English Vocabulary

  line of sight (line of direct vision) There is a tall building that obstructs our line of sight. She was trying to place herself directly in my line of sight.   envocabulary.com

  hold the line (to maintain the current position or situation) Pressure would be on, but we would try to hold the line on prices. (remain on the telephone) Please hold the line. I’m trying to connect with you.   envocabulary.com

  dog days (the hottest days of the year between early July and early September) We used to eat watermelons every afternoon during the dog days of summer. These are the dog days, and we often go swimming.   envocabulary.com

  cut the crap  offensive (stop talking about things that are stupid or not true) Just cut the crap and tell us how you spent the money. Let’s cut the crap and get to the important matters. Cut the crap, everyone, and get to work.   envocabulary.com

  stick around  informal (to stay in a place or near a place) Stick around here; we may need your help. You can go. I’ll stick around until they arrive. I told him to stay, but he didn’t stick around.   envocabulary.com