Idioms & Expressions

Something that has both positive and negative effects at the same time.

To think creatively, in a way that is different from usual approaches.

Over a long period of time in the future.

Over a short period of time in the near future.

Ultimately; when everything is considered.

Starting from the very beginning, with nothing prepared in advance.

To start a process or activity.

To consider something when making a decision.

To remember and consider something.

To be an extremely important part of something.

To affect something in a good way.

To affect something in a harmful way.

To help more people become informed about an issue.

To decide on a final judgment after considering something.

To form a judgment based on evidence or reasoning.

To fail to appreciate something because it is always available.

To be closely connected or to happen together.

Something that is certain to happen eventually.

Many different types of something.

Used to specify the particular aspect being discussed.

Used to show a difference between two things.

Used to introduce an effect that follows from something previously mentioned.

Because of.

Without being affected or influenced by something.

Although it is true that.

Mostly, in most cases.

Partly, but not completely, true.

Used to introduce a personal opinion or point of view.

Used to emphasize a personal opinion.

Used to introduce how the speaker personally views a situation.

Used to introduce a claim the speaker intends to support.

Used to introduce a tentative personal impression or opinion.

Used to state something with strong confidence.

Used to introduce a broad statement that is usually, but not always, true.

Considering everything, generally.

Used to single out one specific example or point.

Most importantly.

Used to introduce a final point that is still important.

At the very beginning; originally.

Occasionally.

At some point in the future, eventually.

During the period between two events.

Over an extended period in the future.

An issue that is becoming increasingly worrying.

An important element that influences a result.

A large or important quantity of something.

A smaller part of a group.

The overall situation, rather than just one small part of it.

A moment when a significant change begins to happen.

An event that makes people realize a serious problem needs attention.

A situation in which everyone involved benefits.

As a reaction to something.

With the purpose or goal of.

For the purpose or benefit of.

In order to achieve a particular goal.

While trying to find something.

Concerning; connected with.

In agreement with or matching something.

Opposite to or different from something.

Used to express the opposite of a previous statement.

When compared to something else.

When compared to something else.

Partly, to a limited extent.

Partly, for one of several reasons.

Caused in part by.

Caused mainly by.

Mainly for the reason that.

Mostly for the reason that.

To be the explanation or cause of something.

To cause something to happen.

To be connected with or related to something.

To be connected with or related to something.

To use an opportunity as effectively as possible.

To have just enough money to cover basic living expenses.

To find a satisfactory middle point between two extremes.

To keep a stable, even relationship between two things.

To make good use of an opportunity.

To deal successfully with a difficult situation.

To make a determined effort to solve a problem.

To give attention to and try to deal with a problem.

To successfully deal with a difficulty.

To represent a possible danger to something.

To satisfy a need or requirement.

To satisfy a necessary condition.

To decide which things are most important to deal with first.

To accept that one is accountable for something.

Used to say that something has both good and bad consequences.

To make progress toward achieving something.

To pause and consider a situation from a broader perspective.

Used to introduce the first of two contrasting points.

Used to introduce a point that contrasts with one just made.

As a result; therefore.

As a result of this; in this way.

A significant difficulty that prevents progress.

A significant disadvantage of something.

A possible way of solving a problem.

A realistic and workable way of solving a problem.

A solution intended to solve a problem permanently, not just temporarily.

A solution that only addresses a problem temporarily.