wake up (to become or make awake): I usually wake up early. The alarm woke me at 6 a.m. wake literary (to become or make awake): Please wake the others. get up (rise from bed after sleeping): She rarely gets up before 8 a.m. awaken formal (wake up): Kindly awaken …
Read More »down to the wire informal (until the very last moment) Both teams played well, and the game went right down to the wire. They worked down to the wire to meet the deadline. envocabulary.com
Read More »find your feet (to become familiar with a new situation or experience) It will take you a while to find your feet in this new job. I just recently joined the company, so I’m still finding my feet. envocabulary.com
Read More »tamper (to touch or make changes to something without permission in a way that causes damage or harm) Someone has entered the room and tampered with my computer. If you try to tamper with this package, Mom will be furious. temper (a state of mind; mood or humor) You …
Read More »sail (travel by water) We sailed from Naples to Boston. The ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge. sale (the act of selling something) The sale of marijuana is prohibited here. We would prefer to lower the price rather than lose the sale. envocabulary.com
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