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all set
→ not needing anything else
Example: When the waitress asked if we needed anything else, we told her we were all set.
(to) bang up
→ (to) damage
Example: Right after Tyler got his driver's license, he borrowed his mother's car and banged it up.
(to) cut it close
→ (to) not leave enough time to get somewhere or to do something
Example: The play starts at 8:00, and you're planning to leave the house at 7:30? That's cutting it close.
good to go
→ ready to go; taken care of; prepared
Example: We've got our tents, our flashlights, and our food. We're good to go!
grace period
→ a period after a deadline in which additional fees are not charged
Example: My credit card payment is due by the 15th of the month. But there's a 2-day grace period.
(to) have in mind
→ to be thinking about as a possibility
Example: "You're offering me $2,500 for the car? That's so little!" - "What did you have in mind?"
highway robbery
→ very overpriced; a fee that is too high
Example: I really wanted a cup of coffee at the airport, but the coffee shop was charging $4 a cup. That's highway robbery!
inclusive of
→ including; already included in the amount
Example: The cost of the car repairs is going to be $350, inclusive of parts and labor.
just in case
→ if something happens; because there is a small chance that (something could happen)
Example: I don't think it'll rain today, but you should take your umbrella just in case.
(to) not be able to make heads or tails of
→ to be unable to interpret
Example: This apartment rental contract is so confusing. I can't make heads or tails of it.
(to) read over
→ to review; to take a look at, often with the goal of making edits or making sure everything is okay
Example: I'd appreciate it if you'd read over my resume.
(to) run a special
→ to offer lower prices on something, for a certain period of time
Example: The clothing store is running a special this week. Buy one shirt and get the second at half price.
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