off the hook informal (out of trouble or difficulty) If you do it again, I won’t let you off the hook so easily. Mike is trying to help her get off the hook. envocabulary.com
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pedal (a lever that you press with your foot to make a bicycle, car, or machine move, work, or stop) His feet can hardly reach the pedals of his bike. Press the accelerator pedal to go and brake pedal to stop. This sewing machine operates by a foot pedal. paddle (a …
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mitigate formal (to make less severe, serious, etc.) The government is taking steps to mitigate poverty. We need to figure out a way to mitigate the problem. militate formal (work for or against) Her experience militates her getting a promotion. The current political situation can militate against economic growth. …
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bring on (cause to happen or appear) Stress will bring on different kinds of illnesses. She died of a heart attack brought on by stress and worry. envocabulary.com
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bring off (to do or achieve something difficult) She managed to bring off her speech with ease. They brought off an excellent performance. envocabulary.com
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