more (a greater amount or degree of): Would you like some more coffee? additional formal (more than what is already available): We will deploy 500 additional troops to the area. further (additional; more): We have to wait for a further two days. extra (in addition to the usual amount or …
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like a house on fire (very well and quickly) I’m sure you and your girlfriend are going to get along like a house on fire. Once you get used to her, you’ll get along like a house on fire. envocabulary.com
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get your own house in order (to solve your own problems before criticizing other people’s) Before you criticize the others, make sure you have your own house in order. We should work hard to put our own house in order. He needs to get his own house in order. envocabulary.com
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carry off (to succeed in doing something difficult) The task was difficult to carry off, but she didn’t give up. I think she has the experience to carry off the job. (to win a prize, trophy, etc.) The winner will carry off the prize. envocabulary.com
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carry out formal (to do and complete a particular piece of work, research, etc.) The construction work was carried out by local people. I’ll have to carry out a series of tests. envocabulary.com
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