clear up (make a place clean and neat by putting things back where they belong) I have to clear up the house before my parents get back. (the clouds go away; it stops raining) It is raining hard now, but it will clear up in the afternoon. (to deal …
Read More »wake up (to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping) Wake me up whenever you leave the house. What time do you wake up in the morning? envocabulary.com
Read More »call on (ask a person or organization to do something) The human rights group has called on military leaders to stop killing civilians. The teacher always calls on me to answer the tough questions. Sometimes we have to call on outside expertise to resolve technical problems. (visit someone for …
Read More »turn someone down (to say no to someone’s request or offer) If you turn her down, it will definitely hurt her feelings. The bank turned down our request for a loan. Tim asked her out, but she turned him down. envocabulary.com
Read More »keep your pants on American Informal (be patient; calm down) Look at the time! We’re going to be late. – Keep your pants on; I’ll be ready in a minute. I will try my best to keep my pants on throughout the meeting. envocabulary.com
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