English Vocabulary

  try (to make an effort to do or achieve something): I tried to open the door, but it wouldn’t open. attempt (to make an effort to do or achieve something difficult): They attempt to eradicate poverty in this area. struggle (to make great efforts to do or achieve something): …

  go Dutch  informal (to share the cost equally) The meal tonight is on me. -No. Let’s go Dutch. My girlfriend and I always go Dutch when we go out together.   envocabulary.com

  tighten your belt (spend less money) You are spending more than your income. You need to tighten your belt. The prices are high, so I have to tighten my belt.   envocabulary.com

You are wrong Ways to say, “You are wrong.” I don’t think you’re right about that. That’s wrong. If you check your facts, you’ll find… Bullshit. (rude) Actually, I don’t think that’s right. You made an error. I’m afraid that’s not quite right. No, that’s all wrong. You may have …

  balmy  air, weather, etc. (warm and pleasant) A balmy breeze was blowing across the river. It’s a balmy evening, isn’t it?   barmy (crazy, foolish) I’ll go barmy if I stay here any longer. I think this is a barmy idea.   envocabulary.com