to make good
to make good: to succeed
Examples of TO MAKE GOOD
- It took me longer than expected to make good on the loan, but it felt good to finally pay it back.
- I am determined to make good on my father’s dying wish for me.
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to look on
to look on: to watch as a spectator, to observe Examples of TO LOOK ON Residents looking on from apartment block windows waved and whistled in support. The other is just how good it feels to be looking on with a solid balance sheet.
to have one's heart set on
to have one’s heart set on: to desire greatly, to be determined to Examples of TO HAVE ONE’S HEART SET ON She has her heart set on taking a trip abroad. She’s been thinking about it for months. Todd has his heart set on going to medical school and becoming a doctor.
to get to
to get to: to be able to do something special; to arrive at a place, such ashome, work, etc. for the second definition, do not use the preposition to withthe words home or there. Examples of GET TO “I need you to get to it!” the coach yelled, trying to motivate his team. Nicholas hoped…
to leave (someone or something) alone
to leave (someone or something) alone: not to disturb, to stay away from (also: to let alone) Examples of TO LEAVE ALONE Leave the baby alone for a while and she may go to sleep. After the cat had scratched Peter twice, he let it alone.
to come true
to come true: to become reality, to prove to be correct Examples of TO COME TRUE “Will my dreams come true?” she asked her mother. “Of course they will,” her mother replied. My wishes came true when I met the love of my life.
to give in
to give in: to surrender, to stop resisting Examples of TO GIVE IN Completely surrounded by our soldiers, the enemy finally gave in. Management gave in to the strikers’ demands and agreed to a shortened work week.