If a friend keeps asking you to do something you do not want to do, you might ask him to leave you alone or "stop bugging me."

VOA: special.2009.06.28

The expression means being afraid to do something you had decided to do.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

But,I believe you should never criticize others for something you would do yourself.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

A tough cookie is not something you want to eat.

VOA: special.2011.02.20

Looking back,she adds, "I know 50 years is a long time, but when you're doing something you really love, you don't think about the years."

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

"Just,an earthquake in Haiti is not something you hear about every day.

VOA: standard.2010.02.04

"If you turn on the radio you can find something you like, whether you like things that are more contemporary Country, or you find more things that are traditional Country or more rock-influenced."

VOA: standard.2009.12.15

That means you can give someone advice but you cannot force him to do something he does not want to do.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

He or she says good morning or good afternoon or something like that and you all, as a class,you answer.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

MAGGIE: "Mom,you have to leave her alone." DAPHNE: "Fine,but I just want you girls to understand something about motherhood.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

Also,you can monkey around when you feel like doing something, but have no firm idea of what to do.

VOA: special.2011.03.13

Do you like it or would you prefer something shorter? A shorter name would be more convenient on a sign.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

And,if you say something to make me frightened or worried, my heart might stand still or skip a beat.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

There is also something else you will need to make the solar water heater work -- the sun.

VOA: special.2009.04.20