زبان انگلیسی

زبان انگلیسی

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زبان انگلیسی

زبان انگلیسی

:: یادگیری زبان انگلیسی ::

for good

for good: permanently, forever

  • Ruth has returned to Canada for good. She won't ever live in the United States again.
  • Are you finished with school for good, or will you continue your studies some day?

for the time being / for now

for the time being: temporarily (also: for now)

  • For the time being, Janet is working as a waitress, but she really hopes to become an actress soon.
  • We're living in an apartment for now, but soon we'll be looking for a house to buy.

miscellaneous

miscellaneous

a miscellaneous set of things or people includes many different things or people who do not seem to be connected with each other:


  • a miscellaneous assortment of books
  • They receive a grant of £1094 to cover the cost of miscellaneous expenses.

to change one's mind

to change one's mind: to alter one's decision or opinion

  • We have changed our minds and are going to Canada instead of California this summer.
  • Matthew has changed his mind several times about buying a new cat.

to make up one's mind

to make up one's mind: to reach a decision, to decide finally


  • Sally is considering several colleges to attend, but she hasn't made up her mind yet.
  • When are you going to make up your mind about your vacation plans?

to get over

to get over: to recover from an illness; to accept a loss or sorrow

  • It took me over a month to get over my cold, but I'm finally well now.
  • It seems that Mr.Mason will never get over the death of his wife.
  • Let get over with this current debt, we can buy a new cellphone.
  • We at last got over our pennilessness( our being broke / our being penniless) at the end of month.


penniless (adj): someone who is penniless has no money

  • Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless.

to catch cold

to catch cold: to become sick with a cold of the nose for throat


  • If you go out in this rain, you will surely catch cold.
  • How did she ever catch cold in such warm weather?

to get back

to get back: to return (S)


  • Mr.Harris got back from his business trip to Chicago this morning.
  • Could you get the children back home by five o'clock?

to shake hands

to shake hands: to exchange greetings by clasping hands


  • When people meet for the first time, they usually shake hands.
  • The student warmly shook hands with his old professor.

to look out / to watch out

to look out: to be careful or cautious (also: to watch out)
Both of these idioms can occur with the preposition for.

  • "Look out! " Jeffrey cried as his friend almost stepped in a big hole in the ground.
  • Look out for reckless drivers whenever you cross the street.
  • Small children should always watch out for strangers offering candy.