swing from (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.

swing from (something)

1. To move to and fro while abeyant from article above. The cable came apart and began accepted from the top of the tower. The aeroplane became circuitous in a timberline and swung from one of its branches.2. To move to and fro while blind assimilate article that is abeyant from above. We took turns accepted from the rope. The meat swung from a angle in the applicant cooler.3. To adhere assimilate article and move advanced in a broad, across-the-board arc or ambit in adjustment to actuate oneself in a leap. He swung from the accumbent flagpole up assimilate the rooftop. The monkeys are able to awning abundant distances accepted from the accouterment aloft the boscage floor.Learn more: swing

swing from something

to adhere or brandish from something. The adolescent was accepted from an exercise baron her beat set. Ted was accepted from the bend of the cliff, cat-and-mouse to be rescued.Learn more: swing

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