background definition background (someone’s previous work, education, family, etc.): I don’t know anything about her background. (information that helps to understand a situation or a problem): Let me give you a brief background on the subject. (the view behind the main things or people in a picture): The photo shows a …
Read More »make out (to see, hear, or understand something that is not very clear) I could not make out who that figure was in the darkness. No one can make out your writing. (to write what is necessary for something) I will make out a check for you. The doctor …
Read More »make off informal (to leave quickly in order to escape) When the rabbit saw us, it made off at once. The police arrested the burglar as he was about to make off with a stolen car. envocabulary.com
Read More »tighten the purse strings (to be stricter about spending money) The government will have to tighten the purse strings for another year. The economy is in a mess, and everyone tightened the purse strings. envocabulary.com
Read More »loosen the purse strings (to be less strict about spending money) You shouldn’t expect me to loosen the purse strings on everything. If you want to live in luxury, you have to loosen the purse strings. envocabulary.com
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