get out (to leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.) Get out of my house, or I’ll call the police. She got out of the car to survey the damage. American English, spoken (to become known; leak out) We must not let the truth get out and cause a scandal. If …
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partner (someone you do an activity with): My partners and I are launching a new business. I need a dance partner. colleague (someone you work with, especially in a company or organization): He is a colleague of mine. co-worker US (someone you work with doing the same kind of job): Would …
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out of character (not in accord with a person’s character or personality) What he had done at my birthday party was completely out of character. Molly was a nice girl. What could make her behave so out of character? envocabulary.com
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in character (in accordance with a person’s character or personality) It was quite in character for him to help people in need. Mike was rude last night, and that was not in character because he is usually polite. envocabulary.com
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bight (a curve on a coast or a large river) There are no mountains behind the Great Australian Bight. (a curve or loop in a rope) There were many bights in the rope. bite (to use your teeth to cut something) She bites her fingernails when she is …
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