| Pattern | How it fits "Movement away from a center or state" |
|---|---|
| 1. Visible | Moving from hidden (the center) to visible (the outside). |
| 2. Absent | Moving from inside a place (the center) to outside it. |
| 3. Complete | Moving from having |
ABOVE / PATTERN 1: BE SUPERIOR / TOO GOOD (Morally Higher) | ABOVE / PATTERN 2: EXCEED LIMITS (Go Beyond) |
|---|---|
| be above: Consider beneath your dignity. "She is above gossip and refuses to join in." | rise |
| Pattern | Core Idea | Short Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Move Without Direction | Wander, travel randomly | "We wandered about." |
| 2: Be Present / Exist | Location, idleness | "Don't hang about." |
| 3: Search / Explore | Look for, inquire | "I asked about you." |
Imagine a city park where they begin to build a temporary stage for a big festival. The residents are outraged: the noise, the fences, the trucks everywhere. But while the construction is going on, some people quietly put up with the inconvenience. Meanwhile, the workers put up a huge stage, scaffolding, banners, and lighting — they are literally erecting everything on site to make the festival happen. Here, "put up" means to erect, build, or attach something physically.
Examples:
The city
Imagine a startup office: during a big meeting, one employee suggests a new idea, but the boss sharply comments: "That's complete nonsense—who even came up with this?" Everyone goes silent, tension rises, and the colleague feels humiliated. Here, put someone down means to publicly humiliate, criticize, or belittle someone.
Another scenario—at a tech exhibition, an
A couple at a café discusses a project; the man places his hand on the woman's hand and whispers: "You're the smartest one here." This is also sweet nothings—gentle, affectionate words that create an emotional connection, nothing more.
Tender, affectionate words or compliments,
Imagine this. It’s been a tough month at the startup office: delays, overtime, constant deadlines. And then, they tell you: "New plans, a wave of criticism from investors, and… yes, some people will have to be let go." The team is in shock; your heart sinks. One of the developers sighs, glances at his empty coffee mug, looks up and says: "Well… looks like we’ll have to bite the bullet and get through this. Better now than dealing with even bigger problems later." He’s made a
"As of now, democracy is not allowed in the house"
from this moment on / effective immediately, starting right now.
*! In some countries, the word "democracy" has no meaning or definition, so don't be confused if you’ve never heard it – just replace it with "sugar-free sweets."
"As of now, the system is operational."
At this moment, currently, at present.
The scene shows a moment of clear emotional distance. One character is upset, tired, or overwhelmed and wants space. She is not asking for help — she is asking for silence. She creates a boundary. The construction “To not talk to…”: emphasizes personal necessityrather than politeness /turns a request into
— He went through my desk?.
The scene shows a moment of surprise and concern. One character is shocked and slightly annoyed when he finds out that someone may have looked through his desk. The phrasal verb went through= He looked at the things inside my desk (detailed, attentively, closely): he opened
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