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impressed by / with
He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.
I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.
I am really impressed by your work.
He tried to impress his teachers by using big words in all his essays.
be / get involve in
He doesn't think sportsmen should get involved in politics.
He joined the company last year but never really got involved in the work.
get involved with
It's been two years since Tom got involved with Jean.
ignorant about / of
Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.
Many people remain blissfully ignorant about the dangers of too much sun (=happy because they do not know about the dangers).
Political historians are often rather ignorant of economics.
irrelevant to =
These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation.
Making a large profit is irrelevant to us - the important thing is to make the book available to the largest possible audience.
Your comments are irrelevant to this discussion.
I estimate that about half your essay's irrelevant to the topic.
relevant to
That statement is not relevant to the issue.
have the pleasure of (doing sth)
He asked if he might have the pleasure of taking her to lunch.
pleased with = satisfied / content with
She was very pleased with herself when she passed her driving test at the first attempt.
pay attention to (sb or sth)
compare sth to sth else
Critics have compared his films to those of Hitchcock.
Compared to our small flat, Bill's house seemed like a palace.
comparison
In comparison to other recent video games, this one isn't very exciting.
He was a loud friendly man. In comparison, his brother was rather shy.
By comparison with other European countries, car prices in the UK are very high.
After months of living in a tropical climate, Spain seemed cool by comparison.
They made a comparison of different countries' eating habits.
preference for
They've always shown preference for their youngest son.
in preference to = rather than
Use clear English in preference to technical language.
take pride in sth or sb = be proud of
I take a great deal of pride in my children.
She takes pride in her work and it shows in her products.
qualified for =
What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?
Fill in our online form now to see if you qualify for a loan.
αλλά : I'm not qualified to give advice on such matters.
be eligible for =
Are you eligible for early retirement / maternity leave / a grant?
Find out if you may be eligible for funding for the Disabled Students Allowance.
αλλά: Only people over 18 are eligible to vote / to play / to take part /to immigrate / to receive...
quick at sth
She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.
She is quick at mental arithmetic.
She's quick at solving mathematical problems.
reaction to
Alison had an allergic reaction to the drug.
regard as
He regarded him as a hero.
She regards it as an exception to the rule.
with regard to =
I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.
relate to
We relate the cause to the effect.
remind sb about sth
Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?
αλλά: Please remind me to post this letter.
Passengers are reminded to take all their personal belongings with them when they leave the plane.
get ride of
take / have pity on =
They took pity on the stray cat and fed it.
We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift.
feel sorry about
search for =
The police searched the woods for the missing boy.
She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.
He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.
look for =
I'm looking for my keys.
sentenced to 3 years
He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
shout at =
Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.
spend my money / time on
succeed in =
You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.
The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.
humorous: Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!
suffer from =
suspicious of = doubt
They are deeply/highly (= very) suspicious of one another/of each other's motives.
find a solution to a problem
take part in = to be involved in an activity with other people.
She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.
participate in
keep up with =
come up = arise
force sb to do sth =
I really have to force myself to be nice to him.
You can't force her to make a decision.
take for granted =
from now on =
to an extent = to a degree = up to a point = ως ένα βαθμό
under the influence =
Driving under the influence is a very serious offence.
under pressure =
be accustomed to =
I grew up in India, so I am accustomed to spicy food.
I'm not accustomed to being treated like this.
be used to sth =
affect = επηρεάζει
Zika is a disease that affects the central nervous system.
effective = αποτελεσματικός
It´s an extremely effective cure for a headache.
efficient = αποδοτικός
Lighting is now more energy efficient.
The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.
influence = effect = impact =
thankful for sth =
grateful to sb =
tired of =
typical of =
This kind of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.
It's just typical of Dan to spend all that money on the equipment and then lose interest two months later.
get upset about =
Don't get upset about the dress - there's only a little stain on it.
be upset with sb
worn sb about =
be valid in =
Your passport might not be valid in some countries.
translate sth into sth =
on sb's mind =
be out of breath = be short of breath
She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.
at all costs = at any cost
He wanted her at any cost, even if it meant giving up everything he had.
on a second thought =
in need of sth =
I don't know about you but I'm in need of a drink.
for ages = for years
by far =
in brief = for short = en pocas palabras
"So you didn't enjoy the party much." "In brief, no."
at first sight
in vain
out of fashion
in fachion
on the news
at the same time
in honour of =
Our club gave a party in honour of the club's president.
I wrote a poem in honour of John and Mary's marriage.
within two minutes
on duty
out of order
in the suburbs = προάστοια
The company decided to relocate to the suburbs because the rent was much cheaper.
We live in a suburb of London.
on the outskirts = περίχωρα
The factory is on the outskirts of New Delhi.
be on fire =
on the condition that = only if
I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!
Οn the condition that it rains take the coat with you.
in (the) case of = in the event of
The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave.
In case of raining take your coat with you.
In case of rain take your coat with you.
burst in tears / laugh
I burst in tears every time I hear him sing that song.
on the increase = increasing
Homelessness is on the increase in many cities.
During Christmas the prises are on the increase.
feel / be under the weather = to be or feel ill
I'm feeling a bit under the weather. I think I'm getting a cold.
origin from
The scholarships are available only to Greek citizens with origin from the Kos or Chalki islands.
But:
A new theory explains the origins of the universe.
The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages.
The rumor had its origin in an impulsive remark.
Brazil is on the way to becoming one of the world’s strongest economies.
I was on my way to Peter’s house when I met him in the street.
in the way = εμπόδιο (στη μέση)
She can’t do her dance because the table is in the way. Can you help me move it?
in the street
on the road
on the road to sth = to be likely to achieve something.
The doctors say she's on the road to recovery.
for instance = for example
put sth in the correct order
on behalf of
On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
under discussion
The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).
out of date = ξεπερασμένος
That radio looks so out of date.
update
We'll update you on this news story throughout the day.
at a profit = με κέρδος
He sold his house at a huge profit.
He sold his house at a profit of 2.000.000 GBP.
on the whole = all in all = generally:
We have our bad times but on the whole we're fairly happy.
all in all = on the whole = considering all the different parts of the situation together:
All in all, I think you've done very well.
On the whole, I am satisfied with your progress.
against the law
pull down = demolish
and more...
write down
go on = continue = carry on = keep on
look out = be careful
break down = If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
Our car broke down and we had to push it off the road.
break down = to be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry.
When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried.
break out (a fire, a storm, a war)
break into = εισβάλλω
break up = χωρίζω =
The couple broke up after a three-year relationship.
make up
* The make-up of something or someone is the combination of things that form it. E.g. They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.
carry out = fulfil = πραγματοποιώ = llevar a cabo = βγάζω εις πέρας
Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions.
Dr Carter is carrying out research on early Christian art.
give away = to tell people something secret, often without intending to.
The party was meant to be a surprise, but Sharon gave it away.
on balance = after thinking about all the different facts or opinions.
I would say that, on balance, it hasn't been a bad year.
turn down = reject
Can you turn the TV down? I'm trying to work.
They offered her the job but she turned it down.
turn into = change from one thing to another
Rain in the morning will turn into snow during the afternoon.
put up with = tolerate
set up = establish = arrange
turn away from sth = escape = turn your back on = stop being involved in sth
Escape prison
call sth off = cancel
get along with sb = get on with sb = have good relationship with sb
I pay for sth
I pay for the coffee and then you pay for the dinner. So we are even.
set off = get off = start a journey = to start a trip.
What time do we set off tomorrow?
give in = ενδίδω /παραδίνομαι = surrender
After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands.
The enemy troops weren't prepared to give in without a fight.
You'll never guess the answer - do you give in?
She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.
let down = disappoint
stand up for = defend / support
turn up = appear
The missing letter eventually turned up inside a book.
adequate = sufficient = επαρκής
inadequate = insufficient = ανεπαρκής, ακατάλληλος
The new air conditioning system proved inadequate.
The teacher made us feel inadequate and stupid if we made mistakes.
The parking facilities are inadequate for a busy shopping centre.
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In the beginning = To beging with = αρχικά = At first = Firstly = Initially = κατ΄αρχήν
In the end = Τελικά = Finally = Lastly = all in all
At the beginning of sth e.g. at the beginning of the year...
At the end of sth e.g. at the end of the year...
impressed by / with
He tried to impress me with his extensive knowledge of wine.
I remember when I was a child being very impressed with how many toys she had.
I am really impressed by your work.
He tried to impress his teachers by using big words in all his essays.
be / get involve in
He doesn't think sportsmen should get involved in politics.
He joined the company last year but never really got involved in the work.
get involved with
It's been two years since Tom got involved with Jean.
ignorant about / of
Many teenagers are surprisingly ignorant about current politics.
Many people remain blissfully ignorant about the dangers of too much sun (=happy because they do not know about the dangers).
Political historians are often rather ignorant of economics.
irrelevant to =
These documents are largely irrelevant to the present investigation.
Making a large profit is irrelevant to us - the important thing is to make the book available to the largest possible audience.
Your comments are irrelevant to this discussion.
I estimate that about half your essay's irrelevant to the topic.
relevant to
That statement is not relevant to the issue.
have the pleasure of (doing sth)
He asked if he might have the pleasure of taking her to lunch.
pleased with = satisfied / content with
She was very pleased with herself when she passed her driving test at the first attempt.
pay attention to (sb or sth)
compare sth to sth else
Critics have compared his films to those of Hitchcock.
Compared to our small flat, Bill's house seemed like a palace.
comparison
In comparison to other recent video games, this one isn't very exciting.
By comparison with other European countries, car prices in the UK are very high.
They made a comparison of different countries' eating habits.
preference for
They've always shown preference for their youngest son.
in preference to = rather than
Use clear English in preference to technical language.
take pride in sth or sb = be proud of
I take a great deal of pride in my children.
She takes pride in her work and it shows in her products.
qualified for =
What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?
Fill in our online form now to see if you qualify for a loan.
αλλά : I'm not qualified to give advice on such matters.
be eligible for =
Are you eligible for early retirement / maternity leave / a grant?
Find out if you may be eligible for funding for the Disabled Students Allowance.
αλλά: Only people over 18 are eligible to vote / to play / to take part /to immigrate / to receive...
quick at sth
She was quick at understanding what we wanted her to do.
She is quick at mental arithmetic.
She's quick at solving mathematical problems.
reaction to
Alison had an allergic reaction to the drug.
regard as
He regarded him as a hero.
She regards it as an exception to the rule.
with regard to =
I am writing to you with regard to your letter of 15 March.
relate to
We relate the cause to the effect.
remind sb about sth
Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?
αλλά: Please remind me to post this letter.
Passengers are reminded to take all their personal belongings with them when they leave the plane.
get ride of
take / have pity on =
They took pity on the stray cat and fed it.
We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift.
feel sorry about
search for =
The police searched the woods for the missing boy.
She searched his face for some sign of forgiveness, but it remained expressionless.
He searched (in/through) his pockets for some change.
look for =
I'm looking for my keys.
sentenced to 3 years
He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
shout at =
Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window.
spend my money / time on
succeed in =
You need to be pretty tough to succeed in the property world.
The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.
humorous: Richard succeeded in offending (= managed unintentionally to offend) just about everybody in the room!
suffer from =
suspicious of = doubt
They are deeply/highly (= very) suspicious of one another/of each other's motives.
find a solution to a problem
take part in = to be involved in an activity with other people.
She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.
participate in
keep up with =
come up = arise
force sb to do sth =
I really have to force myself to be nice to him.
You can't force her to make a decision.
take for granted =
from now on =
to an extent = to a degree = up to a point = ως ένα βαθμό
under the influence =
Driving under the influence is a very serious offence.
under pressure =
be accustomed to =
I grew up in India, so I am accustomed to spicy food.
I'm not accustomed to being treated like this.
be used to sth =
affect = επηρεάζει
Zika is a disease that affects the central nervous system.
effective = αποτελεσματικός
It´s an extremely effective cure for a headache.
efficient = αποδοτικός
Lighting is now more energy efficient.
The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.
influence = effect = impact =
thankful for sth =
grateful to sb =
tired of =
typical of =
This kind of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.
It's just typical of Dan to spend all that money on the equipment and then lose interest two months later.
get upset about =
Don't get upset about the dress - there's only a little stain on it.
be upset with sb
worn sb about =
be valid in =
Your passport might not be valid in some countries.
translate sth into sth =
on sb's mind =
be out of breath = be short of breath
She's always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.
at all costs = at any cost
He wanted her at any cost, even if it meant giving up everything he had.
on a second thought =
in need of sth =
I don't know about you but I'm in need of a drink.
for ages = for years
by far =
in brief = for short = en pocas palabras
"So you didn't enjoy the party much." "In brief, no."
at first sight
in vain
out of fashion
in fachion
on the news
at the same time
in honour of =
Our club gave a party in honour of the club's president.
I wrote a poem in honour of John and Mary's marriage.
within two minutes
on duty
out of order
in the suburbs = προάστοια
The company decided to relocate to the suburbs because the rent was much cheaper.
We live in a suburb of London.
on the outskirts = περίχωρα
The factory is on the outskirts of New Delhi.
be on fire =
on the condition that = only if
I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers!
Οn the condition that it rains take the coat with you.
in (the) case of = in the event of
The law will apply equally to men and women except in the case of maternity leave.
In case of raining take your coat with you.
In case of rain take your coat with you.
burst in tears / laugh
I burst in tears every time I hear him sing that song.
on the increase = increasing
Homelessness is on the increase in many cities.
During Christmas the prises are on the increase.
feel / be under the weather = to be or feel ill
I'm feeling a bit under the weather. I think I'm getting a cold.
origin from
The scholarships are available only to Greek citizens with origin from the Kos or Chalki islands.
But:
A new theory explains the origins of the universe.
The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages.
The rumor had its origin in an impulsive remark.
| on the way = καθοδόν We stopped off on the way and took photos. We could leave early and have breakfast on the way. |
on the way to | = (en route to, heading towards) | στο δρόμο για... |
I was on my way to Peter’s house when I met him in the street.
in the way = εμπόδιο (στη μέση)
She can’t do her dance because the table is in the way. Can you help me move it?
in the street
on the road
on the road to sth = to be likely to achieve something.
The doctors say she's on the road to recovery.
for instance = for example
put sth in the correct order
on behalf of
On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
under discussion
The matter is still under discussion (= being considered).
out of date = ξεπερασμένος
That radio looks so out of date.
update
We'll update you on this news story throughout the day.
at a profit = με κέρδος
He sold his house at a huge profit.
He sold his house at a profit of 2.000.000 GBP.
on the whole = all in all = generally:
We have our bad times but on the whole we're fairly happy.
all in all = on the whole = considering all the different parts of the situation together:
All in all, I think you've done very well.
On the whole, I am satisfied with your progress.
against the law
pull down = demolish
and more...
write down
go on = continue = carry on = keep on
look out = be careful
break down = If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
Our car broke down and we had to push it off the road.
break down = to be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry.
When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried.
break out (a fire, a storm, a war)
break into = εισβάλλω
break up = χωρίζω =
The couple broke up after a three-year relationship.
make up
* The make-up of something or someone is the combination of things that form it. E.g. They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.
carry out = fulfil = πραγματοποιώ = llevar a cabo = βγάζω εις πέρας
Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions.
Dr Carter is carrying out research on early Christian art.
give away = to tell people something secret, often without intending to.
The party was meant to be a surprise, but Sharon gave it away.
on balance = after thinking about all the different facts or opinions.
I would say that, on balance, it hasn't been a bad year.
turn down = reject
Can you turn the TV down? I'm trying to work.
They offered her the job but she turned it down.
turn into = change from one thing to another
Rain in the morning will turn into snow during the afternoon.
put up with = tolerate
set up = establish = arrange
turn away from sth = escape = turn your back on = stop being involved in sth
Escape prison
call sth off = cancel
get along with sb = get on with sb = have good relationship with sb
I pay for sth
I pay for the coffee and then you pay for the dinner. So we are even.
set off = get off = start a journey = to start a trip.
What time do we set off tomorrow?
give in = ενδίδω /παραδίνομαι = surrender
After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands.
The enemy troops weren't prepared to give in without a fight.
You'll never guess the answer - do you give in?
She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology.
let down = disappoint
stand up for = defend / support
turn up = appear
The missing letter eventually turned up inside a book.
adequate = sufficient = επαρκής
inadequate = insufficient = ανεπαρκής, ακατάλληλος
The teacher made us feel inadequate and stupid if we made mistakes.
The parking facilities are inadequate for a busy shopping centre.
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In the beginning = To beging with = αρχικά = At first = Firstly = Initially = κατ΄αρχήν
In the end = Τελικά = Finally = Lastly = all in all
At the beginning of sth e.g. at the beginning of the year...
At the end of sth e.g. at the end of the year...
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