English Vocabulary

ask after  British English (ask about someone) I met Sophia yesterday, and she asked after your wife’s health. Don’t forget to ask after my brother when you see John.   envocabulary.com  

ask about  American English (to ask how someone is) She asked about your wife’s health. ask about (to ask for information) I called to ask about the schedule.  

    by a whisker (by a very small degree or amount) He won the race by a whisker. The Republican candidate lost by a whisker.     envocabulary.com

    butterflies in your stomach  informal (a nervous feeling in your stomach) I get butterflies in my stomach every time I go on stage. When Daniel walked into his boss’s office, he had butterflies in his stomach.     envocabulary.com

    busy as a hibernating bear (not busy at all) He lounged in the shade all day, busy as a hibernating bear. I have no time. I’m very busy. – Yeah. You are as busy as a hibernating bear.     envocabulary.com