bad egg: a person who is bad, dishonest, or unreliable; a good-for-nothing.Examples of BAD EGG Despite his reputation, John’s boss is not really such a bad egg – after all, he did promote John to a better paying position last year. She’s a bad egg, I’m afraid – we caught her stealing from the office…
you never know: You say you never know when you mean that it is possible that something might happen although it seems very unlikely:Examples of YOU NEVER KNOW Because you never know when you’re going to get an urge to knit in a dark place. You never know who’s going to show up on the…
give or take: possibly a little more or less than the amount or time mentioned:Examples of GIVE OR TAKE It’ll be ready at 7:00, give or take a few minutes. It cost $200, give or take.
In all honesty: Said when expressing your opinion honestly, seriously, or truthfully: Examples of IN ALL HONESTY In all honesty, I do have some criticisms to make. You can certainly apply for the job, but, in all honesty, I don’t think you’ll get it.
easier said than done: You say easier said than done when you think that what has been suggested is very difficult:Examples of EASIER SAID THAN DONE That’s easier said than done at this time of year for Payne and dozens like her. Attempting to slow down the best offense in the league is easier said…
In any case: you use in any case when you want to say that a fact or situation remains the same whatever happens or has happened.Examples of IN ANY CASE The flight may be delayed, but we’ve to check in at the usual time in any case. I’ll give you a lift to the city,…
Fill in there was, it was, there were or they were.
Fill in very few, a few, very little or a little.
Answer the questions with a lot, much or many.
Fill in the gaps with much, many or a lot of.