by the same token ad -in the same way; for the same reason Examples We are grateful to you for giving us shelter for the night. By the same token, we should like to thank your wife for all her kindness Since she was born in a very rich family she had never seen such poverty before, and by the same token she could not quite believe that the children could not go to school
by the same token ad. — in the same way; for the same reason Examples • We are grateful to you for giving us shelter for the night. By the same token, we should like to thank your wife for all her kindness. • Since she was born in a very rich family she had never seen such poverty before, and by the same token she could not quite believe that the children could not go to school
when it comes to, ad when it concerns Examples When it comes to politics, Im an absolute outsider. When it comes to mathematics, Im completely at sea
… when it comes to … ad. — when it concerns… Examples • When it comes to politics, I’m an absolute outsider. • When it comes to mathematics, I’m completely at sea
entail v -involve; make necessary Examples This job would entail exceptional competence in computers. The flood relief effort will entail great expense by the local government
entail v. — involve; make necessary Examples • This job would entail exceptional competence in computers. • The flood relief effort will entail great expense by the local government
take on v undertake, charge oneself with; assume responsibility for; employ Examples My doctor says Im too tired and has advised me not to take on any more work. In order to support the family, he has to take on some extra work. They took her on as a secretary in the company
take on v. — undertake, charge oneself with; assume responsibility for; employ Examples • My doctor says I’m too tired and has advised me not to take on any more work. • In order to support the family, he has to take on some extra work. • They took her on as a secretary in the company
at large ad -in general Examples Did the people at large approve of the governments decision? The country at large is hoping for great changes, which probably would not materialize
at large ad. — in general Examples • Did the people at large approve of the government’s decision? • The country at large is hoping for great changes, which probably would not materialize