cut down (to reduce or lessen something) We have to cut down on expenses. You should cut down on coffee and cigarettes. She is trying to cut down on fatty foods. My doctor advised me to cut down on my working hours. (to make a tree fall to the ground by cutting it …
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go on (to continue) Please go on with your work. We can’t go on working without a break. (to happen) There was a party going on next door. We don’t know what went on there. envocabulary.com
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give (to provide something for someone or let them have it as a present): My grandmother gave me a necklace. Let me give the waiter a tip. present (to give something to someone, especially in a formal way or in a ceremony): She will present the prizes to the winners. award …
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pour cold water informal (say or do something to discourage) Sorry, I didn’t mean to pour cold water on your suggestion. Don’t pour cold water on her optimism. You’re always trying to throw cold water on my ideas. also, throw cold water envocabulary.com
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fat chance (little or no chance) Many people applied for the job, and I have a fat chance to get it. You want me to go on a date with you? Fat chance! envocabulary.com
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