viper in one’s bosom (someone who betrays those who have helped them) He would steal anything he could. I have reared a viper in my bosom. We just cherished a viper in our bosom. envocabulary.com
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zip it US informal (a rude way of telling someone to stop talking) She was very angry and told him to zip it. Just zip it, Jane; I’m fed up with your constant niggling. envocabulary.com
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do (to perform an action or activity): I have to do my homework. carry out formal (to do and complete a particular piece of work, research, etc.): The construction work was carried out by local people. conduct formal (to organize and carry out something): We are conducting a technical experiment. undertake (to …
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feel up to (to feel well enough or have the energy to do something) I am very tired. I don’t really feel up to going out tonight. Let’s go on with our work now, if you feel up to it. envocabulary.com
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crop up (to appear or happen unexpectedly) In our office, new problems crop up every day. I’ll be late tonight, sweetheart. Some new work has cropped up at the office. envocabulary.com
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