☊ Con mèo này luôn cộc cằn với con chó đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions That woman has a chance to go to the United States. ☊ Người phụ nữ đó có cửa đi Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions I suggest that we meet on the weekend. Tôi đề nghị, chúng ta gặp nhau vào cuối tuần. * 026 I like that bird. Tôi thích con chim kia. * 028 I like that tree. Tôi thích cây kia. * 028 I like that park. Tôi thích công viên này. * 028 I like that garden. Tôi thích vườn hoa kia. * 028 I find that pretty. Tôi thấy cái đó đẹp. * 028 I find that interesting. Tôi thấy cái này hay. * 028 I find that gorgeous. Tôi thấy cái này tuyệt đẹp. * 028 I find that ugly. Tôi thấy cái đó xấu. * 028 I find that boring. Tôi thấy cái đó chán. * 028 I find that terrible. Tôi thấy cái này khủng khiếp. * 028 I’d like something that won’t take much time. Tôi muốn món gì mà không cần lâu. * 032 Would you like that with rice? Bạn có muốn món đó với cơm không? * 032 Would you like that with pasta? Bạn có muốn món đó với mì không? * 032 Would you like that with potatoes? Bạn có muốn món đó với khoai tây không? * 032 Is that the train to Berlin? Đây là tàu hỏa đến Berlin phải không? * 036 Is that your suitcase? Đây là va li của bạn phải không? * 037 Is that your bag? Đây là túi của bạn phải không? * 037 Is that your luggage? Đây là hành lý của bạn phải không? * 037 I know that – I knew that. Tôi biết cái này – tôi đã biết cái này. * 086 I write that – I wrote that. Tôi viết cái này – tôi đã viết cái này. * 086 I hear that – I heard that. Tôi nghe cái này – tôi đã nghe cái này. * 086 I’ll bring that – I brought that. Tôi mang cái này – tôi đã mang cái này. * 086 I’ll buy that – I bought that. Tôi mua cái này – tôi đã mua cái này. * 086 I expect that – I expected that. Tôi mong chờ cái này – tôi đã mong chờ cái này. * 086 I’ll explain that – I explained that. Tôi giải thích điều này – tôi đã giải thích điều này. * 086 I know that – I knew that. Tôi biết cái này – tôi đã biết cái này. * 086 I hope that it gets better. Tôi hy vọng rằng sẽ tốt hơn. * 093 I know that he’ll come. Tôi biết rằng anh ấy tới. * 093 I believe that he’ll call. Tôi tin rằng anh ấy gọi điện thoại. * 093 Do you know that for sure? Bạn biết chắc không? * 093 I think that it is old. Tôi đoán rằng nó cũ rồi. * 093 It is very possible that he has a girlfriend. Rất có thể rằng ông ấy có bạn gái. * 093 I’m angry that you snore. Tôi bực mình vì bạn ngáy. * 094 I’m angry that you drink so much beer. Tôi bực mình vì bạn uống nhiều bia quá. * 094 I’m angry that you come so late. Tôi bực mình vì bạn đến muộn. * 094 We hope that he marries our daughter. Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng anh ấy kết hôn với con gái của chúng tôi. * 094 We hope that he has a lot of money. Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng anh ấy có nhiều tiền. * 094 We hope that he is a millionaire. Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng anh ấy là triệu phú. * 094 I heard that your wife had an accident. Tôi đã nghe nói rằng vợ của bạn đã gặp tai nạn. * 094 I heard that she is in the hospital. Tôi đã nghe nói rằng chị ấy nằm ở bệnh viện. * 094 I heard that your car is completely wrecked. Tôi nghe nói rằng xe hơi của bạn bị hỏng hoàn toàn. * 094 I’m happy that you came. Tôi rất vui, vì bạn đã đến. * 094 I’m happy that you are interested. Tôi rất vui, vì bạn quan tâm. * 094 I’m happy that you want to buy the house. Tôi rất vui, vì bạn muốn mua căn nhà. * 094 like: that → →
One earns a lot of extra money in that position ☊ Làm chỗ ấy bở lắm ☊ (Please) note that ~ ☊ Lưu ý là ☊ what price that thing? ☊ báu gì cái của ấy? ☊ that much, that many, this much, this many ☊ bây nhiêu ☊ all is well that ends well ☊ bảy mươi chưa què chớ khoe là lành ☊ then, at that time ☊ bất giờ ☊ (1) tender, immature, green, (2) that, that extent ☊ bấy ☊ at that time, on that occasion, then ☊ bấy giờ ☊ so much, that much, that many ☊ bấy nhiêu ☊ those guys, that group of people ☊ bọn chúng nó ☊ because, therefore, that’s why, for that reason ☊ bởi lẽ ☊ therefore, that’s why, for that reason ☊ bởi lẽ đó ☊ therefore, that’s why, for that reason ☊ bởi lẽ ấy ☊ until that time, until then ☊ cho đến chừng đó ☊ until when, until that time ☊ cho đến khi ☊ until then, until that time ☊ cho đến lúc bấy giờ ☊ until that moment ☊ cho đến lúc đó ☊ there is no sign as yet that ~ ☊ chưa có triệu chứng gì là ☊ only, just, that is all there is to it ☊ chẳng qua ☊ there is only that much money ☊ chỉ có bây nhiêu tiền thôi ☊ then that is all there is to it, then there is nothing more to add ☊ chớ kể ☊ (used at the end of a sentence to denote that something has long started) ☊ con gì ☊ (used at the end of a sentence to denote that something has long started) ☊ con gì nữa ☊ (1) since then, from there (2) that way, that method ☊
cách đó ☊ this thing, that thing ☊ cái này, cái nọ ☊ that (thing), that one ☊ cái đó ☊ is that all, is there anything else? ☊ còn chi nữa ☊ is that all, is there anything else? ☊ còn gì nữa ☊ what does that have to do with me? ☊ có dính dáng gì tới tôi ☊ how would that be different than, that would be the same thing as ☊ có khác chi là ☊ right?, is that correct? ☊ có đúng không ☊ at the same time, at that very moment ☊ cùng lúc ấy ☊ to also think that way, agree ☊ cũng nghĩ vậy ☊ it should also be noted that ~ ☊ cũng nên lưu ý là ☊ left-over rice that has been warmed up ☊ cơm ghế ☊ it must also be said that ~ ☊ cần nói thêm rằng ☊ to continue in that way ☊ cứ như thế ☊ then, that time, those times ☊ dạo đó ☊ the family was not happy with that place ☊ gia đình không bằng lòng về hế hoạch đó ☊ in that situation, state of affairs ☊ giữa bối cánh đó ☊ (tag question) is that so? ☊ hả ☊ then, at that time ☊ hồi đó ☊ at that time ☊ hồi ấy ☊ when that happens, when that occurs, then ☊ khi đó ☊ that time, that moment ☊ khi ấy ☊ not possible with the technology at that time ☊ không thể làm nổi đối với kỹ thuật thời bấy giờ ☊ beer that has ice in it ☊ la ve có bỏ nước đá ☊ to make everyone believe (something that isn’t true) ☊ làm cho mọi người lầm tưởng ☊ to do that, act that way ☊ làm như thế ☊ to do that, do that way ☊ làm thế ☊ at that time ☊ lúc bấy giờ ☊ when the time came that sth was needed ☊ lúc hữu sự cần đến ☊ at this moment, at this time, at that time, then ☊ lúc này ☊ at that moment, at that time, then ☊ lúc đó ☊ at that time, then ☊ lúc ấy ☊ (1) exempt (from taxes, e.g.); to forgive, excuse (2) on condition, provided that
(3) reluctant ☊
miễn ☊ never before that moment, until now ☊ mãi cho đến lúc đó ☊ not until that moment ☊ mãi đến lúc đó ☊ until that moment, not before that moment ☊ mãi đến lúc ấy ☊ a mother that takes a loving care of her baby ☊ mẹ nâng niu con ☊ a stick that long ☊ một cái gậy bây dai ☊ some people believe (or say) that ~ ☊ một số người cho là ☊ something that needs to be done right away ☊ một việc cần làm ngay ☊ at that very moment ☊ nay lúc ấy ☊ right now, right at that moment ☊ ngay lúc này ☊ at that very moment ☊ ngay lúc ấy ☊ to think that way ☊ nghĩ thế ☊ to think that way, think thus ☊ nghĩ vậy ☊ that is (to say), that means ☊ nghĩa là ☊ there, in that place ☊ ngoài ấy ☊ for that reason, therefore, because of the fact that, as ☊ nhân vì ☊ like ships that pass in the night ☊ như khách qua đò ☊ it seems he does not know anything about that matter at all ☊ như tuồng anh ta không biết gì về việc ấy cả ☊ that much, that many ☊ nhường ấy ☊ to claim something that is not one’s own ☊ nhận vơ ☊ this and that, this, that and the other ☊ này nọ ☊ for that reason, therefore, hence ☊ nên chi ☊ to put it that way, say it like that ☊ nói như vậy thì ☊ to speak that way, talk like that ☊ nói thế ☊ to say that, talk that way ☊ nói vậy ☊ if so, if that is the case ☊ nếu thế ☊ in that case, if that’s the way it is ☊ nếu vậy ☊ if that’s the case, in that case ☊ nếu vậy thì ☊ won’t be like that anymore ☊ sẽ không như thế nữa ☊ to kill the goose that laid the golden eggs ☊ tham bát bỏ mâm ☊ in that way ☊ theo cách đó ☊ (1) time (2) then, as for, however, in that case, certainly, for sure ☊
thì ☊ then it has to be that way ☊ thì phải vậy ☊ really, is that so? ☊ thật sao ☊ really?, is that so?, do you mean that? ☊ thật à ☊ in that case, then ☊ thế thì ☊ is that so?, really? ☊ thế à ☊ of that that, that time, period ☊ thời vấy giờ ☊ that, those time(s), at that time ☊ thời đó ☊ at that time, (back) then ☊ thời ấy ☊ a voice that cannot be silenced ☊ tiếng không át được ☊ free money (money that is not one’s own) ☊ tiền chùa ☊ at that time; at the same time, meanwhile ☊ trong khi đó ☊ at that time ☊ trong thời điểm đó ☊ kind of fish with head similar to that of a snake ☊ tràu ☊ a period of mourning that comes unexpectedly while ☊ trùng tang ☊ a python that twist itself round its prey ☊ trăn núc mồi ☊ to pay that price ☊ trả cái giá đó ☊ the time when a child was born till the end of that year ☊ tuổi mụ ☊ hair that touches one’s shoulders (of young girl) ☊ tóc thề ☊ something that passes the common standard ☊ tót vời ☊ to imagine that something is easy to do ☊ tưởng bở ☊ there, in that place ☊ tại nơi đó ☊ there, in that place ☊ tại đó ☊ to go there; up to that point ☊ tới đó ☊ they (derrogatory), that group ☊ tụi nó ☊ therefore, that is ☊ tức là ☊ after which, after that, from which; from that time, since then ☊ từ đó ☊ from that time on, from then on ☊ từ đó về sau ☊ necessity, something that has to be done ☊ việc phải làm ☊ that business, that thing, that affair ☊ việc ấy ☊ at that time, moment ☊ vào lúc đó ☊ to that day ☊ vào ngày ấy ☊ at that time ☊ vào thời kỳ đó ☊ at that time, in those times, in those days ☊ vào thời đó ☊ for that reason ☊ vì lý do đó ☊ for that reason ☊ vì lẽ đó ☊ life principle that brings unhappiness ☊ vía van ☊ that issue, that matter ☊ vấn đề đó ☊ is that so? ☊ vậy hả ☊ in that case, then ☊ vậy là ☊ is that so? ☊ vậy sao? ☊ I see, really?, is that so? ☊ vậy à ☊ just at that moment ☊ vừa lúc ấy ☊ to request anonymity, that one’s name not be used ☊ xin dấu tên ☊ to bite the hand that feeds one ☊ ăn cháo đá bát ☊ one thing that especially must be said is ☊ điều biệt đáng nói là ☊ something that should be, something that deserves to be ☊ điều đáng ☊ here is, this is, that is ☊ đây là ☊ tonight, that night ☊ đêm nay ☊ boat that goes along the river ☊ đò dọc ☊ there is, that is; is that ☊ đó là ☊ more precisely, more accurately, more correctly, that is (to say) ☊ đúng hơn ☊ at the right time, at that very moment ☊ đúng lúc ☊ at the precise moment that (something happened) ☊ đúng vào lúc mà ☊ at that time ☊ đương thời ☊ is that okay?, is that possible?, alright? ☊ được không ☊ there, at that place; that ☊ đấy ☊ up to that point, until then ☊ đến lúc đó ☊ until that moment, until then ☊ đến lúc ấy ☊ to that extent, so much, to such a degree ☊ đến như vậy ☊ to that extent ☊ đến thế ☊ at that time, at the same time as, when ☊ đồng thời khi đó ☊ (1) really?, is that so? (2) on, at, by, in ☊
ư ☊ (1) image, picture, photograph (2) he, him, that (young) man [=anh ấy] ☊
ảnh ☊ there, in that place ☊ ở chỗ đó ☊ there, at that place ☊ ở đấy ☊ Oh, still that smell, huh! ☊ Ủa, còn nhỏ vậy à ☊ 76
Who's that man? ☊ Người đàn ông kia là ai thế? ☊ 90
That's my seat. ☊ Đấy là chỗ của tôi. ☊ 108
Who's that woman? ☊ Người phụ nữ kia là ai thế? ☊ 130
That's my father. ☊ Đó là bố tôi. ☊ 372
That's a very beautiful picture. I like it a lot. ☊ Bức tranh kia rất đẹp. Tôi rất thích nó. ☊ 440
Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊ 668
I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊ 777
I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊ 784
Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 933
Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊ 1005
After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊ I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'>
It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊ He might forget to call.'> 1364 He might forget to call.'>
It's possible that Hakim will forget to call. > He might forget to call. He might forget to call.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Hakim sẽ quên không gọi. Anh ấy có thể sẽ quên không gọi. ☊ It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'>
It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊ I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'>
It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay. ☊ She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'>
It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊ I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'>
It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1681
What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊ 1724
Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊ 1726
Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊ 1732
I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊ 1815
I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết. ☊ 1818
Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊ 1828
Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. ☊ Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác. ☊ 1832
That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊ 1845
I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊ 1868
Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊ 1870
A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1872
The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊ 1874
Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. ☊ Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay. ☊ 1900
Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. ☊ Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. ☊ 1901
She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1971
Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. ☊ Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm. ☊ 2007
anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊ I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'>
I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊ 2023
We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊ 2141
I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. ☊ Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn. ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ 2143
She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊ 2147
We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊ 2148
Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2150
I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. ☊ Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được. ☊ 2158
I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊ 2167
That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊ 2179
I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin Boris mất việc. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'>
That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊ 2296
It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊ 2334
A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 2336
A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊ 2367
That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. ☊ Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi. ☊ 2370
It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. ☊ Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 2372
I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. ☊ Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi. ☊ 2385
That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2474
I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊ 2475
The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊ 2476
Everything that happened was my fault. ☊ Mọi chuyện xảy ra là lỗi tại tôi. ☊ 2479
The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2482
We live in a world that is changing all the time. ☊ Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ 2486
cheese that was in the refrigerator? ☊ Trước có miếng fromage trong tủ lạnh. Giờ nó đâu rồi? Miếng fromage trước ở trong tủ lạnh giờ đâu rồi? ☊ The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'>
The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. ☊ 2491
Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 2494
Everything that they said was true. > Everything they said was true. ☊ Mọi thứ mà họ nói đều đúng. > Mọi thứ họ nói đều đúng. ☊ 2496
Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊ 2501
You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2503
What's the name of that hotel you told me about? ☊ Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì? ☊ 2506
Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2525
Wilma works for a company that makes furniture. ☊ Wilma làm việc trong một công ti làm đồ nội thất. ☊ 2533
Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. ☊ May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc. ☊ 2534
This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊ 2586
The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. ☊ Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm. ☊ 2654
I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'>
I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊ That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'>
That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊ 2745
IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊ You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'>
You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2786
His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊ 2800
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó. ☊ 2815
Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2840
But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊ 2846
He's so sel sh that he doesn't care about anybody else. ☊ Anh ấy ích kỉ đến mức anh ấy chẳng quan tâm đến ai khác. ☊ 2857
That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊ 2891
His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊ 2896
It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. ☊ Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2918
If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊ 2926
It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊ 2946
One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊ 2990
In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊ accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
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 ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
Is that your home address? ☊ address ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
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 ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should 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 that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
That's against the law. ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
When he said that, I had to agree. ☊ agree ☊
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. ☊ 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 ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
She was unemployed for all that time. ☊ all ☊
It was all that I had. ☊ all ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
That's amazing, isn't 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 ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ☊ ankle ☊
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 ☊
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. ☊ annoyed ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
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 ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ 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 ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
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 ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
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 ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) ☊ April ☊
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 ☊
an old tree that was at least ten feet around ☊ around ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for doing sth: You could get arrested for doing that. ☊ arrest ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
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 ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ 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 ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. ☊ aware ☊
That's an awful colour. ☊ awful ☊
'They didn't even offer to pay.' 'Oh that's awful.' ☊ awful ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
That name sounds awfully familiar. ☊ awfully ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
That was a few years back. ☊ back ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
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 ☊
That's not a bad idea. ☊ bad ☊
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. ☊ not bad ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
The car was a bargain at that price. ☊ bargain ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
Yes, that's basically correct. ☊ basically ☊
And that's it, basically. ☊ basically ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
'Who is that?' 'It's my brother.' ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
How can you bear to eat that stuff? ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ 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 ☊
I find that hard to believe. ☊ 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 ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
You took that bend very fast! ☊ bend ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
That's the best movie I've ever seen! ☊ best ☊
Is that your best suit? ☊ best ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
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 ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
You'd better not do that again. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
to draw blood (= to wound a person so that they lose blood) ☊ blood ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
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 ☊
bad breath (= that smells bad) ☊ breath ☊
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 ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke ☊ burn ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
burst sth: Don't burst that balloon! ☊ burst ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
But that's not possible! ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
buy (sth): Where did you buy that dress? ☊ buy ☊
Who's that book by? ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
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 ☊
What do they call that new fabric? ☊ call ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
The car might break down but that's a chance we'll have to take. ☊ chance ☊
It was pure chance that we were both there. ☊ chance ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
That's 40p change. ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
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 ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
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 ☊
That match was a classic. ☊ classic ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ 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 ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. ☊ clear ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
Where's that smell coming from? ☊ come from sth ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
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 ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
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 ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
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 sth (from sth): What do you conclude from that? ☊ conclude ☊
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 will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) ☊ connect ☊
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 ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
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 ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' ☊ correct ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
Are you crazy? We could get killed doing that. ☊ crazy ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
That night she cried herself to sleep. ☊ cry ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
That's my dad over there. ☊ dad ☊
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. ☊ dance ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
They lost everything that was dear to them. ☊ dear ☊
He's drinking himself to death (= so that it will kill him). ☊ death ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ 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 ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. ☊ delighted ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ 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 ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
That plant's died. ☊ die ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
That new restaurant was a big disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
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 ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ 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 ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
You'd better see a doctor about that cough. ☊ doctor ☊
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 ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
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 ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
drive sth: He drives a taxi (= that is his job). ☊ drive ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
a word that has dropped out of the language ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
vegetables that are easy to grow ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
an electric plug/socket/switch (= that carries electricity) ☊ electric ☊
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. ☊ embarrassment ☊
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 ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table. ☊ end ☊
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. ☊ end up ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
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 ☊
That's an entirely different matter. ☊ entirely ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
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 ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
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 ☊
I'll never ever do that again! ☊ ever ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
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 ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ 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 ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
How far have you got with that report? ☊ far ☊
That's a far better idea. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. ☊ fifth ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
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) ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
+ adv./prep.: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean. ☊ flow ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
That's too much responsibility for a child. ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
That ring must be worth a fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. ☊ frightened ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. ☊ funny ☊
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? ☊ funny ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
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 ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
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 ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
I'm so glad (that) you're safe! ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. ☊ go ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
Yes, that's a good point. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ 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 (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' ☊ great ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
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)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. ☊ guess ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
That must be her now. ☊ her ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
I can't sing that high. ☊ high ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
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 ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ 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 ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. ☊ how ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. ☊ hurry ☊
Ouch! That hurt! ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
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 earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
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 is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
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 ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
It's in that drawer. ☊ in ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
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 (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
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 ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
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 ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Look! It's going up that tree. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
It's Spain that they're going to, not Portugal. ☊ it ☊
It was three weeks later that he heard the news. ☊ it ☊
I'm afraid that's it—we've lost. ☊ that is it ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
jump sth: Can you jump that gate? ☊ jump ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
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 ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
'Do have another.' 'That's very kind of you (= thank you).' ☊ kind ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ 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 ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ 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 ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
Late that evening, there was a knock at the door. ☊ late ☊
His father died later that year. ☊ later ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
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 ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
Has he returned that book you lent him? ☊ lend ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
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 ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
Don't look at me like that. ☊ like ☊
like it when...: I like it when you do that. ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
Everything has become just that little bit harder. ☊ little ☊
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) ☊ local ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
That book looks interesting. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! ☊ look ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
Check that the plug has not come loose. ☊ loose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
I'm still looking for that lost file. ☊ lost ☊
That music's too loud—please turn it down. ☊ loud ☊
She looked particularly lovely that night. ☊ lovely ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
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 ☊
You made that up! ☊ make sth up ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
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 ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
That's mine. ☊ mine ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman. ☊ miss ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? ☊ more ☊
I must ask you not to do that again. ☊ must ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
You must be hungry after all that walking. ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
That's great news. ☊ news ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
What's that noise? ☊ noise ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ nor ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
He sat taking notes of everything that was said. ☊ note ☊
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 ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ 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 ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
That's all for now. ☊ now ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
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 ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours ☊ occupy ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
There's something odd about that man. ☊ odd ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. ☊ odd ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? ☊ of ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
He was not aware that he had committed an offence. ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
At that price, you could have bought an original! ☊ original ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
Try not to knock that vase over. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
Pass that book over. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. ☊ pass ☊
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. ☊ pass ☊
There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me. ☊ pass ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
Did he ever pay you back that $100 he owes you? ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
That will be 45 pence, please. ☊ penny ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
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 ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
What sort of person would do a thing like that? ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
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 ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
Where did you pick up that idea? ☊ pick sth up ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
Oh, that's a pity. ☊ pity ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
play sth to sb: Play that new piece to us. ☊ play ☊
play sb sth: Play us that new piece. ☊ play ☊
music that is pleasant to the ear ☊ pleasant ☊
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 ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
Can you explain that point again? ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ 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 ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
Could you possibly open that window? ☊ possibly ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
That performance was pretty impressive. ☊ pretty ☊
You look so pretty in that dress! ☊ pretty ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
protect (against/from sth): a paint that helps protect against rust ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
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 ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. ☊ pull out (of sth) ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities ☊ quantity ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
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'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ 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 ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ 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 ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ 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 ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
record (sth): Did you remember to record that programme for me? ☊ record ☊
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 ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
She always referred to Ben as 'that nice man'. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
What exactly did you mean by that last remark? ☊ remark ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
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 ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
That smell reminds me of France. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
I'm sorry—could you repeat that? ☊ repeat ☊
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 ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
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 ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
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 ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
a soil that retains moisture ☊ retain ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
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 ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
That sausage doesn't smell right. ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
What gives you the right to do that? ☊ right ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
a thatched/slate, etc. roof ☊ roof ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
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 ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
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 ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type). ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
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 ☊
'That was marvellous,' said Daniel. ☊ say ☊
That's a terrible thing to say. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ 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 ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
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 ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
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 ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
You ought to see a doctor about that cough. ☊ see ☊
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night? ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
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 ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
That's a sensitive area. ☊ sensitive ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
Good, that's settled, then. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
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 ☊
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) ☊ shallow ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
It was very sharp of you to see that! ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
I said (that) I should be glad to help. ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ 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 ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
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 ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
That was a silly thing to do! ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. ☊ since ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
She always sits in that chair. ☊ sit ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
That's three times she's beaten me—I must be slipping! ☊ slip ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
What's that smell? ☊ smell ☊
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish ☊ smooth ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
There were snacks—peanuts, olives, that sort of thing. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
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 ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
That desk takes up too much space. ☊ space ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
a debate that has split the country down the middle ☊ split ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ 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 ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
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 ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ 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 ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet? ☊ stuff ☊
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! ☊ stuff ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ 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 ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. ☊ sure ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? ☊ 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...) ☊
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 ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
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 at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
How am I supposed to take that remark? ☊ take ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ 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 ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. ☊ 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 ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
That's a terrible thing to say! ☊ terrible ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
You should know better than to behave like that. ☊ than ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
Look at that man over there. ☊ that ☊
I was living with my parents at that time. ☊ that ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
Who's that? ☊ that ☊
That's Peter over there. ☊ that ☊
Hello. Is that Jo? ☊ that ☊
That's a nice dress. ☊ that ☊
What can I do about that? ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
Who was it that won the US Open? ☊ that ☊
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
We moved here the year (that) my mother died. ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, the fire's out now. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please. ☊ there you are ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! ☊ thing ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ 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 ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! ☊ throw sth away ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
'I'm tired!' 'That makes two of us!' ☊ that makes two of us ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
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 ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. ☊ upset ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Very few people know that. ☊ very ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
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 ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
It wants a special sort of person for that job. ☊ want ☊
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 ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
I'm way glad to hear that. ☊ way ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
What did you do that for (= why did you do that)? ☊ what for? ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
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 ☊
Who is that woman? ☊ who ☊
I wonder who that letter was from. ☊ who ☊
Whoever says that is a liar. ☊ whoever ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
Whose house is that? ☊ whose ☊
That's why I left so early. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
How wide is that stream? ☊ wide ☊
That'll be the doctor now. ☊ will ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
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 ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ 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 ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
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 ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ 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 ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
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 ☊
It's a movie that will appeal to the young. ☊ young ☊
Is that book yours? ☊ yours ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
que ☊ c’est un soldat. mais que fait-il ici? ☊
ce ☊ je ne déteste pas cet homme ☊
celui ☊ tu es celui que je respecte le plus ☊
cela ☊ cela demande de l’intégrité et du courage ☊
afin ☊ fixer des cordes afin de descendre en rappel ☊
d’ailleurs ☊ je n’entends d’ailleurs pas le tenir secret ☊
advenir ☊ on ignore ce qu’il est advenu de lui ☊