Look up the following phrases in a dictionary to find out their meaning, and then use each in a sentence of your own.

(i) You may take it that

(ii) He seems to be coming round

(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep

(i) You may take it that – suppose


(ii) He seems to be coming round – to come to senses.


(iii) My foot’s gone to sleep – be numb.


Uses in the sentences –


(i) My father may take it that I shall pass in this examination.


(ii) After drinking water Lomov seems to be coming round.


(iii) Hearing the news of her husband’s death her foot’s gone to sleep.

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