answer for [phrasal verb] (accept to be responsible for) He has to answer for where every dollar goes. (be punished for, pay for) He will have to answer for his crimes one day. (speak on behalf of) I like it myself, but I can’t answer for my colleagues. answer for …
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answer back [phrasal verb] (reply rudely to someone in authority) I wanted to answer back, but I stopped myself and said nothing. Don’t answer back to your father. (to talk back, defend yourself) It’s so harsh to criticize him without giving him the chance to answer back. …
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a charley horse informal (a sudden painful tightening in a muscle, cramp) He got a charley horse in his leg while he was running. Whenever you get a charley horse in your leg, you should get up and walk. charley horse – English Vocabulary
Read More »Open a can of worms
Open a can of worms (a matter that becomes even more complicated as you try to deal with it) I don’t want to open a can of worms by looking into his iPhone. The government is reluctant to change the policy now because it doesn’t want to open a …
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a big fish (an important or powerful person) Daniel is a big fish in the world of politics. We meet a big fish, the company’s CEO. big fish – English Vocabulary
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