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used to introduce the main idea of what you're saying
The point is, we need to decide today.— The point is, we need to decide today.
The point is, nobody got hurt.— The point is, nobody got hurt.
as a precaution, because something might happen
Take an umbrella in case it rains.— Take an umbrella in case it rains.
I wrote it down in case I forget.— I wrote it down in case I forget.
used to give a clear example that proves your point
Case in point, look at what happened yesterday.— Case in point, look at what happened yesterday.
Case in point, he's always late.— Case in point, he's always late.
regardless of what happens; whatever the situation
I'll always support you, no matter what.— I'll always support you, no matter what.
We have to finish this project no matter what.— We have to finish this project no matter what.
as stated by a person or source; based on
According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.— According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
According to my boss, the deadline was moved.— According to my boss, the deadline was moved.
informal way to say what people are saying or rumoring
Word on the street is they're getting married.— Word on the street is they're getting married.
Word on the street is the store is closing.— Word on the street is the store is closing.
used to introduce something people are saying, unconfirmed
Rumor has it, he's leaving the company.— Rumor has it, he's leaving the company.
Rumor has it, they're dating now.— Rumor has it, they're dating now.
because of, often used for a positive result
We finished on time, thanks to your help.— We finished on time, thanks to your help.
Thanks to the new app, ordering food is easier.— Thanks to the new app, ordering food is easier.
used when you suddenly remember something related
Come to think of it, I never called him back.— Come to think of it, I never called him back.
Come to think of it, that does sound familiar.— Come to think of it, that does sound familiar.
because of; as a result of
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.— The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
The event was canceled due to low interest.— The event was canceled due to low interest.
because of a previous event or action; consequently
He studied hard; as a result, he passed the exam.— He studied hard; as a result, he passed the exam.
Sales dropped, and as a result, the store closed early.— Sales dropped, and as a result, the store closed early.
regarding or concerning a specific topic
When it comes to cooking, she's an expert.— When it comes to cooking, she's an expert.
When it comes to money, he's very careful.— When it comes to money, he's very careful.
generally speaking; considering things as a whole
In general, people here are very friendly.— In general, people here are very friendly.
In general, I prefer tea over coffee.— In general, I prefer tea over coffee.
specifically; especially one thing among others
I liked the movie, this scene in particular.— I liked the movie, this scene in particular.
Is there anything in particular you want to eat?— Is there anything in particular you want to eat?
approximately; almost completely
The project is more or less finished.— The project is more or less finished.
It takes more or less an hour to get there.— It takes more or less an hour to get there.
by a large amount; used to emphasize a comparison
This is by far the best pizza I've had.— This is by far the best pizza I've had.
She's by far the fastest runner on the team.— She's by far the fastest runner on the team.
not more than a certain amount; at the maximum
It will take an hour at most.— It will take an hour at most.
There were, at most, twenty people there.— There were, at most, twenty people there.
typically, as a general rule based on numbers
On average, I sleep about seven hours a night.— On average, I sleep about seven hours a night.
The store gets, on average, 200 customers a day.— The store gets, on average, 200 customers a day.
moving repeatedly in one direction and then the opposite
The dog ran back and forth across the yard.— The dog ran back and forth across the yard.
We texted back and forth all afternoon.— We texted back and forth all afternoon.
repeatedly, many times
I told him the same thing over and over.— I told him the same thing over and over.
She practiced the song over and over.— She practiced the song over and over.
individually, in a sequence, one at a time
The students left the room one by one.— The students left the room one by one.
He answered the questions one by one.— He answered the questions one by one.
gradually, one stage at a time, in order
The instructions explain it step by step.— The instructions explain it step by step.
Let's go through the recipe step by step.— Let's go through the recipe step by step.
gradually, in small amounts over time
Little by little, her English improved.— Little by little, her English improved.
We're paying off the debt little by little.— We're paying off the debt little by little.
next to each other; together
The two houses stood side by side.— The two houses stood side by side.
They worked side by side on the project.— They worked side by side on the project.
used to add a fact, often surprising or emphasizing a point
As a matter of fact, I already finished the report.— As a matter of fact, I already finished the report.
As a matter of fact, he called me this morning.— As a matter of fact, he called me this morning.
used to introduce a frank or truthful opinion
To be honest, I didn't enjoy the movie.— To be honest, I didn't enjoy the movie.
To be honest, I don't think this plan will work.— To be honest, I don't think this plan will work.
used to say something is true even though it seems surprising
Believe it or not, he used to be very shy.— Believe it or not, he used to be very shy.
Believe it or not, we finished the whole project in a day.— Believe it or not, we finished the whole project in a day.
used to summarize a story quickly, skipping the details
Long story short, we missed the flight.— Long story short, we missed the flight.
Long story short, I got the job.— Long story short, I got the job.
eventually, at some point in the future
Sooner or later, the truth will come out.— Sooner or later, the truth will come out.
You'll have to face it sooner or later.— You'll have to face it sooner or later.
valuable enough for the time, money, or effort spent
The trip was expensive, but it was worth it.— The trip was expensive, but it was worth it.
Is this course really worth it?— Is this course really worth it?
in a better situation, especially financially or in wellbeing
You'd be better off saving that money.— You'd be better off saving that money.
We're much better off since we moved here.— We're much better off since we moved here.
used to say something is not surprising given the reason
No wonder you're tired, you barely slept.— No wonder you're tired, you barely slept.
No wonder the store was closed—it's a holiday.— No wonder the store was closed—it's a holiday.
to decide differently than before, altering an earlier decision
I changed my mind and decided to stay home.— I changed my mind and decided to stay home.
He might change his mind about the trip.— He might change his mind about the trip.
to become familiar or comfortable with something through experience
It took months to get used to the new schedule.— It took months to get used to the new schedule.
You'll get used to the cold weather eventually.— You'll get used to the cold weather eventually.
to feel excited about something that will happen in the future
I'm looking forward to the weekend.— I'm looking forward to the weekend.
We look forward to seeing you soon.— We look forward to seeing you soon.
wanting to do or have something at a particular time
I'm not in the mood for a party tonight.— I'm not in the mood for a party tonight.
Are you in the mood for something sweet?— Are you in the mood for something sweet?