run into v 2)meet unexpectedly(with sb.) Examples The old man ran into his best childhood friend on the train with whom he has lost touch for twenty years. 2 More to learn
run into v. — 2) meet unexpectedly (with sb.) Examples • The old man ran into his best childhood friend on the train with whom he has lost touch for twenty years. More to learn
run into v 3)bump into or collide with Examples Her car ran into a tree but fortunately she was not injured and there was only a minor damage to the car
run into v. — 3) bump into or collide with Examples • Her car ran into a tree, but fortunately she was not injured and there was only a minor damage to the car
dilemma situation in which one has to make difficult choice between two opposite things or two unsatisfactory alternatives Exampl His mother's deteriorating mental state put him in a dilemma. as he was reluctant to hand her over to the care of others but knew he could not look after her properly himself. She ran into a dilemma when she had to make a choice between family and her career
dilemma n. — situation in which one has to make difficult choice between two opposite things or two unsatisfactory alternatives Examples • His mother’s deteriorating mental state put him in a dilemma, as he was reluctant to hand her over to the care of others, but knew he could not look after her properly himself. • She ran into a dilemma when she had to make a choice between family and her career
fancy -take a fancy (have a fancy for): like, be fond of Examples She took a fancy to the house as soon as she saw it and finally bought it by hire purchase. I sent for a dress that had taken my fancy in the catalogue last week
Examples • She took a fancy to the house as soon as she saw it and finally bought it by hire purchase. • I sent for a dress that had taken my fancy in the catalogue last week. fancy n. — take a fancy (have a fancy for) : like, be fond of
In person -1 being physically present. If you meet, see or hear someone in person, you are present to see or hear them, as distinct from seeing or hearing them on television or radio Example You will be able to meet him in person tomorrow if you get there early enough 2 More to learn
Examples • You will be able to meet him in person tomorrow if you get there early enough. in person — 1) being physically present. If you meet, see or hear someone in person , you are present to see or hear them, as distinct from seeing or hearing them on television or radio More to learn