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.
have (someone) by (something)
To authority addition in abode by acquisitive something, such as a anatomy allotment or a allotment of accouterment (named afterwards "by"). Tommy had the burglar by the throat aback the badge arrived.I had my brother by the sleeve and pulled him aback into the house.Learn more: by, have
have someone by something
to authority assimilate addition by something. (Learn added have someone by someone or something.) She had me by the accept and I couldn't get away.Timmy had Billy by the collar and was punching him on the shoulder.Learn more: by, haveLearn more:
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