get in gear informal (to start working effectively, making progress) We have to get in gear if we want to finish this job today. The company finally got its production in gear. envocabulary.com
Read More »Ways to say, “I understand.”
I understand Ways to say, “I understand.” I know what you mean. I see what you mean. It’s Ok; I catch your drift. That’s clear. Thank you. I see where you’re coming from. I hear what you are saying. That makes sense. I follow your drift. I take your point. …
Read More »verb vs. verve
verb (a word or phrase that describes an action) The verb ‘was’ in the singular. The verb ‘see’ is irregular, but ‘walk’ is not. verve (enthusiasm; energy) She dances with great verve. John has a lot of verve. envocabulary.com
Read More »throne vs. thrown
throne (a special chair for a king or queen) The king was on his throne. (the position of being a king or queen) The queen acceded to the throne in 1952. He came to the throne after the death of his father. thrown (past participle of throw) Syringes used once …
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pick up (to collect someone or something from a place) Can you pick the kids up after school? I have to pick up the car from the repair shop. (to get better, improve) The economy is starting to pick up again. The sales usually pick up in the spring. …
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