"Show me the numbers" --show me the cost/logistics
"I've got his number" --I know what he's up to or what kind of person he is
"That's a sexy little number" --that's a very sexy outfit
Cut it out!Who cut the cheese?
Common phrases using the word "tree" include "money doesn't grow on trees," which emphasizes that wealth is not easily obtained, and "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," suggesting that children often resemble their parents. Another phrase is "barking up the wrong tree," meaning to pursue a misguided course of action. Additionally, "tree hugger" is often used to describe someone who is very environmentally conscious.
In linguistics, "phrases from the word set" typically refer to combinations of words that convey a specific meaning or function together as a unit. Common types of phrases include noun phrases, verb phrases, adjective phrases, and prepositional phrases. Each type serves a distinct role in sentence structure, contributing to clarity and coherence in communication. For example, "the quick brown fox" is a noun phrase that serves as the subject of a sentence.
Word phrases that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship include "as a result," "therefore," "due to," "because of," "leads to," and "results in." These phrases help clarify how one event or condition influences or brings about another. Using them effectively can enhance the clarity of explanations and arguments in writing.
Who is the prime minister of Canada?what is a prime number?I am prime in that position.this is the prime mover.how is that prime?
"Class, turn to page <number here> in your textbook."
BIG
art
pig out put out
"at school taking a test"
diamond in the rough
Cut it out!Who cut the cheese?
Worry wart Why worry? No worries!
not just another pretty faceThat must have cost a pretty penny.sitting pretty
grand slam. grand scheme of things. grand total. 1 grand
connect the dotsconnecting flightsthere's a disconnect between . . .a failure to connectto connect with someone
One common phrase I know using the word house is "a house is a house is a house is a house..."This one is on the house. (meaning free of charge)goin' to the big house (prison)