Adj/adv + as/though + S + tobe/V/seems, SVO (structure)
Although sth is…,
Ex: Harsh as the conditions of the deserts are, many creatures still survive and thrive.
Much as (phr)
although
Ex: Much as I admire her, I don’t want to work with her.
Try as S might (phr)
Regardless of sb’s effort
Ex: Try as I might, I can’t defeat May in eclipse mode.
It has never occurred to me that…
I haven’t thought about….
Ex: It has never occurred to me that I bought a big drum kit.
So adj + to be N + that
Such tobe a/an N that
So/Such inversion
Ex: So expensive was the book that I couldn’t afford it
Such was an expensive book that I couldn’t afford it.
fall into disrepute
to lose a good reputation and become known for something negative or untrustworthy
Ex: After that conflict , I had been fallen into disrepute for a long time.
How can we use “many people” with “a” with it?
Many a people + V plural
Not until + time, aux + S + main V
Inversion with not until
Ex: Not until she came home did I finish the chores.
pamper (v)
to take care of somebody very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible
Ex: Many a hotel try to pamper their customers as well as possible.
weed out (phv)
to remove or get rid of people or things from a group because they are not wanted or are less good than the rest
Ex: I will weed out all of you if you resist me!
gear up for (phv)
prepare to be ready
Ex: He geared up for attacking a critical hit to the evil knight.
adhere to/abide by (phv)
follow the rules
Ex: Whoever participated in the group had to adhere to my order!
step down (phv)
stop doing a position
Ex: After 50 years of hard-working, Mark stepped down gloriously.
to be taken aback (phr)
shocked, surprised because of sth
Ex: I was taken aback with your behavior.
play down (phv)
to try to make something seem less important than it really is
Ex: You should play the pressure down.
bring out the best in sb (phr)
show the best things in sb
Ex: Helping my girlfriend brought out the best in me.
