vote down (to reject by voting) A majority of House members voted down the proposal. They decided to vote down the dam project. envocabulary.com
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veer off (to change direction) The driver fell asleep while driving and veered off the road. All of a sudden, the missile veered off course. envocabulary.com
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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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