look through (to read quickly and not pay much attention to detail) He looked through the contract before signing it. Could you look through the report and see if it’s alright? envocabulary.com
Read More »defeat
defeat (to win against someone in a fight, competition, game, etc.): The army was ready to defeat the rebels. beat spoken (to win against someone in a fight, competition, game, etc.): I can beat her at chess. overcome (to defeat; succeed in dealing with a problem): They have finally …
Read More »hot water
hot water informal (trouble; a difficult situation) James got in hot water because he crashed his father’s car into a tree. We’re already in hot water over the cost of raw materials. envocabulary.com
Read More »get in gear
get in gear informal (to start working effectively, making progress) We have to get in gear if we want to finish this job today. The company finally got its production in gear. envocabulary.com
Read More »Ways to say, “I understand.”
I understand Ways to say, “I understand.” I know what you mean. I see what you mean. It’s Ok; I catch your drift. That’s clear. Thank you. I see where you’re coming from. I hear what you are saying. That makes sense. I follow your drift. I take your point. …
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