vamp up (to improve or repair) They have vamped up the design. He can vamp up shoes and old boots in such a design that you would not know them. envocabulary.com
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keep down (to keep something at a low level) The government should do more to keep prices down. I walk to work because I want to keep my weight down. Keep your voice down; I’m trying to sleep. (to stop someone from being successful or happy) The soldiers are …
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keep back (to not go near) Keep back from the edge of the cliff; it isn’t safe. They erected a barrier to keep back the crowds. (to not tell something) I am sure he is keeping something back. I will not keep back anything from you. (to hide your feelings) She …
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new (recently bought; made; not used before): This is my new jacket. Did you buy your laptop new or second-hand? brand new (completely new): Jake just bought a brand new car. fresh (new or different): I need a fresh sheet of paper. She is full of fresh ideas. novel (new, unusual or …
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give someone the green light (to give someone permission or approval to go ahead with something) My father gave me the green light to go on a school trip. The government has decided to give the green light to the project. envocabulary.com
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