25 Phrases with Example Sentences

Here is a list of 25 phrases in English with Example sentences.  This is a very simple list and often used English phrases.

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1. 1. Give someone a hand – Help
      Example: I need a developer like you to fix this issue.  Can you give me a hand?
      
   2. Sharp – Exactly at a particular time
      Example: The party will start at 10 o’clock sharp.
   3. Take it easy – Relax or Slow down and similar meaning.
      Example: I will take it easy as it is only a first internal exam.
   4. Up to the minute – Most recent news/information.
      Example: I know about the progress of this project up to the minute.
   5. About to – Intending to.
      Example: I was about to dine, when you called me.
   6. According to – As indicated.
      Example: According to me, this should be decided by our principal.
   7. As a matter of fact – In reality.
      Example: As a matter of fact, I was playing with him this afternoon.
   8. As long as – Provided that.
      Example: As long as you concentrate in your studies, you would be scoring good marks.
   9. By the way – incidentally (can be used to introduce a new, less important matter).
      Example: Oh, by the way, you can do this task when you are free.
      
   10. All of a sudden – Quickly and Unexpectedly.
       Example: All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the street burning smoke.
   11. Come up with – produce or create (something), especially when pressured or challenged.
       Example:  You need to come up with a solution to fix this issue permanently.
   12. Right away – Immediately
       Example: I could recognize her right away.
   13. Show up – Appear.
       Example: The movie started at 6:00 PM, but he did not show up until 6:30 PM.
   14. Sort of – To some extent
       Example: I was sort of hoping to leave college early today.
   15. Stick with – Continue with
       Example: I suggest you to stick with this concept as it can be applied to most of the technical issues.
   16. Take care of – keep safe
       Example: When I feel stressed, My wife takes care of me.
   17. Regardless of – without being affected by any other events or conditions.
       Example: You can tell me the truth regardless of what you have in your mind.
   18. Point out – Explaining with attention
       Example: After pointing out the mistake, I could do that math now.
   19. So far – Until now
       Example: Today is the hottest day I have seen so far.
   20. Take advantage of – Make good use of the opportunity.
       Example: To learn English grammar, you need to take advantage of school library books.
   21. Take over – An act of taking control
       Example: After him, his sons will take over the company.
   22. Up to – Indicating a maximum amount.
   23. Turn out – Prove to be that case.
       Example: The project turned out to be beyond our team skills.
   24. Work out – Possible of being solved.
       Example: Although this decision can have bigger impact, we can work out for a better understanding.
   25. Pick up – Receive or take something
       Example: My luck has picked up after my hard work.