English Vocabulary

  trip the light fantastic  informal (to dance) Come on, everyone, let’s trip the light fantastic. After dinner, we tripped the light fantastic. envocabulary.com

  wonder (to feel great surprise) We wonder you weren’t hurt in the plane crash.  I wondered how she came here. (to make a polite request) I wonder if you could help us. I wonder if you could tell me where the post office is.     wander (walk or move aimlessly) We wandered around the …

  put up (to build or erect something) They want to put up a new building in this area. I put up the tent in the shade of a tree. (to fix something to a vertical surface) They put a notice up on the bulletin board. We’ve put up a new cupboard …

  put down (to put what you are holding on a surface, floor, etc.) You can put the vase down on the table. Let me put this heavy bag down for a while. (to write down; to record something in writing) Put down your name and phone number clearly. I …

  improve (to become better): Your English will improve with practice. get better informal (to improve): Don’t worry; things will get better soon. look up informal (to get better): At last, things are starting to look up for us. My financial situation is looking up. pick up (to increase or get better): …