out of turn (to say something you’re not supposed to say or you have no right to say) He offended many of his friends by speaking out of turn. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to speak out of turn. (not in regular order or at the wrong time) You …
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click (a short, sharp sound) We heard the latch click on the front door. The lock opened with a click. (to press a button on a computer mouse) Right-click on the icon and select properties. Click the link to download the file. informal (to become friends) Jane and I met at a …
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move out (to leave the place where you live) We pack our things and move out tomorrow. My lease ends at the end of July, so I’ll have to move out. envocabulary.com
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I am hungry Ways to say, “I am hungry”. I need food. My stomach feels like my throat has been cut. I’m puckish. I’m so hungry I could eat a scabby horse. I’m craving. I’m so hungry, I could eat an ox. I’m famished. My tummy is talking to me. …
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move on (to leave a job, activity, subject, etc. for another one) I love my job, but I think it is time to move on. Let’s move on to the next exercise. (to leave a place and travel to another) We stayed there for a few days before moving on. …
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