To write answers in; to inform, to tell. This idiom is separable. For the second part of the definition, the idiom can be followed by the preposition on and the information that someone is told. Example: You should be careful to fill in the blanks on the registration form correctly. Barry was ...
With the upper side turned toward the lower side. Example: The accident caused one car to turn upside down.
With the inside facin outside. Example: The high winds ruined the umbrella by blowing it inside out.
To expect or to anticipate with pleasure. This idiom can be followed by the regular noun or a gerund. Example: We are greatly looking forward to our vacation in Egypt. Paul never looks forward to going to work.
To arrange matters the way one wants (especially when someone else doesn't want the same way). Example: My brother always wants to have his way, but this time our parents said that we could do what I wanted.
Really, actually, also "in fact". Example: As a matter of fact, your English is not bad at all. I didn't say that. In fact, I said quite the opposite.
To become reality, to prove to be correct. Example: Everything that they predicted about the increased cost of living has come true.
To laugh at, to joke about. Example: They are making fun of the Susan's new hair style.
