Make light of something: act as if something is unimportant
Nick: I don’t mean to make light of your situation, but is it as bad as you say?
Sam: Of course it is! Someone hit my car. They didn’t completely smash it, but there is a big scratch on the door.
Be out of one’s mind: be crazy, irrational, silly.
Tim: What is guy doing over there. He’s talking to himself.
Noriko: He is definitely out of his mind, for sure.
Take place: happen
Tom: Do you hear the fireworks outside?
Rick: Yeah, there’s a festival taking place outside.
Go out with someone: have a romance with someone: go somewhere with a friend.
Noriko: Who is she going out with?
Kate: I don’t know. I’ve never met the guy.
Hand something out: distribute something
Student: When are you going to hand out the study guides?
Teacher: The end of this week. Until then, let’s focus on the next chapter.
Get ready (for something): prepare (for something)
Rick: Let’s get ready for our party.
Susan: What time are the guests coming?
Rick: They should be here soon.
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Be sick and tired of something: feel unable to tolerate something any longer.
Hank: What’s wrong
Nikki: I’m sick and tired of our neighbors. They are always making noise.
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After all: one must remember that; consider the fact that
Boss: We have to consider a new change in our campaign. After all, our current plan isn’t working too well.
Manager: Understood. We have to reevaluate our plan.
Get involved (with something): become active or interested (in something)
Tim: Hey buddy, what’s new?
Rick: I got involved with this bicycling group on the weekend. It’s great!
Help (someone) out: be helpful (to someone)
Rick: I’m going to help out my group with a report. You have any suggestions?
Sam: Yeah, talk about the recent market shares and the future projections.
