play for time (to delay something until you are ready) I was playing for time so I could collect my thoughts. What you can do is play for time until the police arrive. envocabulary.com
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do time informal (to be in prison) If you continue to steal, you will end up doing time again. You will do time unless you tell me the truth. He has done time for bank robbery. envocabulary.com
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sore (hurting, painful) I can’t lift heavy weights. My back is sore. She has a sore throat. US, informal (upset, angry) She is still sore because I didn’t invite her to the party. Don’t be sore at me; I didn’t do it on purpose. sour (having a sharp taste …
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pain (highly unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury, illness, etc.) He is in great pain. This pill should help ease the pain. pane (a sheet of glass, used in a window or door) Who broke that pane in the skylight? I need a ladder to reach the top panes. envocabulary.com
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run on (to continue for longer than expected) I don’t want this meeting to run on more than an hour. The war could run on for years. (to operate or work on) This radio runs on batteries. Does this car run on diesel? envocabulary.com
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