Be off
To leave or depart. I am going to be off very early tomorrow morning to go to the train station.
Be of the persuasion that (something) is so
To believe that something is true or exists. My grandfather was of the persuasion that it is more important to work than to go to school.
Be into (something)
To be interested or involved in something. My student is very much into painting.
Be in
1. To be popular, trendy or fashionable. Lately, long skirts are in. 2. To be at one's home or at one's workplace. If my neighbor is in, I... Read more →
Be had
To be victimized, tricked or cheated. I was had by the salesman on the telephone. He made me buy this fruit juicer for 100 euros, but it's not... Read more →
Be game
To be ready for action or agreeable to participate in something. All of the Smart Center staff were game to go to the teacher training... Read more →
Be curtains for (someone or something)
To be the end or death for someone or something. It was curtains for my old TV when it finally stopped working.
Be bound to
To be certain, to be sure to do something. We are bound to be late if we do not hurry. Teacher Eri is bound to do a good job.
Be all things to all people
To be everything that is wanted by all people. Vlora, a coastal city situated in the south of Albania, is all things to all people; both old... Read more →
Be all ears
To listen eagerly and carefully. Our son was all ears when my husband began to talk about buying a new lap top .