| 1 |
belt up
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To be quiet; to stop talking. (British informal) |
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| 2 |
bog in
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To start eating eagerly. (Australian/British informal) |
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| 3 |
bog off
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To go away; to leave. (British slang) |
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| 4 |
bring around
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To persuade someone to agree, or to make an unconscious person conscious again. |
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| 5 |
bring off
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To succeed in doing something difficult. (mainly British) |
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| 6 |
bring round
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To make someone conscious again |
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| 7 |
bubble over
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To show a lot of emotion or excitement so it comes out openly. |
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| 8 |
buck up
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To cheer up or become more lively. (informal, mainly British) |
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| 9 |
buckle under
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To give in or be defeated by pressure or difficulty. |
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| 10 |
bulk out
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To make something larger or thicker by adding extra material. |
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| 11 |
cap off
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To finish or complete something in a special or successful way. |
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| 12 |
carry forward
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To move a balance, figure, or result to the next stage or period. |
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| 13 |
cart off
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To take someone or something away, especially unwillingly. |
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| 14 |
cast out
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To force someone or something to leave, often in a religious or figurative sense. |
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| 15 |
chalk up
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To achieve or record something, such as points or a victory. |
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| 16 |
chew up
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To damage or ruin something badly. |
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| 17 |
clear off
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To go away quickly or angrily. (British informal) |
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| 18 |
close on
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To be nearly a particular amount, number, or state. |
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| 19 |
come before
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To take place earlier than something else; to precede. |
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| 20 |
come forth with
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To present or reveal something, such as information. (formal) |
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| 21 |
come off it
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Used to tell someone to stop being silly or unrealistic. (British informal idiom) |
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| 22 |
count against
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To be considered as a disadvantage for someone. |
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| 23 |
dine out on
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To talk repeatedly about an experience, often to entertain others socially. (informal) |
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| 24 |
dob in
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To inform on someone; to report someone’s misbehavior. (Australian/British informal) |
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| 25 |
draw even
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To reach the same level or score as someone else. |
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| 26 |
drop someone in
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To cause trouble for someone. (British informal) |
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| 27 |
eye up
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To look at someone or something with interest, often in a sexual or appraising way. (British informal) |
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| 28 |
fart around
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To spend time aimlessly or ineffectively. (slang/vulgar informal) |
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| 29 |
fit out with
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To supply or equip with particular items. (mainly British) |
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| 30 |
flake out
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To suddenly fall asleep from exhaustion; to cancel plans at the last minute. (informal) |
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| 31 |
fly at
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To suddenly attack or shout angrily at someone. |
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| 32 |
fob off on
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To push unwanted responsibility or something undesirable onto someone else. |
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| 33 |
fob off with
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To deceive someone by giving them something of little value instead of what they expected. |
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| 34 |
follow on from
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To happen or come immediately after something. (British) |
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| 35 |
frighten away
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To scare someone or something so that they leave. |
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| 36 |
front for
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To act as the representative or cover for something or someone. |
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| 37 |
front off
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To confront or challenge someone. (British informal) |
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| 38 |
gad around
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To move about aimlessly or idly. (British) |
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| 39 |
get in with
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To become friendly with someone, often to gain an advantage. |
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| 40 |
angle for
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To try to get something by indirect means or by hinting. |
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| 41 |
argue down
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To persuade someone to reduce a price. |
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| 42 |
argue down
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To defeat someone in an argument. |
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| 43 |
argue out
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To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision. |
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| 44 |
away at
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To keep working on something persistently. |
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| 45 |
bag out
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To criticize or insult someone. (Australian, informal) |
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| 46 |
bail out on
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To abandon someone in a difficult situation. (informal) |
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| 47 |
bail up
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To stop or hold someone at gunpoint; to rob. (Australian slang) |
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| 48 |
ball up
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To confuse or mess something up. (informal) |
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| 49 |
balls up
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To ruin or spoil something badly. (British slang) |
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| 50 |
bang on
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To talk continuously or at length about something. (British informal) |
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| 51 |
bang up
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To injure someone or something badly. |
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| 52 |
bang up
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To put someone in prison. (British informal) |
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| 53 |
bash out
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To produce something quickly and carelessly, especially writing. (informal) |
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| 54 |
bash up
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To beat someone badly. (British/Australian informal) |
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| 55 |
be cut up
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To be very upset or distressed. (British informal) |
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| 56 |
be on about
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To be talking about something, often in a way that seems unclear or unimportant. (British informal) |
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| 57 |
bear down on
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To move toward someone or something in a threatening or determined way; to put pressure on. |
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| 58 |
bear on
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To be relevant to or have an influence on something. (formal) |
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| 59 |
bed down
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To go to sleep in a temporary place. |
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| 60 |
bed out
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To plant young plants outside in the ground. (British, gardening) |
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| 61 |
belt out
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To sing or play music loudly and forcefully. |
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| 62 |
big up
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To praise or promote enthusiastically. (British slang) |
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| 63 |
bitch up
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To spoil or mess something up badly. (slang, mainly US) |
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| 64 |
blare out
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To make a loud, harsh noise. |
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| 65 |
blaze away
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To shoot rapidly and repeatedly; to burn strongly. |
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| 66 |
bleed out
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To die from losing too much blood. |
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| 67 |
bliss out
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To become deeply relaxed and extremely happy. (informal, often US) |
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| 68 |
board out
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To arrange for a child or animal to live or stay temporarily with someone else. |
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| 69 |
bog into
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To get fully involved in something with energy. (Australian informal) |
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| 70 |
boss about
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To keep telling someone what to do in a domineering way. (British informal) |
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| 71 |
botch up
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To spoil or ruin something by doing it badly. (informal) |
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| 72 |
bottle out
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To lose courage and avoid doing something. (British informal) |
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| 73 |
bounce into
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To enter a place quickly and energetically. |
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| 74 |
breeze along
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To move forward easily and cheerfully. (informal) |
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| 75 |
breeze in
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To enter quickly and casually. (informal) |
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| 76 |
bring forth
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To produce or bring into existence. (formal/literary) |
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| 77 |
bring out in
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To cause a skin reaction such as a rash or spots. |
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| 78 |
bring round
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To persuade someone to accept an idea. (British) |
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| 79 |
bucket down
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To rain very heavily. (British informal) |
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| 80 |
budge up
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To move slightly to make space for someone. (British informal) |
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| 81 |
buff up
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To polish or make something shine. (informal) |
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| 82 |
buff up on
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To refresh or review knowledge of something. (informal) |
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| 83 |
bug off
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To go away; to leave someone alone. (slang, mainly US) |
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| 84 |
bundle off
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To send someone away quickly. |
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| 85 |
bundle out
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To force someone to leave quickly. |
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| 86 |
bunk off
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To stay away from school or work without permission. (British informal) |
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| 87 |
buoy up
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To support or encourage someone; to keep something from failing. |
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| 88 |
bust up
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To break apart or to have a fight. (informal) |
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| 89 |
butt out
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To stop interfering; to stay out of someone else’s business. (slang, mainly US) |
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| 90 |
buy in
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To purchase stock or supplies for future use; to invest. |
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| 91 |
buy off
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To give someone money or favors to stop them from opposing or criticizing. |
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| 92 |
buzz around
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To move quickly and busily from place to place. |
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| 93 |
buzz off
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To go away; to leave. (British informal) |
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| 94 |
call round
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To visit someone, usually briefly. (British) |
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| 95 |
carve up
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To divide something into parts, often unfairly. |
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| 96 |
cash up
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To count and record all the money taken in a shop at the end of the day. (British) |
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| 97 |
cast around(about) for
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To search widely for something. (British, more formal) |
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| 98 |
cast off
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To untie a ship so it can sail; to discard something. |
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| 99 |
chalk up to
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To attribute something to a particular cause. |
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| 100 |
chase up
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To remind or demand action from someone about something not yet done. (British) |
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| 101 |
cheat out of
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To trick someone so that they lose something. |
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| 102 |
check by
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To stop at a place briefly to see or confirm something. (informal, mainly US) |
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| 103 |
chew off
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To bite something completely through and remove it. |
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| 104 |
choke off
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To stop or cut off something from continuing. |
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| 105 |
choke out
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To say something while struggling to breathe; also, to force someone to submit by choking. (US, sports slang) |
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| 106 |
chow down
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To eat food eagerly and in large amounts. (US slang) |
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| 107 |
chuck in
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To quit or stop doing something. (British informal) |
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| 108 |
chuck up
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To vomit. (British informal) |
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| 109 |
clag up
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To become blocked or cause something to become clogged. (British/Australian informal) |
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| 110 |
claw back
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To regain something, especially money, often with difficulty. |
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| 111 |
climb down
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To admit you are wrong or to yield in an argument; to make a concession. |
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| 112 |
coast along
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To move or progress without much effort, often relying on momentum. |
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| 113 |
cock up
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To mess something up or make a mistake. (British slang) |
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| 114 |
colour up
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To blush; for the face to turn red. |
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| 115 |
come forth
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To appear or become visible, often in a formal or literary sense. |
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| 116 |
coop up
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To keep someone or something confined in a small space. |
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| 117 |
cop it
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To receive punishment or suffer trouble. (British slang/idiom) |
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| 118 |
cop off
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To start a sexual or romantic relationship, often after meeting someone socially. (British slang) |
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| 119 |
cop out
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To avoid responsibility or fail to do something you should do. (slang) |
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| 120 |
cost up
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To calculate or estimate the cost of something. |
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| 121 |
count among
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To include something or someone as part of a group. |
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| 122 |
cozy up
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To become friendly or seek favor with someone. (US spelling, informal) |
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| 123 |
crack on
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To continue or proceed quickly with something. (British informal) |
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| 124 |
cream off
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To take away the best part of something, or to remove a select group. (British informal) |
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| 125 |
creep over
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For a feeling, such as fear or unease, to spread quietly over someone. |
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| 126 |
cross up
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To confuse, obstruct, or cause problems for someone. (US informal) |
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| 127 |
cry off
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To cancel an arrangement or withdraw from a commitment. (British informal) |
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| 128 |
cut out on
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To leave or abandon someone suddenly. (US informal) |
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| 129 |
cut up
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To make someone very upset or distressed. (mainly British) |
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| 130 |
damp down
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To reduce or control something such as flames, noise, or feelings. |
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| 131 |
damp off
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For young plants to rot and die due to disease. (specialized, botany) |
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| 132 |
die back
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For the above-ground part of a plant to wither while roots remain alive. |
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| 133 |
die off
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For members of a group, population, or species to die one after another. |
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| 134 |
dip out
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To leave or withdraw from something; also, to miss out. (US informal) |
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| 135 |
divvy up
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To divide and share something among people. (informal) |
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| 136 |
do out of
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To cheat someone so they lose something they deserve. (informal) |
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| 137 |
doss down
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To lie down to sleep, often in a temporary place. (British informal) |
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| 138 |
draw down
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To withdraw money or resources; to cause something to happen. |
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| 139 |
dredge up
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To bring up something unpleasant or forgotten, often from the past. |
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| 140 |
drill down through
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To examine something in detail, moving deeper step by step. (business/IT) |
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| 141 |
drop away
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To decrease gradually or to move away. |
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| 142 |
drop over
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To visit someone briefly. (US informal) |
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| 143 |
drop round
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To visit someone briefly. (British informal) |
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| 144 |
drum out
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To expel someone from an organization in a formal or public way. |
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| 145 |
duff up
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To hit and injure someone. (British slang) |
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| 146 |
dump on
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To criticize someone harshly or to give them unwanted responsibility. (informal) |
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| 147 |
ebb away
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To gradually weaken, decline, or recede. |
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| 148 |
edge up
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To rise gradually, especially in price or level. |
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| 149 |
eke out
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To manage to make a small amount last or to support oneself with difficulty. |
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| 150 |
endear to
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To cause someone to be liked or loved. |
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| 151 |
faff around(about)
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To waste time by being disorganized or inefficient. (British informal) |
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| 152 |
fall about
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To laugh uncontrollably. (British informal) |
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| 153 |
fall away
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To decrease or decline; to peel or break off. |
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| 154 |
farm out
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To give work or responsibilities to other people or organizations; to send a child to be cared for elsewhere. |
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| 155 |
fart about
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To behave in a silly way or waste time. (slang/vulgar informal) |
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| 156 |
fasten on
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To focus attention or interest on something; to cling persistently. |
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| 157 |
fasten onto
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To attach firmly to something; to cling to or seize upon. |
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| 158 |
fathom out
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To understand or figure something out after much thought. |
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| 159 |
fawn on
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To flatter or show excessive affection to gain favor. |
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| 160 |
fawn over
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To show excessive affection or flattery toward someone. |
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| 161 |
feed off
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To live by eating something; to gain strength or be influenced by something. |
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| 162 |
fess up to
|
To admit or confess to something. (US informal) |
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| 163 |
fiddle away
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To waste time or money by doing unimportant things. (informal) |
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| 164 |
fight it out
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To continue fighting or competing until a clear winner is decided. |
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| 165 |
fink on
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To inform on or betray someone. (US slang) |
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| 166 |
fink out
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To fail to do something out of fear; to back out. (US slang) |
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| 167 |
fit out
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To provide with equipment or furnishings. (mainly British) |
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| 168 |
fit up
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To falsely accuse or frame someone for something. (British informal) |
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| 169 |
fit up
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To install or equip with necessary fittings. (British) |
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| 170 |
flag up
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To draw attention to something; to highlight or warn about it. (British) |
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| 171 |
flame out
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To fail suddenly and completely; to burn out literally or figuratively. (US informal) |
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| 172 |
flare out
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To spread or widen outward, like a skirt or flames. |
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| 173 |
flick over
|
To change channels or pages quickly with a flick. (British) |
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| 174 |
flog off
|
To sell cheaply or dispose of quickly. (British informal) |
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| 175 |
flounce out(off)
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To storm out of a place angrily or dramatically. |
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| 176 |
fly about
|
To circulate widely, especially rumors, gossip, or words. |
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| 177 |
fob off
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To deceive someone or palm off something worthless. |
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| 178 |
fool about
|
To behave in a silly or aimless way; to waste time. (British) |
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| 179 |
force down
|
To swallow something unwillingly; to suppress or control. |
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| 180 |
freeze out
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To exclude or push someone out by unfriendly treatment. |
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| 181 |
front onto
|
To face or have its front side toward something (of a building, etc.). (British) |
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| 182 |
front out
|
To deal bravely with a difficult or unpleasant situation. (British) |
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| 183 |
front up
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To appear or show up; to face something directly. (British informal) |
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| 184 |
gad about
|
To go around seeking pleasure; to socialize widely. (old-fashioned, British) |
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| 185 |
gag for
|
To desperately want something. (British slang) |
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| 186 |
gear towards
|
To be designed or adjusted for a particular purpose or group. |
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| 187 |
geek out
|
To get very excited and enthusiastic about something technical, niche, or "geeky." (informal) |
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| 188 |
get back into
|
To become involved in something again; to return to an activity or interest. |
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| 189 |
get down on
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To strongly criticize or dislike someone or something. |
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| 190 |
get it off
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To remove clothing (slang); to get rid of something unwanted. |
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| 191 |
get off it
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Stop talking nonsense; don't be ridiculous. (informal) |
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| 192 |
knock up
|
To make someone pregnant. (slang, mainly US) |
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| 193 |
max out
|
To reach the limit of something; to use up fully. (informal, mainly US) |
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| 194 |
pig out
|
To eat a lot of food greedily. (slang) |
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| 195 |
screw over
|
To treat someone very unfairly or deceive them. (slang, mainly US) |
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| 196 |
get off on
|
To become excited or enthusiastic about something; to derive pleasure from. (informal) |
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| 197 |
get off with
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To begin a romantic or sexual relationship with someone. (British informal) |
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| 198 |
get on at
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To keep criticizing or complaining about someone. (British) |
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| 199 |
get on for
|
To be nearly a particular age, time, or number. (British) |
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| 200 |
ghost away
|
To disappear quietly or secretly without notice. |
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| 201 |
gin up
|
To create or stir up, often dishonestly; to excite or generate interest. (US informal) |
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| 202 |
ginger up
|
To make something more lively, exciting, or energetic. (British) |
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| 203 |
give of
|
To contribute or provide something such as time, effort, or qualities. (archaic/formal) |
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| 204 |
give onto
|
To face or open out onto something, like a street or garden. (British) |
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| 205 |
give over
|
To stop doing something (British); to hand over or yield. |
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| 206 |
give onself up to
|
To devote or surrender oneself completely to something. |
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| 207 |
gnaw at
|
To cause continuous pain, worry, or discomfort; to bite at something repeatedly. |
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| 208 |
gnaw away
|
To gradually erode, wear down, or destroy. |
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| 209 |
go at
|
To attack or start doing something with great energy or violence. |
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| 210 |
go in with
|
To join someone in a shared activity, business, or partnership. |
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| 211 |
go it
|
To act or perform without help; to behave recklessly or energetically. (informal) |
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| 212 |
go off with
|
To leave taking something (steal) or someone (elope). |
|
| 213 |
go on about
|
To talk at length, often tediously, about something. (British) |
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| 214 |
go on at
|
To complain to or criticize someone repeatedly. (British) |
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| 215 |
grasp at
|
To try eagerly to seize or take advantage of something, often as a last resort. |
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| 216 |
grass up(on)
|
To report someone to the authorities; to betray. (British slang) |
|
| 217 |
grind down
|
To wear something away gradually; to oppress or weaken someone over time. |
|
| 218 |
grind into
|
To instill or forcefully teach something, often through repetition. |
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| 219 |
grind on
|
To continue tediously or relentlessly, often with little progress. |
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| 220 |
grind out
|
To produce something mechanically, in large amounts, or without inspiration. |
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| 221 |
grind up
|
To crush or reduce something to small particles or powder. |
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| 222 |
grow away
|
To become distant in a relationship; to drift apart. |
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| 223 |
gun for
|
To aggressively pursue or try to harm/defeat someone; to target. |
|
| 224 |
gussy up
|
To dress up or decorate something/showily. (US, informal) |
|
| 225 |
hack off
|
To cut off something; to greatly annoy or anger someone. (British slang) |
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| 226 |
hack up
|
To chop something roughly; to vomit. (slang) |
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| 227 |
ham up
|
To exaggerate or overact for effect, often theatrically. |
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| 228 |
hammer away at
|
To work persistently at something; to keep emphasizing a point. |
|
| 229 |
hammer into
|
To forcefully teach or instill something in someone, often by repetition. |
|
| 230 |
hang it up
|
To stop doing something; to retire or quit. (informal) |
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| 231 |
hang out for
|
To hold out, waiting for something better or more desirable. (mainly British/Australian) |
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| 232 |
hang together
|
To remain united or support each other, especially in difficult situations. |
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| 233 |
hanker after
|
To strongly desire or yearn for something. (formal/literary) |
|
| 234 |
hanker for
|
To long for or crave something. |
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| 235 |
hate on
|
To criticize, dislike, or show hostility toward someone/something. (slang, US) |
|
| 236 |
have down as
|
To consider or assume someone to be something. |
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| 237 |
have it in for
|
To hold a grudge against someone; to treat them unfairly due to dislike. |
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| 238 |
have it out
|
To discuss a problem openly and thoroughly, often in a heated way. |
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| 239 |
hit for
|
To set out toward a place; to head for. (US, somewhat old-fashioned) |
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| 240 |
hit out at
|
To attack or criticize someone or something fiercely. |
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| 241 |
hit up
|
To ask someone for money, favors, or help. (informal, US) |
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| 242 |
hit up on
|
To flirt with or try to pick up someone. (slang, US) |
|
| 243 |
hit with
|
To suddenly affect or confront someone with something (news, events, etc.). |
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| 244 |
hive off
|
To separate part of something, often creating a subsidiary in business. |
|
| 245 |
hold out against
|
To resist or refuse to yield to someone or something. |
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| 246 |
hold out on
|
To refuse to give someone something they need or expect; to withhold. |
|
| 247 |
hold with
|
To approve of or agree with something (usually used in the negative; British, old-fashioned). |
|
| 248 |
hole up
|
To hide or stay in a safe or secluded place. (informal) |
|
| 249 |
hoon around
|
To drive recklessly or behave in a wild, irresponsible way. (slang, Australian/NZ) |
|
| 250 |
hose down
|
To spray with water using a hose; to calm or suppress something. |
|
| 251 |
hound out
|
To force someone to leave a job, position, or place, often through pressure or harassment. |
|
| 252 |
hover around
|
To stay or move around a place without a clear purpose. |
|
| 253 |
hunt out
|
To search for and eventually find something. |
|
| 254 |
issue forth
|
To come out or be emitted from somewhere. (formal/literary) |
|
| 255 |
jack in
|
To quit or give up something; to connect a device. (British slang) |
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| 256 |
jam on
|
To press or apply suddenly and forcefully, especially brakes. |
|
| 257 |
jaw away
|
To talk at length in a boring or tedious way. (British informal) |
|
| 258 |
jazz up
|
To make something more lively, colorful, or exciting. |
|
| 259 |
jerk around
|
To treat someone badly or unfairly; to mess someone about. (slang, US) |
|
| 260 |
juice up
|
To make something stronger, more powerful, or more exciting. (informal/slang) |
|
| 261 |
keep up at
|
To persist in doing something with effort. |
|
| 262 |
key down
|
To reduce intensity; to calm or relax. |
|
| 263 |
key in on
|
To focus attention or concentrate on something; to target. |
|
| 264 |
key on
|
To emphasize or give special attention to something. (US) |
|
| 265 |
key up
|
To make someone tense, nervous, or excited. |
|
| 266 |
kick down
|
To break something by kicking; to pay money. (slang, US) |
|
| 267 |
kick up
|
To cause trouble, a fuss, or commotion. |
|
| 268 |
kip down
|
To sleep, usually somewhere temporary. (British slang) |
|
| 269 |
kiss off
|
To dismiss, ignore, or fire someone; to show disregard. (US slang) |
|
| 270 |
kiss up to
|
To flatter or behave sycophantically toward someone. (US informal) |
|
| 271 |
knock back
|
To drink something quickly; to shock or upset someone. |
|
| 272 |
knock it
|
To stop doing something, often used as “Knock it off!” (informal, US) |
|
| 273 |
knuckle under
|
To submit or give in to pressure. |
|
| 274 |
land up in
|
To end up in a particular situation or place. (British) |
|
| 275 |
land with
|
To be burdened with or left to deal with something, often responsibility. (British) |
|
| 276 |
large it up
|
To party or celebrate noisily and enjoy oneself. (British slang) |
|
| 277 |
lark about(around)
|
To behave in a playful, silly, or mischievous way. (British informal) |
|
| 278 |
lark it up
|
To have fun in a lively or mischievous way. (British informal) |
|
| 279 |
lash down
|
To rain very heavily. (British) |
|
| 280 |
lash into
|
To attack someone physically or verbally with great force. |
|
| 281 |
lash out on
|
To spend a lot of money on something. (British) |
|
| 282 |
lay on
|
To provide or arrange something, such as food or entertainment; to emphasize. (British) |
|
| 283 |
leap out at
|
To be immediately noticeable; to suddenly appear. |
|
| 284 |
lie with
|
To be the responsibility of someone. (formal/literary) |
|
| 285 |
limber up for
|
To do exercises to prepare for physical activity. |
|
| 286 |
listen out
|
To listen carefully for a particular sound or signal. (British) |
|
| 287 |
load down
|
To burden or weigh down with something heavy, physical or emotional. |
|
| 288 |
lock onto
|
To target or fix firmly on something, such as with radar or attention. |
|
| 289 |
lock yourself away
|
To shut yourself off from others; to stay in seclusion. |
|
| 290 |
lord it over
|
To act in a superior way; to domineer or boss others around. |
|
| 291 |
lose out on
|
To miss the chance to have or get something. |
|
| 292 |
lose out to
|
To be defeated by or give way to another person or thing. |
|
| 293 |
luck into
|
To get or achieve something by chance, without planning. |
|
| 294 |
lust after
|
To desire something strongly, often with sexual connotation. |
|
| 295 |
magic away
|
To make something disappear as if by magic. |
|
| 296 |
make away
|
To run away or escape, often secretly. (old-fashioned) |
|
| 297 |
make with
|
To produce, give, or say something, often quickly. (informal, US slang) |
|
| 298 |
man down
|
To be reduced in number due to someone being incapacitated or unavailable, often in sports or military. |
|
| 299 |
mark down as
|
To record, consider, or classify someone or something as a particular thing. |
|
| 300 |
mark out for
|
To designate or choose someone for a particular role or future. |
|
| 301 |
mark out from
|
To make someone or something stand out from others. |
|
| 302 |
mash up
|
To mix or combine things, especially music tracks or elements. |
|
| 303 |
measure out
|
To determine and distribute an amount by measuring. |
|
| 304 |
mess about with
|
To handle or tamper with carelessly; to fool around with. |
|
| 305 |
mess over
|
To treat someone badly or unfairly. (informal, US) |
|
| 306 |
mete out
|
To give or administer something, especially punishment or justice. (formal) |
|
| 307 |
moggy off
|
To slip away or leave quietly. (British informal/slang, rare) |
|
| 308 |
mooch about
|
To wander or move around idly without purpose. (British informal) |
|
| 309 |
mope around(about)
|
To move around in a sad, listless, or dejected way. (informal) |
|
| 310 |
mouth off
|
To speak arrogantly, rudely, or boastfully. (informal) |
|
| 311 |
mug up on
|
To study intensively, especially in preparation for something. (British informal) |
|
| 312 |
muscle into
|
To forcefully enter or involve oneself in something. (informal) |
|
| 313 |
muscle out
|
To force someone out of a situation or competition. (informal) |
|
| 314 |
naff off
|
To go away or leave, often said rudely. (British slang) |
|
| 315 |
nerd out
|
To become extremely enthusiastic about a specialized interest. (US informal) |
|
| 316 |
nip off
|
To leave quickly; to pinch or cut something off. (British informal) |
|
| 317 |
nod through
|
To approve or pass without proper examination. (British) |
|
| 318 |
nose about
|
To search around or snoop curiously. (British informal) |
|
| 319 |
nose out
|
To narrowly defeat or to discover by searching. (informal) |
|
| 320 |
nut out
|
To think through or solve something with effort. (Australian informal) |
|
| 321 |
opt into
|
To choose to join or participate in something. |
|
| 322 |
pack away
|
To put things into storage; to eat a large amount. (informal) |
|
| 323 |
pack in
|
To quit or stop doing something; to attract a lot of people. (British informal) |
|
| 324 |
pack it in
|
To give up or stop doing something. (British informal) |
|
| 325 |
pack off
|
To send someone away or get rid of them, often unwillingly. |
|
| 326 |
pack out
|
To fill a place so that it is very crowded. (British informal) |
|
| 327 |
pad down
|
To walk quietly or softly; to go to bed. (British informal) |
|
| 328 |
pad out
|
To lengthen something unnecessarily; to add material to make it seem longer. |
|
| 329 |
pal around(about)
|
To spend time with someone as a friend. (informal) |
|
| 330 |
paper over
|
To cover up or hide problems without resolving them. |
|
| 331 |
pare back
|
To reduce or cut down, especially expenses or size. |
|
| 332 |
peck at
|
To eat without enthusiasm; to pick at food with little interest. |
|
| 333 |
peel out
|
To accelerate quickly in a vehicle, causing the tires to squeal. (US informal) |
|
| 334 |
peg away
|
To continue working persistently and steadily. (old-fashioned) |
|
| 335 |
peg it
|
To hurry or move quickly; also, to die. (British slang) |
|
| 336 |
peg out
|
To die, collapse, or drop out. (British slang) |
|
| 337 |
pick through
|
To examine carefully in order to select or separate items. |
|
| 338 |
pig off
|
To overeat or eat greedily. (slang) |
|
| 339 |
pin on
|
To assign or place blame or responsibility on someone. |
|
| 340 |
pine away
|
To gradually decline in health or strength from longing or grief. |
|
| 341 |
pit out
|
To sweat heavily, especially under the arms. (slang, US) |
|
| 342 |
pitch into
|
To attack or criticize someone forcefully. |
|
| 343 |
plate up
|
To arrange and serve food on a plate. |
|
| 344 |
plow on
|
To continue doing something despite difficulty or obstacles. |
|
| 345 |
pluck at
|
To tug or pull at something, often to attract attention. |
|
| 346 |
plump down
|
To sit down heavily or suddenly. |
|
| 347 |
pony up
|
To pay money, especially when reluctant. (informal) |
|
| 348 |
poop out
|
To become exhausted or stop functioning. (informal, US) |
|
| 349 |
pootle along
|
To move slowly and leisurely without hurry. (British informal) |
|
| 350 |
poop out on
|
To fail to keep a promise; to quit or back out of something. (informal, US) |
|
| 351 |
pop off
|
To die suddenly(informal) |
|
| 352 |
pop off
|
To speak suddenly or out of turn. (informal) |
|
| 353 |
pour forth
|
To flow out or be expressed in large amounts, such as words or feelings. (formal/literary) |
|
| 354 |
prattle on
|
To talk continuously in a silly or tedious way. (informal) |
|
| 355 |
press into
|
To force or enlist someone into an activity or duty. |
|
| 356 |
press upon
|
To insist on or emphasize something strongly; to urge. (formal) |
|
| 357 |
price in
|
To include the effect of something in a price calculation. (business/finance) |
|
| 358 |
psych out
|
To intimidate or unsettle someone mentally. (informal) |
|
| 359 |
pull down
|
To demolish a building; to lower or reduce status, reputation, or level. |
|
| 360 |
pull for
|
To support or cheer for someone or something. (informal) |
|
| 361 |
pull to
|
To close something, especially a door, by pulling it. |
|
| 362 |
put down for
|
To sign someone up for something; to enroll a name. |
|
| 363 |
put forth
|
To produce or present something, such as buds, leaves, ideas, or proposals. (formal) |
|
| 364 |
put over
|
To explain or present something effectively; to accomplish successfully. (informal, US) |
|
| 365 |
put toward
|
To contribute or allocate something to be used for a specific purpose. |
|
| 366 |
put up to
|
To persuade, incite, or encourage someone to do something. (informal) |
|
| 367 |
rack off
|
To go away; to leave someone alone. (slang, chiefly Aus/NZ/UK) |
|
| 368 |
rack out
|
To go to bed or sleep, especially in military slang. (informal, US) |
|
| 369 |
rain down on
|
To fall or shower heavily upon someone or something. |
|
| 370 |
rain off
|
To cancel an outdoor event because of rain. (British) |
|
| 371 |
rake off
|
To take or skim a share of profits, often dishonestly. (informal) |
|
| 372 |
rake over
|
To bring up or dwell on unpleasant past events. |
|
| 373 |
rake up
|
To uncover, mention, or revive unpleasant facts from the past. |
|
| 374 |
rap out
|
To say something sharply or abruptly; to shout suddenly. |
|
| 375 |
rat on
|
To betray or inform on someone. (informal) |
|
| 376 |
rat through
|
To search through something quickly or roughly. (informal) |
|
| 377 |
ratchet up
|
To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or degree. |
|
| 378 |
reason out
|
To work through something logically and reach an explanation or solution. |
|
| 379 |
reel out
|
To let out or unwind something from a reel. |
|
| 380 |
ride up
|
To move up out of place, especially clothing. (informal) |
|
| 381 |
ring in
|
To phone in to report attendance, especially at work; to announce participation. |
|
| 382 |
ring out
|
To resound or echo loudly, as with bells or strong sounds. |
|
| 383 |
ring round
|
To telephone a number of people in succession. (British) |
|
| 384 |
romp in
|
To win or succeed very easily. (British informal) |
|
| 385 |
romp through
|
To do or complete something quickly and easily. (British informal) |
|
| 386 |
root about(around)
|
To search or rummage about casually. (informal) |
|
| 387 |
root up
|
To pull something out by the roots, especially a plant. |
|
| 388 |
rope in
|
To persuade or pressure someone into taking part in something. (British informal) |
|
| 389 |
rope into
|
To persuade or pressure someone into joining or doing something. (informal, British) |
|
| 390 |
rope off
|
To block or divide an area by using a rope. |
|
| 391 |
rough up
|
To treat roughly or beat up someone. (informal) |
|
| 392 |
round out
|
To complete or make something whole by adding what is missing. |
|
| 393 |
row back
|
To withdraw or reverse from a previous position. (British) |
|
| 394 |
rub along
|
To manage or get by, usually in a modest way. (British informal) |
|
| 395 |
rub down
|
To rub or massage someone or something, often to clean or relax. |
|
| 396 |
rub up
|
To polish something by rubbing it. |
|
| 397 |
rub up on
|
To review or refresh knowledge or skills. (informal) |
|
| 398 |
run along
|
To leave or go away, often used as an imperative to children. |
|
| 399 |
run in
|
To arrest someone. (informal, British) |
|
| 400 |
run up on
|
To approach suddenly, often to confront or attack. (informal, US) |
|
| 401 |
rush out
|
To publish or release something quickly. |
|
| 402 |
saddle with
|
To burden someone with something unpleasant or difficult. |
|
| 403 |
sag off
|
To skip or miss school or work. (British slang) |
|
| 404 |
sail into
|
To attack or criticize strongly. (informal) |
|
| 405 |
salt away
|
To save or store money secretly or for future use. (informal) |
|
| 406 |
saw up
|
To cut something into pieces with a saw. |
|
| 407 |
scout about(around)
|
To search around casually. |
|
| 408 |
scout up
|
To find and prepare something. |
|
| 409 |
scrape along
|
To just manage to survive, especially financially. (British informal) |
|
| 410 |
scrape in
|
To succeed or be accepted by a very small margin. |
|
| 411 |
scratch out
|
To erase something; or to barely survive. |
|
| 412 |
screen off
|
To divide or block something with a screen or partition. |
|
| 413 |
screw around
|
To waste time by acting silly or not being serious. (informal) |
|
| 414 |
sell on
|
To resell something, often for profit. (British more common) |
|
| 415 |
sell up
|
To sell all property or belongings, often before moving away. (British) |
|
| 416 |
send off for
|
To request something by post or order form. (British) |
|
| 417 |
send up
|
To parody or satirize someone or something. (informal) |
|
| 418 |
set on
|
To urge an animal to attack; to attack suddenly. |
|
| 419 |
set to
|
To begin working hard or seriously; to begin fighting. |
|
| 420 |
set upon
|
To attack someone suddenly. |
|
| 421 |
shade in
|
To add shading or color to an area, especially in drawing. |
|
| 422 |
shake down
|
To extort money or valuables, usually by threats. (informal/US) |
|
| 423 |
shake down
|
To settle in; to become accustomed or stabilized. (informal) |
|
| 424 |
shake out
|
To shake something to remove its contents or make it straight. |
|
| 425 |
ship off
|
To send someone or something away, usually to a distant place. |
|
| 426 |
shoot away
|
To start shooting; or to leave quickly. (informal) |
|
| 427 |
shoot back
|
To return fire; or to reply quickly. |
|
| 428 |
shoot off
|
To leave in a hurry; to set out quickly. (informal) |
|
| 429 |
shoot out
|
To suddenly move out with force or speed (e.g., a car shooting out). |
|
| 430 |
short out
|
To fail due to an electrical short circuit. |
|
| 431 |
shout down
|
To silence someone by shouting more loudly. |
|
| 432 |
shove aside
|
To push something or someone out of the way. |
|
| 433 |
shove off
|
To leave; to start a journey. (casual/imperative, informal) |
|
| 434 |
show through
|
To be visible through something, like fabric or paint. |
|
| 435 |
shut away
|
To lock up or isolate someone or something. |
|
| 436 |
shut in
|
To keep someone or something inside; to stay indoors. |
|
| 437 |
shut out of
|
To prevent someone from entering or taking part. |
|
| 438 |
shut yourself away
|
To hide yourself from others; to isolate yourself. |
|
| 439 |
sidle up to
|
To move close to someone quietly or secretly. |
|
| 440 |
sign away
|
To give up rights by signing a document. |
|
| 441 |
sit about
|
To spend time idly without doing much. (British) |
|
| 442 |
sit in
|
To take part temporarily, often as a substitute. |
|
| 443 |
sit over
|
To stay sitting doing something slowly for a long time. |
|
| 444 |
sit with
|
To sit together with someone; to face or accept (a feeling or fact). |
|
| 445 |
skive off
|
To avoid work or school; to slack off. (British slang) |
|
| 446 |
slacken off
|
To become slower, less active, or weaker. |
|
| 447 |
slag off
|
To criticize someone harshly. (British slang) |
|
| 448 |
slant toward
|
To lean or be directed toward something (physically or in opinion). |
|
| 449 |
slip down
|
For food or drink to go down easily when swallowed. |
|
| 450 |
slip off to
|
To go secretly or quietly to a place. |
|
| 451 |
slob around (about)
|
To laze about; to act in a messy or lazy way. (British informal) |
|
| 452 |
slope off
|
To leave quietly, often to avoid work. (British informal) |
|
| 453 |
slough off
|
To shed or remove something, like dead skin; to get rid of something unnecessary. |
|
| 454 |
slug it out
|
To fight or compete fiercely until there is a clear winner. (informal) |
|
| 455 |
smoke out
|
To force someone out using smoke; to expose someone hiding. |
|
| 456 |
snaffle up
|
To quickly take or obtain something. (British informal) |
|
| 457 |
snap to it
|
To start doing something immediately; hurry up. (used as a command) |
|
| 458 |
sniff at
|
To treat something as unimportant; to dismiss with contempt. |
|
| 459 |
snuff out
|
To extinguish or put an end to something (a flame, hope, or life). |
|
| 460 |
sound off
|
To express one’s opinions loudly or complain forcefully. |
|
| 461 |
spaff away
|
To waste something carelessly, often money or resources. (British slang) |
|
| 462 |
spark up
|
To suddenly begin something, such as a conversation or smoking. |
|
| 463 |
spew out
|
To eject or gush out in large amounts. |
|
| 464 |
spew up
|
To vomit. (slang) |
|
| 465 |
spin out
|
To prolong something; to make it last longer than necessary. |
|
| 466 |
spirit away
|
To secretly remove or carry someone/something off. |
|
| 467 |
spirit off
|
To quickly and secretly take someone/something away. |
|
| 468 |
splash down
|
To land in water, especially of a spacecraft or aircraft. |
|
| 469 |
splash out
|
To spend a lot of money on something. (British informal) |
|
| 470 |
spoil for
|
To be eager or itching for something, especially a fight. |
|
| 471 |
sponge off
|
To live at the expense of someone else; to freeload. (British informal) |
|
| 472 |
sponge on
|
To depend on someone financially; to sponge off. (British informal) |
|
| 473 |
spring for
|
To pay for something, often as a treat for others. (US informal) |
|
| 474 |
spring on
|
To surprise someone with unexpected news or action. |
|
| 475 |
square away
|
To organize or finish something properly. |
|
| 476 |
square off
|
To take a fighting stance; to prepare for a conflict. |
|
| 477 |
square up to
|
To confront or deal bravely with someone or something. |
|
| 478 |
square with
|
To be consistent or in agreement with something. |
|
| 479 |
staff up
|
To increase staff or hire more employees. |
|
| 480 |
stand about
|
To loiter or stand idly without purpose. (British) |
|
| 481 |
stand aside
|
To step to one side; to withdraw from a position or responsibility. |
|
| 482 |
stand over
|
To watch closely or supervise, often to make sure someone does something correctly. |
|
| 483 |
stare down
|
To intimidate or defeat someone by staring at them. |
|
| 484 |
start off on
|
To begin doing something or working on something. |
|
| 485 |
start on
|
To start criticizing or scolding someone. (British informal) |
|
| 486 |
stash away
|
To hide and store something, usually money or valuables. |
|
| 487 |
stave in
|
To break or smash inward. |
|
| 488 |
steal away
|
To leave quietly and secretly. |
|
| 489 |
steal out
|
To slip out quietly without being noticed. |
|
| 490 |
steal over
|
(Feeling) to slowly spread or come over someone. |
|
| 491 |
steal up on
|
To creep up on someone or something quietly. |
|
| 492 |
step to
|
To confront or challenge someone, often in a threatening way. (Slang) |
|
| 493 |
stick at
|
To keep doing something persistently, not giving up. |
|
| 494 |
stick by
|
To remain loyal to someone; to support or not abandon them. |
|
| 495 |
stick down
|
To write something down; or to fasten with glue/tape. |
|
| 496 |
stick it to
|
To treat someone harshly; to get back at them. (Informal) |
|
| 497 |
stick out for
|
To insist on getting something; to refuse to give in. |
|
| 498 |
stiffen up
|
To become stiff or tense, physically or emotionally. |
|
| 499 |
stitch up
|
To sew something together |
|
| 500 |
stitch up
|
To trick or trap someone unfairly. (British informal) |
|
| 501 |
stomp off
|
To walk away heavily, often angrily. |
|
| 502 |
stomp on
|
To step on something forcefully; (informal) to treat someone harshly. |
|
| 503 |
stop around
|
To drop by or visit someone casually. (British) |
|
| 504 |
stop back
|
To return for another visit, usually later the same day. |
|
| 505 |
stop behind
|
To stay somewhere after others have left. |
|
| 506 |
stop out
|
To stay out away from home, especially late at night. |
|
| 507 |
strike down
|
To kill someone; or to officially cancel/overturn a law or decision. |
|
| 508 |
strike off
|
To remove someone’s name from a list; to expel (like a doctor/lawyer from a register). |
|
| 509 |
string along
|
To mislead someone so they keep following or believing you. |
|
| 510 |
string out
|
To make something last longer than necessary; to space things out. |
|
| 511 |
string together
|
To connect words, ideas, or things in a sequence. |
|
| 512 |
string up
|
To tie someone up; (informal) to hang someone by the neck. |
|
| 513 |
stuff up
|
To block or clog; (informal, British) to make a mess of something. |
|
| 514 |
stump up
|
To pay money unwillingly or with effort. (Informal) |
|
| 515 |
suck into
|
To get someone involved in something, often unwillingly. |
|
| 516 |
swan about
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To walk or behave in a proud, showy way. (British, informal) |
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| 517 |
swan around
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To move around in a relaxed, elegant way. (British, informal) |
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| 518 |
swan in
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To arrive casually or without concern. (British, informal) |
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| 519 |
swan off
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To go away casually, without much thought. (British, informal) |
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| 520 |
swear down
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To strongly insist that something is true. (British, informal) |
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| 521 |
syphon off
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To take money, resources, etc. for a different use. (= siphon off) |
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| 522 |
tack onto
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To add something extra, often at the end. |
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| 523 |
tag with
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To attach a tag or label to something. |
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| 524 |
tail away
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To gradually become smaller, weaker, or fewer (sound, numbers, etc.). |
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| 525 |
tail back
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To form a long line of traffic. (British) |
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| 526 |
talk around
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To persuade indirectly; to avoid talking directly about the main issue. |
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| 527 |
talk at
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To talk to someone without listening to them. |
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| 528 |
talk round
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To persuade someone; to discuss something indirectly. (British) |
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| 529 |
talk yourself out
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To talk so much that you become tired. |
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| 530 |
tap for
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To ask for something (help, money, etc.). |
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| 531 |
tap off with
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To go off romantically or sexually with someone. (British, slang) |
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| 532 |
tap up
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To persuade or recruit someone (often secretly, like a player). (British) |
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| 533 |
tear at
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To pull violently at something; to try to rip it away. |
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| 534 |
tear into
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To criticize someone severely; to attack physically |
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| 535 |
tee off on
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To attack or hit someone; to lash out at(US, informal) |
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| 536 |
throw over
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To abandon or reject (a person, idea, or agreement) |
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| 537 |
throw yourself at
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To devote yourself eagerly to someone or something |
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| 538 |
tick along
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To continue steadily without major problems(British, informal) |
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| 539 |
tick away
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To pass (of time, with a ticking sound) |
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| 540 |
tick by
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To pass slowly (of time) |
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| 541 |
tick over
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To run quietly at low power (of an engine); to operate smoothly but without much activity(British) |
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| 542 |
tie back
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To fasten or pull something, like hair or curtains, backward |
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| 543 |
tie in
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To connect or relate something; to be consistent with |
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| 544 |
toddle off
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To walk away in a clumsy or childish manner(British, informal) |
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| 545 |
tool up
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To equip with the necessary tools or machinery |
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| 546 |
tootle off
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To go somewhere in a leisurely or casual way(British, informal) |
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| 547 |
toss about
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To throw or move things around randomly; to discuss or treat ideas carelessly |
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| 548 |
toss back
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To drink something quickly, often in one gulp |
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| 549 |
toss down
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To eat or drink something quickly |
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| 550 |
toss off
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To do something quickly and easily; to drink something in one go |
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| 551 |
toss up
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To decide something by tossing a coin |
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| 552 |
touch for
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To ask someone for something, especially money (British, informal) |
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| 553 |
toy at
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To fiddle with or play lightly with something |
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| 554 |
toy over
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To think about or play with an idea without commitment |
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| 555 |
trade down
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To replace something expensive with something cheaper |
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| 556 |
trade upon
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To take advantage of or exploit something (same as "trade on") |
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| 557 |
trickle down
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To spread gradually from the top to lower levels |
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| 558 |
trip out
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To experience hallucinations or altered reality (slang) |
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| 559 |
trot off
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To leave quickly, often with small, quick steps |
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| 560 |
try back
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To call again or make another attempt (e.g., by phone) |
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| 561 |
tuck in
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To eat food eagerly and with enjoyment (British, informal) |
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| 562 |
tuck into
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To start eating something with enthusiasm (British, informal) |
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| 563 |
tuck up
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To fold or raise clothes or bedding; to cover someone comfortably |
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| 564 |
urge upon
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To strongly recommend or try to persuade someone to do something. |
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| 565 |
vacuum up
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To clean by sucking with a vacuum; to take in or absorb quickly. |
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| 566 |
vamp up
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To make quickly or improve something in a rough way. (British, informal) |
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| 567 |
veg out
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To relax and do nothing; to spend time idly. (Informal) |
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| 568 |
wade in
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To begin something energetically or to get involved forcefully. (Informal) |
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| 569 |
wade into
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To attack something energetically or to take it on with force. (Informal) |
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| 570 |
wait about
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To stay somewhere doing nothing, usually while waiting. (British, informal) |
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| 571 |
wait behind
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To stay after others have left; to remain in a place. (British) |
|
| 572 |
wait in
|
To stay at home waiting for someone or something. (British) |
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| 573 |
wait out
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To stay in a place until something bad or unpleasant ends. |
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| 574 |
want out
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To want to leave a situation, relationship, or agreement. (Informal, mainly US) |
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| 575 |
wave aside
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To dismiss or ignore something, often with a gesture. |
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| 576 |
wave on
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To signal someone to keep moving or go ahead by waving. |
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| 577 |
weigh out
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To measure a specific amount, usually using scales. |
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| 578 |
weird out
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To make someone feel strange, uncomfortable, or surprised. (Informal) |
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| 579 |
wheel out
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To bring out something, often used too many times, for display or use. (Informal, sometimes disapproving) |
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| 580 |
wheel round
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To turn around quickly. |
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| 581 |
whip into
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To move quickly into a place or situation. |
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| 582 |
whip out of
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To leave or get out of a place suddenly. |
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| 583 |
whip through
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To complete something very quickly and easily. |
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| 584 |
whisk away
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To take or carry someone or something away quickly. |
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| 585 |
wig out
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To lose control, panic, or freak out. (US, slang) |
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| 586 |
wiggle out
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To get out of a responsibility or situation by being tricky. |
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| 587 |
wimp out
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To quit, give up, or avoid doing something out of fear or weakness. (Informal) |
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| 588 |
wind on
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To pass (about time); to move a clock or watch forward. |
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| 589 |
winkle out
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To force or persuade someone or something out of a hiding place or difficult situation. (British, informal) |
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| 590 |
wire up
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To connect with wires; to set up electrical or electronic connections. |
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| 591 |
word up
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To give information or put something into words. (Informal, mainly US slang) |
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| 592 |
work over
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To beat someone up; to examine something thoroughly. (Informal) |
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| 593 |
yack on
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To talk continuously and tediously. (British, slang) |
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| 594 |
yammer on
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To complain or talk persistently in an annoying way. (Informal) |
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| 595 |
zero out
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To reduce a number or balance to zero. (US) |
|
| 596 |
zonk out
|
To fall asleep quickly; to become unconscious. (Informal) |
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| 597 |
zoom off
|
To leave quickly at high speed. |
|
| 598 |
foul up
|
To spoil something by making a mistake |
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| 599 |
cast down
|
To make someone feel very sad or discouraged. |
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| 600 |
lop off
|
To cut something off or reduce an amount |
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| 601 |
haul off
|
To pull back your arm to hit someone, or to take someone away by force |
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| 602 |
fritter away
|
To waste time or money on unimportant things |
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| 603 |
crap out
|
To quit or back out due to fear or exhaustion |
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| 604 |
crap out
|
To stop working or fail suddenly (of a machine) |
|
| 605 |
crap out
|
To fail completely or have a poor result |
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