IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
81.Encourage to
- Encourage sb to do sth = to persuade sb to do sth by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
Example
Banks encourage people to borrow money.
82. Encourage in
- Encourage sb in th = to give sb support, courage or hope
Example
My parents have always encourage me in my choice of career.
83.Be envious of
- Be envious of sb/sth = wanting to be the same situation as sb else; wanting sth that sb has
Examples
Everyone is so envious of her.
They were envious of his success.
84. Be equal to
Example
Greece's public deficit was equal to 13.6% of its gross domestic product.
85. Escape from
Example
He escaped from prison this morning.
86. Estimate to be
Example
Total non-farm losses in Arizona are estimated to be around $50 million.
87. Except for
- Except for >>> used before you mention the only thing or person about which statement is not true
Example
I had nothing on except for my socks.
88. Except that
- Except that >>> used before you mention sth that makes a statement not completely true
Example
I didn't tell him anything expect that I needed the money.
89. Expect to
Example
The king was
expected to protect his people.
90. Essential to
Example
Heat is essential
to life.
To be continued
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