1. Take for granted
Meaning:
To assume that someone/something will always be there
By complaining that someone takes you for granted, you are complaining that they benefit from your help, efforts, or presence without showing their gratitude.
Sentences:
We often take our parents for granted as children, unaware that one day they will leave us.
2. Having said that
Meaning:
Despite what has just been said
Sentences:
I appreciate your hard work. Having said that, the sales are low this year.
3. To be on the safe side
Meaning:
In order to have margin of security against risk
Sentences:
To be on a safe side, take some extra cash with you.
4. Have something in mind
Meaning:
Some kind of information that we want to share
Sentences:
If you don’t mind, I have something in mind.
5. Out of order
Meaning:
A device is not working
Sentences:
Please take the stairs, the elevator is out of order.
6. On the point of
Meaning:
Just about to do something
Sentences:
I was on the point of eating when the doorbell rang
7. Keep an eye on
Meaning:
Keep under careful observation
Sentences:
Please keep an eye on the baby, I am going downstairs.
8. No hard feelings
Meaning:
No resentment
Sentences:
There are no hard feelings between us.
9. By no means
Meaning:
Not at all
Sentences:
By no means our team will win this match
By no means I am going to accept your request
10. Turn out to be
Meaning:
A final result
Sentences:
I tried new recipe today and it turned out to be delicious/awful.
