run off (to escape from a place, person, or situation) His wife has run off with another man. He ran off with all the money in the safe. The rain is coming. We should run off now. (flow out) The rainwater will run off through this channel. US (to force a person or animal to …
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run down (to crash against and knock down or sink) Their son was run down by a bus outside school. The ship ran down a small fishing boat in thick fog. (to criticize someone in an unfair way) You are always running her down in front of other people. She never gave me any …
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cancel (to end an agreement or arrangement): I’ll call the hotel to cancel my reservation. annul formal (to state that something is no longer legally valid): They want to annul their marriage. revoke formal (to officially end a law, decision, or promise): if you get another speeding ticket, your …
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sound as a bell informal (in perfect condition) You must be glad to know that your heart is as sound as a bell. The doctor said his constitution was sound as a bell. envocabulary.com
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ring a bell informal (sound familiar) The name doesn’t ring a bell with me, but that face sure does. His face rings a bell. I’m sure I’ve seen him before. envocabulary.com
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