84 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation
Work out
To work out a problem is to solve it.We’re not going to get married until we can work out our problems.To work out can also mean to be satisfactory.The new arrangement of desks at the office is working out very well. Everybody likes it.
Our relationship isn’t working out. It’s better that we not see each other anymore.To work out can also mean to exercise.You look fantastic—I can tell you’ve been working out.Not have a clue
To not have a clue means to not know what is happening or what others are thinking.Do you think Ray has any acting talent? To be honest with you, I don’t think he has a
clue about what he’s supposed to be doing.Not lift a finger
To not lift a finger means to not do anything to help or contribute.She is so spoiled. She doesn’t lift a finger to help her parents with the housework.Spend
To spend means to use money or time.Oh my gosh! I just spent $100 on groceries.
I wish you wouldn’t spend so much time playing video games.Pig out
To pig out means to eat too much.Oh, I really pigged out on that cake. It was so delicious.Sick and tired
To be sick and tired means to no longer tolerate something.He’s been here pigging out all week. I’m sick and tired of his behavior.Out of the blue
To be out of the blue means to appear or happen with no warning.So I’m driving down the turnpike when out of the blue I get a call from Freddie!Want one’s space
To want one’s space is a delicate way of saying you want to end a romantic relationship.Elizabeth, we’ve been arguing a lot lately, and I’m getting uncomfortable with it. I really feel
like I want my space for a while, so I can think things over.