PHRASAL VERBS

BACK AWAY = move in backward direction’ also called retreat
They backed away from the gang wielding a knife (not wanting to get harmed)

BACK DOWN = To stop defending yourself or your argument
Clara never backs down, when she argues with her colleagues.

BACK OUT = A. move  in reverse direction

B. To break promise

C. To not show up
A. She backed out of the parking carefully (Driving the Car backward)
B. The Musicians backed out of the concert when it started raining.

AMERICAN ENGLISH

1. Above and beyond the call of duty

We did not expect the police officer to drive us home; it was above and beyond the call of duty.

The English teacher helped students after school every day; it was above and beyond the call of duty.

2. Above par (better than average)

His work is above par, so he should be paid better.

Your performance is above par, so you have a good chance of winning the game.

3. Above reproach (not deserving criticism)

Some politicians act as if they are above reproach.

You must accept your punishment; you are not above reproach.

CONNECTORS IN SPEECH

What are connectors?

A connector (also called a linking word) is a word or phrase used to join ideas, sentences, or clauses and show the relationship between them (such as contrast, cause, or addition).

1. Nevertheless (contrast / despite that)

The exam was very difficult; nevertheless, she passed with good marks.

He was tired; nevertheless, he continued working late into the night.

2. However (contrast / but)

The plan looked perfect; however, it failed in execution.

She studied hard; however, she did not perform well in the test.

3. Nonetheless (contrast / in spite of that)

The weather was bad; nonetheless, the match continued.

He had little experience; nonetheless, he handled the project confidently.