to break out
stands to reason: to be clear and logical
Examples of TO BREAK OUT
- The bandit looked in vain for the opportunity to break out of jail.
- The big conference broke out into small groups.
stands to reason: to be clear and logical
Examples of TO BREAK OUT
so far: until now, until the present time (also: up to now, as of yet) Examples of SO FAR “So far I’ve made ten dollars from my lemonade stand,” he said excitedly. Good looks will only take you so far; you need a strong education and lots of experience.
to stick to: to adhere to (a promise), to follow or obey (a set of rules, procedures, etc.) Examples of TO STICK TO All organizations expect their employees to stick to established work rules and procedures. If you try hard to stick to your principles, then you’ll be able to live up to them.
to hold off: to delay, or to be delayed, in occurring Examples of TO HOLD OFF They’re snapping pictures of the new open-air ballpark and hoping the rain holds off. The judge agreed to hold off making a decision until new evidence could be introduced into court.
to keep away (from): to stay at a distance (from) ; to avoid use of (also:stay away from) Examples of TO KEEP AWAY Keep candles away from any combustible items such as curtains, bed spreads, etc. We try to eat healthily and like to stay away from preservatives and pesticides.
to all it a day/night: to stop working for the test of the day/night Examples of TO CALL IT A DAY/NIGHT I’m going to have to call it a night in a few minutes but thanks for all your emails. After working for ten hours, I decided to call it a day, even though my…
a crime of passion: a crime committed because of very strong emotional feelings, especially in connection with a sexual relationshipExamples: He killed his lover. It was a crime of passion. She described the stabbing as a crime of passion and jealousy.