


Take for vs. Take for granted
What is the difference between take for and take for granted? Take for is a phrasal verb. Take for granted is an idiom. They have different meanings. Let’s look at the meaning of each one with example sentences. The phrasal verb TAKE FOR The idiom TAKE FOR...
Under the weather – idiom
The meaning of under the weather When someone is under the weather, it means that the person: is slightly ill. feels a little sick. doesn’t feel well. Sometimes the person’s (body) defences are low and they feel tired or exhausted too. Under the...
Throw in the towel – idiom
To throw in the towel = to quit; to give up; to concede defeat The origin of this idiom comes from boxing. When a boxer is being hit too much, is losing the fight and has great difficultly to continue, then sometimes his coach (or trainer) will throw a towel (or a...