6. change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the weekend instead.
7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"
Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
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My example sentences:
My family was decided to move to another city, but suddenly they made their mind.
You're screaming very loud. Cut it out!
When you come there, drop me a line to say that you are good.
I really couldn't figure that Math question out in my test.
I'll need to travel next week. Can you fill in for me Max?
i mean examples :D
Thanks for the expamples :)
Yaa me to, because cut has alot of phrasal verbs and idioms:
Cut it out" means "Stop doing what you are doing" (It = what you are doing)
But cut off has these meanings:
1. remove something by cutting: Cut the tops off the carrots.
2. stop supply etc. They cut off the electricity last week.
3. block someone's way. A second policeman cut off his escape.
4. stop communication. The floods completely cut off the town.
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Oh, i always confuse cut it out with cout it off :)
Thank you again.