# Expressions & Sayings Intermediate

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Fixed expressions and sayings for structuring an opinion, with collocations like in other words, on the other hand and proverbs like actions speak louder than…

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## Word list

* **in general**: Usually, considering the overall situation rather than specific exceptions. — “**In general**, the weather here is mild all year.”
* **for the most part**: Mostly, true in the majority of cases. — “**For the most part**, the flight was smooth.”
* **as a rule**: Usually, as a general pattern that is normally true. — “**As a rule**, we close the shop at six.”
* **on top of that**: In addition to what has already been mentioned, often something unwelcome. — “The flight was delayed, and **on top of that**, we lost our luggage.”
* **in other words**: Used to restate something that was just said, in a simpler or clearer way. — “The project was cancelled — **in other words**, we start again from nothing.”
* **as opposed to**: In contrast with something else, rather than that other thing. — “We prefer working mornings, **as opposed to** late evenings.”
* **in terms of**: With regard to, when considering one particular aspect of something. — “**In terms of** cost, the smaller model is much cheaper.”
* **for that matter**: Used to add a related point, and by extension, something similar. — “I've never liked spicy food, or seafood, **for that matter**.”
* **on the other hand**: Used to introduce a different, often opposite, point of view. — “The flat is cheap; **on the other hand**, it's very far from work.”
* **as far as possible**: To the greatest degree that circumstances allow. — “We try to use recycled materials **as far as possible**.”
* **actions speak louder than words**: A traditional saying meaning that what someone actually does matters more than what they merely promise. — “He didn't apologise, but he helped fix everything — **actions speak louder than words**.”
* **don't judge a book by its cover**: A saying warning against forming an opinion about someone or something based only on appearance. — “He looked unfriendly at first, but **don't judge a book by its cover**.”
* **when in Rome, do as the Romans do**: A saying advising that you should follow the customs of the place you are visiting. — “I don't usually eat with my hands, but **when in Rome, do as the Romans do**.”
* **out of sight, out of mind**: A saying meaning that people or things are easily forgotten once they are no longer visible or present. — “He stopped thinking about the old project once it was finished — **out of sight, out of mind**.”
* **where there's a will, there's a way**: A well-known saying meaning that with enough determination, a solution can always be found. — “She had no money for tuition, but she found scholarships — **where there's a will, there's a way**.”
* **great minds think alike**: A saying jokingly said when two people have the same idea at the same time. — “We both brought the same dish to the party — **great minds think alike**!”

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