to take turns
to take turns: to alternate, to change people while doing something
Examples of TAKE TURNS
- The well-behaved children knew how to take turns on the swing set.
- The skiers had to take turns going down the slope.
to take turns: to alternate, to change people while doing something
to get back: to return Examples of GET BACK We’ll need to get back to headquarters, now that we’ve finished our mission. I like to get back to my hometown in the suburbs every couple of weeks, to visit my parents and to catch up with old friends.
to see out: to accompany a person out of a house, building, etc. Examples of TO SEE OUT The Johnsons were certain to see their guests out as each one left the party. Would you please see me out to the car? It’s very dark outside.
to have a good time: to enjoy oneself Examples of TO HAVE A GOOD TIME She just wanted to forget her worries and have a good time at the concert. It’s important to have a good time at your office holiday party, but not too good of a time.
narrow-minded: not willing to accept the ideas of others Examples of NARROW-MINDED – You should be ashamed of yourself for being so narrow minded and short sighted.– But I think it is rather narrow minded to assume that they are without feeling.
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.
all of a sudden: suddenly, without warning (also: all at once) Examples of ALL OF A SUDDEN It seems like, all of a sudden, you’re mad at me, and I can never figure out why. All of a sudden, the storm subsided and the rain stopped.