bring down (reduce the price or level of something) The government aims to bring down housing prices. The ice cubes will bring down her temperature. (cause to fall or collapse) This weapon will bring down any jet fighter. (defeat or cause to lose power) Some neighboring countries are trying …
Read More »an arm and a leg (a large amount of money) The house repairs cost us an arm and a leg. This new model is of high quality, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. That new car cost him an arm and a leg. envocabulary.com
Read More »know your own mind (know what you want, like, or believe) You are old enough to know your own mind and make the decision for yourself. Daniel is a very bright and intelligent man who knows his own mind. envocabulary.com
Read More »young (having lived or existed for only a short time; not old): young children/animals/trees teenage (between 13 and 19 of age): We have two teenage children. teen American informal (teenage): He is too old now for teen parties. juvenile (relating to young people): Juvenile crime is increasing at a …
Read More »chasing your tail (working hard to do something but achieving very little) The report is still not ready; it seems that I’ve been chasing my tail all day. Are you sure what you are doing is useful and that you are not chasing your tail? envocabulary.com
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