at a premium (not easily available, in great demand) We bought foldaway furniture because space in the apartment is at a premium. (higher than usual price) Even during the summer, you can get a hotel room here, but only at a premium. envocabulary.com
Read More »Intensive pronouns
Intensive pronouns are words that we use to emphasize the subject in a sentence. Did you yourself make this coffee? I myself must solve the problem. We will go there ourselves. You yourselves can do this. singular Subject pronouns Intensive pronouns I myself you yourself he himself she herself it …
Read More »slip your mind
slip your mind (to forget something) I meant to buy some cheese, but it completely slipped my mind. I was going to put the trash out for collection, but it slipped my mind. envocabulary.com
Read More »read someone’s mind
read someone’s mind (know exactly what a person is thinking) I have known David for years, and I can read his mind. Alice had read her husband’s mind with perfect accuracy. envocabulary.com
Read More »second to none
second to none (the best, better than anyone else, or anything) They provide such excellent service that is second to none. In our country, the public transportation system is second to none. In his English class, he is second to none. envocabulary.com
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