1.as a matter of fact - in fact ,to speak the truth 2.above all - most importantly 3.account for - explain 4.as a rule - generally ;normally 5.about to - be ready to;be on the point of doing something 6.an old hand - be an experienced person 7.any day now -soon 8.approach sb -talk to sb 9.be fed up with - be out of patience with 10.be on ones own - live independently 11.be on the safe side - take no chances 12.be out of something - have no longer in supply 13.be tired of - be bored with ,frustrated with 14.be up to onesears - be extremely busy 15.be up to someone -be a persons responsibility 16.be out for -trying to get 17.be out of the question - be unacceptable ,impossible 18.bite off more than one can chew - take on more than one can handle 19.break down - cease to function |