knock it off informal (stop it, stop doing that) Knock it off, Joe. We’re trying to sleep. Come on, guys, knock it off; you’re breaking the furniture. envocabulary.com
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hang in there (not to give up; be patient) No matter how hard it is, just hang in there. You just have to hang in there, and everything will be fine. envocabulary.com
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repeat Ways to ask someone to repeat something Would you mind repeating that? What was that? Could you repeat that, please? I beg your pardon? Do you mind repeating that? I’m sorry? Come again? I didn’t hear that. Can you repeat that? Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. Can …
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dew (tiny drops of water that form at night on grass, trees, etc.) There would be heavy dew in this area during the spring. Everywhere was still wet with dew. due (expected to happen or arrive) This road is due to open in June. The next train is …
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cut through (take a shorter route across) We decided to cut through the forest to get home. (to slice something) The knot was too tight to untie it, so I cut through the rope with a knife. envocabulary.com
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