Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for English Speaking | Lesson 3 – Elementary Level

• Ex: Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift.
• Ex: Johnny, if you want me to buy you a toy, then pick one out now.

This idiom is often used in the imperative form. (See the first example)

• Ex: There’s no need to hurry doing those exercises. Take your time.
• Ex: William never works rapidly. He always takes his time in everything that he does.

• Ex: We talked over Carla’s plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn’t reach a decision.
• Ex: Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter over with my life

• Ex: If you are tired, why don’t you lie down for an hour or so?
• Ex: The doctor says that Grace must lie down and rest for a short time every afternoon.

• Ex: When the president entered the room, everyone stood up.
• Ex: Suzy, stop rolling around on the floor; get up now.

• Ex: We sat down on the park bench and watched the children play.
• Ex: There aren’t any more chairs, but you can take a seat on the floor.

• Ex: I’ve been working on my income tax forms all day long. I’ve hardly had time to eat.
• Ex: It’s been raining all week long. We haven’t seen the sun since last Monday.

• Ex: Francis translated that French novel by himself. No one helped him.
• Ex: Paula likes to walk through the woods by herself, but her brother prefers to walk with a companion.

• This idiom is usually used when someone does something wrong or unfair.
• Ex: Do you think that she didn’t come to the meeting on purpose?
• Ex: It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it on purpose.

• Ex: Terry isn’t getting along with her new roommate; they argue constantly.
• Ex: How are you getting on with your students?

• Ex: It makes a big difference to me whether he likes the food I serve.
• Ex: Does it make any difference to you where we go for dinner? No, it doesn’t make any difference.
• Ex: It makes no difference to Lisa either.

• Ex: Student, take out your books and open them to page twelve.
• Ex: Did you take Sue out last night?. No, she couldn’t go out with me.