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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better late than never (it is better to do something late than never do it at all) He is learning to drive a car at age fifty, but it’s better late than never. (it is better to come late than never) She was stuck in a traffic jam and arrived late, …
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beat around the bush (to discuss a subject without coming to the main point) Don’t beat around the bush. Tell me what you want. Just give me a straight yes or no, and don’t beat around the bush. envocabulary.com
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