Phrases and idioms for speaking Ways to say sometimes: (Usua | English Books – Inglizcha Kitoblar
Phrases and idioms for speaking
Ways to say sometimes: (Usually at the beginning or at the end)
- Once in a while - Every now and then - Now and again - From time to time
Phrases meaning "like/love":
- I am keen on - I am fond of - I am willing to
Phrases meaning "hate":
- I have an aversion to - I am unwilling to - I am reluctant to
To talk about skill, ability and learning you can say:
- To pick up the basics (learn informally) - To hone my skills (improve/polish my skills) - To get the hang of (learn a skill successfully) - To master higher level skills - To perfect my skills - To sharpen my skills - To brush up on my skills - To try my hand at - To fine tune - To learn the ropes - To have a knack for
Idioms:
To pitch in = to contribute Everyone at home should pitch in and help with the housework. Pitch in with the housework.
To be draining = to be very tiring If I have to do all the cleaning at home, it`s totally draining I find that mopping the floor is draining.
To be spic and span = to be very neat and tidy I clean on a daily basis because I like to keep my home spic and span.
