to throw the book at

never mind: don’t be concerned about it; ignore what was just said Examples of NEVER MIND “Just never mind!” mom snapped, when I wouldn’t stop asking her questions. Everything will be fine, so just never mind the people who are criticizing you now.

in no time: very quickly, rapidly Examples of IN NO TIME Cupcakes are easy and fast to bake; I’ll have them done in no time. Henry was just around the corner and so he got there in no time.

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.

to tire out: to make very weary due to difficult conditions or hard effort (also:to wear out) Examples of TIRE OUT We need to tire out our puppy every night, or he’ll be so energetic we won’t be able to sleep. The first time we attended the spin class, we were the first to tire…

to catch cold: to become sick with a cold of the nose for throat Examples of CATCH COLD If you don’t wash your hands regularly, you’re liable to catch a cold. The student always seemed to catch a cold on test days, the teacher thought to herself.

to come to an end: to end, to stop Examples of TO COME TO AN END – When our lunch came to an end, it wasn’t clear which dish had been our favorite.– The colony came to an end in 1963 when independence was agreed with the British.