get a grip
phrase
To gain control of emotions or behaviour. To get a grip
- He finally got a grip on his anger.
- They will get a grip on the situation.
- He got a grip and calmed down quickly.
- We will get a grip and move forward.
- Get a grip!
Category: Daily
affect
verb
To influence or change something.
- The weather affected our travel plans yesterday.
- Stress has negatively affected her health recently.
- Your opinion will not affect my decision.
- Hopefully this will not affect the outcome of the talks.
- Will this decision affect our project’s timeline?
generous
adjective
More than is necessary; large.
- She made a generous donation to the charity.
- They received a generous gift for their wedding.
- The company provides a generous benefits package for employees.
- The car has a generous amount of space.
- Don’t you think her offer was quite generous?
miss
verb
To fail to notice, reach, or achieve something.
- If I don’t leave now I’ll miss my plane.
- What did he say? I missed it.
- It was an opportunity not to be missed.
- Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career.
- Why did you miss the chance to speak?
on purpose
phrase
Intentionally; done with a deliberate aim or plan.
- She has done it on purpose to annoy me.
- He slammed the door on purpose.
- She pushed him on purpose during the game.
- They broke the rules on purpose to test limits.
- Did you break the vase on purpose?
engage
verb
To participate or become involved in something.
- She engaged in lively discussions with classmates.
- The students engaged actively during the lecture.
- They rarely engage in outdoor activities together.
- They were engaged in a heated dispute.
- Do you often engage in volunteer work?
preference
noun
A greater liking for one option over another.
- It’s a matter of personal preference.
- Let’s make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference.
- Their strong preference for organic food is well known.
- I have no particular preference; you can choose.
- What is your preference: beach vacation or city trip?
invitation
noun
A request to attend an event or go somewhere.
- She sent an invitation to her birthday party.
- He declined the invitation due to prior commitments.
- I accepted the invitation to join the committee.
- Her invitation to the event was a pleasant surprise.
- Did you receive the wedding invitation yesterday?
attract
verb
To draw or pull towards oneself.
- Bright colours attract attention and create interest.
- He managed to attract investors for his startup.
- The campaign’s goal is to attract volunteers.
- The advertisement did not attract a lot of interest.
- Does this job offer attract qualified candidates?
appropriate
adjective
Suitable or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
- Finding appropriate solutions requires careful consideration.
- Her tone was not appropriate for the audience.
- Is it appropriate to interrupt the speaker?
- Is this an appropriate time to discuss finances?