put on (to wear clothes, shoes, or make-up) I’ll put on my best dress for the party. He put on his shoes and went out. Lucy is in front of the mirror and putting on her makeup. envocabulary.com
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plug in (to connect an electrical device to another or to an electrical outlet using a plug) I plugged in the keyboard at the back of the computer. Where can I plug in the vacuum cleaner? I unplug the phone when I’m too busy. Opposite: unplug envocabulary.com
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follow up (to try to find out more about) The CEO decided to follow up on this project as it proceeds. The police never followed up on his complaint. (to do something more to complete or deal with something) I’ll follow up on my letter with phone calls. You just start the work, …
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occasional only before noun (happening sometimes, but not often or regularly): I receive occasional phone calls from him. sporadic written (happening only occasionally, but not regularly): We still hear sporadic gunfire during the night. intermittent (happening with periods in between, but not regularly): There will be intermittent showers throughout …
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bite the bullet informal (to endure or deal with something difficult or unpleasant) We need to bite the bullet and spend less until he gets back. I hate washing the dishes, but I’ll just have to bite the bullet. [from the old-time when giving wounded soldiers a bullet to bite …
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