catch my drift (understand what I am saying; understand my point) We lived in the same room, if you catch my drift. I’m glad you’re catching my drift at last. I think he didn’t quite get my drift. Also: get my drift envocabulary.com
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shadow (a dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object) The lamp cast shadows on the wall. On a sunny day, you can see your own shadow on the ground. shade (a cooler area that is protected from direct sunlight) It was a hot …
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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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