USE OF PHARSES IN SENTENCES (From PTU papers)
Use the following phrases in sentences:
1. Knocked over – to strike, cause to overturn from an upright or normal position.
He was knocked over by the car.
The cat knocked over the flower vase.
2. Came along – to accompany, to proceed, to arrive or appear at a place.
John came along with a dangerous object.
Peter came along in his car and offered us a lift.
3. Handed down – passed on to a later generation or age, assigned, transferred.
The judgment in the case is expected to be handed down this afternoon.
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother.
4. Hit upon – discover or think of something, especially by chance.
He has hit upon a good idea.
She hit upon a clever scheme.
5. Although – in spite of the fact that; even though.
Although she was ill, she worked hard.
Although she has 5 sons, she can trust none of them for her old age.
6. Not to forget – remember, remind yourself.
It’s important not to forget that.
Not to forget where you came from.
7. Notwithstanding - in spite of, despite.
Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty.
The marriage took place notwithstanding his objections.
8. By all means – of course; certainly (granting a permission), definitely.
Try by all means to save the dying.
We have to finish our task by all means.
9. For instance – as an example; for example.
Birds, for instance, have a special protective device.
I want to go abroad, for instance, to Italy and Spain.
10. By hook or by crook – by any possible means, somehow.
He will win by hook or by crook.
I'll finish this work by hook or by crook.
11. By leaps and bounds – Rapidly, quickly.
I do not expect for a single moment that progress will be by leaps and bounds.
Her health is improving by leaps and bounds.
12. In a fix – In a difficult or embarrassing situation, in a dilemma.
I was really in a fix when I missed the plane.
The legislation placed two groups in a fix.
13. In cold blood – without feeling or mercy; ruthlessly.
He murdered her in cold blood.
The crime had been committed in cold blood.
14. Through thick and thin – under all circumstances, no matter how difficult.
My best friend has supported me through thick and thin.
He remained loyal to me through thick and thin.
15. Get Along: a friendly/cordial relationship
She never really got along with her sister.
16. Roll up sleeves: to prepare/to work hard
We need you to roll up your sleeves; we need to get to work.
17. Bash about/Bash: to hit somebody/something very hard
to criticize somebody/something strongly
a large party or celebration
Someone bashed him over the head with a chair.
He kept bashing local government officials.
He had a big bash for his 18th birthday.
18. Good wine needs no bush: if something is truly of high quality or valuable, it doesn't
require excessive advertising or promotion
I don’t understand why they're spending so much on advertising; if their product is truly
exceptional, good wine needs no bush.
19. The white elephant: something that you no longer need and that is not useful any more,
although it cost a lot of money
The Olympic committee discourages host cities from building sports venues that turn into costly
white elephants.
When he bought the mansion he didn't know it was going to be such a white elephant.