English Vocabulary

  hit the books  informal (to study or begin to study hard) I must hit the books now if I’m going to pass the test. My grades were getting bad, so my parents had me hit the books.   envocabulary.com

  crash a party (enter a party without being invited) I am not the kind of person who would crash a private party. Come on, guys. Let’s crash a party tonight.   envocabulary.com

but Ways of saying “but” Joe is a hard worker. However, he is always late. I would love to come with you, although I can’t. I think she was right, though I am not sure. It is a small place, yet it is very spacious. It was very dark, nevertheless I …

raise vs. rise raise  must have an object (to increase the amount, value, or degree) They have raised their prices. Don’t raise your voice.   rise  is used without an object (to move upwards) The balloon rose slowly into the air. The sun has risen. (to get up) He rose …

  get after (to chase; pursue) The police are getting after an escaped prisoner. If you want to catch him, you must get after him now.   US informal (to keep criticizing someone) My mother always gets after me for leaving my room in a mess. I get after my …