to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain) Please make certain sure that you turn off the radio before you go out Could you make certain…
to wake up: to arise from sleep, to awaken (S) Compare wake up and get up as used in the first example. Maggie wore up this morning very early, but…
to be about to: to be at the moment of doing something, to be ready This idiom is often used with the adverb just. I was about to leave when…
to point out: to show, to indicate, to bring to one’s attention what important buildings did the tour guide point out to you? The teacher pointed out the mistakes in…
to hang out: to spend time, usually being idle or unproductive Luka likes to hang out and play video games with his friends. I spent all weekend hanging out at…
to look out: to be careful or cautious (also: to watch out) Look out! Jeffrey cried as his friend almost stepped in front of a car. Look out for reckless…
to take part in: to be involved in, to participate in ( also: to be in on) Martin was sick and could not take part in the meeting yesterday. I…
to pick out: to choose, to select (s) Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift. Johnny, if you want me to buy…
to dress up: to wear formal clothes, to dress very nicely We should definitely dress up to go to the theater You don’t have to dress up for Mike’s party….