turn out (to happen, to end up) It didn’t turn out the way I planned. I believe that all will turn out for the best. (end up being, prove to be) The job turned out to be much easier than I thought. She turned out to be his wife’s sister. (to go to …
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more (a greater amount or degree of): Would you like some more coffee? additional formal (more than what is already available): The United States will deploy 5000 additional troops to Afghanistan. further (additional; more): We have to wait for a further two days. extra (in addition to the usual amount …
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like a house on fire (very well and quickly) I’m sure you and your girlfriend are going to get along like a house on fire. Once you get used to her, you’ll get along like a house on fire. envocabulary.com
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get your own house in order (to solve your own problems before criticizing other people’s) Before you criticize the others, make sure you have your own house in order. We should work hard to put our own house in order. He needs to get his own house in order. envocabulary.com
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carry off (to succeed in doing something difficult) The task was difficult to carry off, but she didn’t give up. I think she has the experience to carry off the job. (to win a prize, trophy, etc.) The winner will carry off the prize. envocabulary.com
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