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Sometimes my little brother is a real trouble.
Sometimes my little brother is a real nuisance. A person or thing that annoys you or gives you problems is a nuisance: ‘The post office closes early today, which is a bit of a nuisance.’ ‘A/an! Stop being a nuisance and find something to do!’ true I hope all your dreams become true.
I hope all your dreams come true. come true (NOT become ): ‘His dream came true on the day apartheid was abolished.’ ‘If scientists’ predictions come true, the Earth’s temperature will rise by five degrees in the next fifty years.’ trust After he was caught stealing, nobody trusted in him.
After he was caught stealing, nobody trusted him. trust in = (formal or literary) have faith in: ‘All will be well as long as you trust in God.’ trust (WITHOUT in ) = believe that someone is honest (and will not hurt or deceive you): ‘He’s just a bit too friendly and I’m afraid I don’t trust him.’ ‘I’m the only person he’ll trust to look after his money.’ truth We all thought he was saying the truth.
We all thought he was telling the truth. tell the truth (NOT say ): ‘I’m still not convinced that he’s telling the truth.’ turn back Having woken up, he sat up in his seat and turned back to see who was making all
the noise.
Having woken up, he sat up in his seat and turned round to see who was making all the noise. turn back = stop and begin to return to the place you started from: ‘If the bridge has been destroyed, we’ll have to turn back.’
