course (route, path, or direction) The ship had to change course to avoid the storm. We are on course for the river. The plane set course for Bermuda. UK (a series of lessons on a certain subject) I have completed a course in first aid. He wants to take …
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get in (to arrive home or at the place of work) My husband didn’t get in until 1:00 a.m. What time did you get in from school? He got in late this morning. (to enter a place by force) Firefighters managed to get in through the window. The burglar …
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drop off (to decrease, become less) The number of children in the school has dropped off this year. Sales have dropped off since last year. informal (to take someone to a place by car, especially while you are driving somewhere else) Can you drop the kids off at daycare on your …
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brave (ready to face danger and endure pain or hardship without fear): He is a brave soldier. courageous (ready to face danger, pain, or opposition without fear): She was amazingly courageous. valiant formal (having or showing courage or determination): Every dog is valiant at his own door. plucky informal (having or showing …
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rub elbows (to meet and talk with someone socially) At the party, I was able to rub elbows with a famous singer. I’m worried that my son might rub elbows with criminals. envocabulary.com
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