Common English Phrases 1. GAVE IN = to finally agree to what someone wants, after refusing for a period of time. 📝He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. 2. INSIST ON *To say or show that one believes that something is necessary or very important. *informal : to continue doing something that other poeple think is annoying or unimportant. 📝He insisted on wearing a protective mask when he went outdoors! 3. POINTED OUT : to talk about or mention something that one thinks is important. 📝 He pointed out the benefits of daily exercise. 4. TALKED ME INTO : to convince or persuade someone to do something. 📝The salesman talked us into buying the second-hand car. 5. MESSED UP: informal- to make a mistake. 📝She's afraid she'll mess up the test. 6. SETTLED DOWN: to become quiet, calm or orderly. 📝 When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit. 📝 Settle down children, it’s rest time. 7. TURNED TO: to start to do or to use something. 📝 He turned to drugs after his wife left him. 8. FIGURE OUT: discover, determine 📝 I tried to figure out a way to learn English, but it was difficult. 9. REMINDS ME OF: to cause someone to remember something. 📝 That song reminds me of our wedding day. 10. CALM DOWN : to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited or to stop someone from feeling this way. 📝 She was angry at first but we managed to calm her down. BE AWESOME TODAY!