eat up something (to eat all of something) Be a good boy and eat up your lunch. Try to eat up your supper before you get to bed. (use a large amount of) Our living expenses are eating up a large part of my income. This project ate up …
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work through (to deal with a problem or stressful situation) I think you need to see a psychologist to work through your depression. The couple work through their problems together. (to work without stopping) I have to work through the night to meet the deadline. envocabulary.com
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work on (try to convince) He will work on the boss to give us a day off. (try to improve or achieve) I need to work on my pronunciation. envocabulary.com
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knee-high to a grasshopper informal (very young, very small child) I started learning English when I was knee-high to a grasshopper. I have known Jim since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. envocabulary.com
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in the doghouse informal (in trouble because someone is upset or angry with you) I’m in the doghouse for forgetting my wife’s birthday. Arthur was in the doghouse for being late. I’m in the doghouse with Jane, but I don’t know why. envocabulary.com
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