to know by sight: to recognize Examples of TO KNOW BY SIGHT I had a look around but as Jarrod’s Dad is the only one I know by sight it was a bit of a forlorn hope. If everybody doesn’t know everybody by name they’ll certainly know each other by sight.

a bitter pill to swallow: unpleasant, but has to be acceptedExamples: Losing my job was initially a bitter pill to swallow. It’s a bitter pill to swallow but a difficult cure promises the best result.

on edge: nervous, anxious; upset, irritable Examples of ON EDGE Sophia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group. I don’t like being around Jackson when he’s on edge like that. Someone should tell him to calm down and relax.

in case: in order to be prepared if Examples of IN CASE I want to be ready in case ownership decides to increase the rent in the future. He planned to stash it nearby for safety in case of a showdown with authorities.

to find out: get information about, to determine Examples of FIND OUT I’ll need to check my calendar to find out where I’m going to be that day. Jean couldn’t wait to leave his small town and was excited to find out what adventures Paris had in store for him!

to look out on: to face, to overlook Examples of TO LOOK OUT ON – We really enjoy our new apartment that looks out on a river.– Their rear window looks out on a lovely garden.