get over (to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem) I’ll try my best to get over this problem. That is difficult, but I have gotten over more severe situations. (to become well again after an illness, shock, etc.) I got over the flu, but now my brother has …
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wake up (to become or make awake): I usually wake up early. The alarm woke me up at 6 in the morning. wake literary (to become or make awake): Please wake the others. get up (rise from bed after sleeping): She never gets up before eight. awaken formal (wake …
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down to the wire informal (until the very last moment) Both teams played well, and the game went right down to the wire. They worked down to the wire to meet the deadline. envocabulary.com
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find your feet (to become familiar with a new situation or experience) It will take you a while to find your feet in this new job. I just recently joined the company, so I’m still finding my feet. envocabulary.com
Read More »tamper vs. temper
tamper (to touch or make changes to something without permission in a way that causes damage or harm) Someone has entered the room and tampered with my computer. If you try to tamper with this package, Mom will kill you. temper (a state of mind; mood or humor) You must …
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