jangle nerves (make you feel annoyed or nervous) The constant whine of this machine jangles my nerves. The noise of the kids in the playground jangled my nerves. envocabulary.com
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jam on the brakes (press down the brakes of a car suddenly and forcefully) The driver jammed on the brakes, and the car skidded and went into a tree. I had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the animal. envocabulary.com
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set down (write or record) I like to set down my important thoughts in my dairy. Tom listened to her and set down every word she said. envocabulary.com
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set back (slow down; cause to get behind schedule) Lack of money have set back our research program. The cold weather set back the planting by several weeks. set back informal (cost a sum of money) Her new dress set her back over $200. A car like this will …
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vanish into the air (disappear suddenly in a mysterious way) I parked my car somewhere here. It can’t just vanish into thin air. A few years ago, her husband disappeared into thin air. envocabulary.com
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