collusion formal (a secret agreement, especially in order to do something dishonest or deceive people) The officials are in collusion with drug traffickers. The market leaders were acting in collusion with each other to inflate prices. collision (a violent accident in which one vehicle hits another) His car was in …
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chop up (to cut something into small pieces) I do not like to chop up onions. That makes my eyes sting. Can you chop up the vegetables for me? envocabulary.com
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call up US informal (to telephone someone) We’ll call you up tomorrow morning. I called up a friend just for a chat. Do you want me to call up the doctor? (bring to mind, evoke) This music calls up memories of my childhood. envocabulary.com
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necessary (needed to have or do in order to make a situation possible): No experience is necessary for this job. Oxygen is necessary for life on earth. essential (extremely necessary and important): It is essential to prepare for the exam. vital (essential for something to succeed or exist): Vitamins and minerals are vital …
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give the benefit of the doubt (to believe something good about someone, rather than something bad when you are not sure) We didn’t know whether he was telling the truth or not, but we gave him the benefit of the doubt. I’ll go easy on Jane and give her …
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