cut across (take a shorter route across) We’ll reach there on time if we cut across this field. (to affect or concern) These problems cut across all social levels. envocabulary.com
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build up (increase in amount, size, or strength) The traffic along this road really builds up after seven o’clock. I need to do more exercise to build up my strength. envocabulary.com
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intelligent (having a high level of mental ability and being good at thinking clearly and understanding ideas): We have selected the most intelligent students. She is very intelligent. clever (intelligent and quick at learning and doing things): Our children are all clever. Mike is quite clever. smart US (clever): …
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sing a different tune (to change your opinion, attitude, or behavior) You will sing a different tune when you see how much it costs. I think Jane will sing a different tune when the baby comes. envocabulary.com
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back to the drawing board (to start over again because the previous plan failed) Let’s go back to the drawing board and start again. It was back to the drawing board after the project proved too costly. envocabulary.com
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