do for British informal (seriously hurt or kill) Climbing those high peaks nearly did for me. The severe cold did for him. (ruin, destroy) Those rough gravel roads have really done for my car. envocabulary.com
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do down British English informal (to criticize someone unfairly to humiliate them) Everyone in the meeting was trying to do me down. Don’t do yourself down! You will pass the exam with flying colors. envocabulary.com
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cherry pick (pick or accept the best) You can cherry-pick the school you want to go to. We are going to buy the whole equipment and not just cherry-pick the best ones. envocabulary.com
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champagne taste on a beer budget (like expensive things you can’t afford) I spent all my salary in two days. I guess I’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget. Jane has a champagne taste on a beer budget. She often buys designer clothes. envocabulary.com
Read More »can’t hold your liquor
can’t hold your liquor disapproving (a small amount of alcohol affects you badly) Leo can’t hold his liquor, so please do not keep filling his glass. The problem is that you can’t hold your liquor, and we don’t want you to start fighting. envocabulary.com
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