to think of
to think of: to have a (good or bad) opinion of
Examples of THINK OF
- If you don’t see me, remember to think of me next time you visit.
- I’ll need to think of a good excuse for getting out of the play tomorrow night.
to think of: to have a (good or bad) opinion of
at all: to any degree (also: in the least) Examples of AT ALL The kids were talking during the movie so I couldn’t understand at all what was going on. Can’t you figure out any way at all to complete the construction on time?
to take hold of: to grasp, to grip with the heads Examples of TO TAKE HOLD OF The police needs to take hold of the situation before it goes out of control. We were able to take hold of the throttle and stop the runaway train.
by far: by a great margin, clearly Examples of BY FAR Germany continued to have by far the largest trade surplus in the currency area. This was one of the best dishes by far and nobody is reinventing the wheel here.
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.
to have it in for: to want revenge on, to feel hostile towards (also: to hold a grudge against) Examples of TO HAVE IT IN FOR Martina expects to lose her job because her boss has had it in for her for a long time. The teacher has held a grudge against Al ever since the…
clear-cut: clearly stated, definite, apparent Examples of CLEAR-CUT Zettel recently visited Michigan and said that school is his clear-cut favorite. Such success made him a clear-cut selection but tells a thin slice of the story.