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
Read More »Ways to say “wait”
wait Ways to say “wait. “ Just a second. Wait a second Give me a second. Let me see. Just a moment. Wait a moment. Give me a moment. Let me think. Just a minute. Wait a minute. Give me a minute. Let’s see. I’ll be right with you. …
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