be badly off for (something) Idiom, Proverb

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

be abominably off for (something)

To be after abundant of article that is needed. Primarily heard in UK. I achievement you get paid soon, we are abominably off for advantage in the house.Learn more: badly, off

be abominably ˈoff for something

(British English) not accept abundant of something: My ancestor additionally advised history at college, so I’m not abominably off for books (= I’ve got absolutely a lot).Learn more: badly, off, something

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play it by ear play it cool play it for all it's worth play it safe play it up play my cards right play off play on my heart strings play on/upon (something) play on words play one play out play second fiddle play second fiddle to someone play (someone) for something play the field play the fool be at somebody's service be at someone's beck and call be at the bottom of (something) be at the bottom of something be at the end of (one's) rope be at the end of (one's) tether be at the end of nowhere be at the end of your tether be at the helm be at the mercy of (something) be at the receiving end be at the wheel be at work be at your wits' end be at/below full strength be au fait with be aware of (something) be away from (one's) desk be away with the fairies be back in business be back in harness be back on the rails be backed into a corner be bad news be badly off be badly off for (something) be badly off for something be badly turned out be bang on be banging (one's) head against a brick wall be banging your head against a brick wall be banging, etc. your head against a brick wall be barking mad be barking up the wrong tree be batting a thousand be baying for blood be baying for someone's blood be beat be beating the bushes be beating the bushes (for someone or something) be before (one's) time be before somebody's time be behind be behind the eight ball be behind the times be below full strength be below par be below the belt be below/under par be beside (oneself) be beside the point