mess up informal (to spoil or ruin something important) If I make a mistake, it may mess up my whole week’s work. Her drug addiction has messed up her life. (to make untidy or dirty) His hair was messed up, and there was a bruise on his face. Don’t mess up …
Read More »mess around (to behave in a silly or joking way) Stop messing around; I’m quite serious. Is this for real or just messing around? informal (to waste time doing things without a particular purpose) Now stop messing around and get back to work. We have no time to mess around. envocabulary.com
Read More »put through (to connect someone by telephone) Please hold the line. I’ll put you through to our manager. The operator put me through to the island. informal (to make someone experience something unpleasant or difficult) She has put me through absolute hell recently. I’m sorry to put you through this …
Read More »put in (to formally request or apply for something) They have put in a claim for damages. She is going to put in for early retirement. I want to put in for the job. (to spend time or effort doing something) We’ve put in a lot of time and money on that project. Let’s …
Read More »get ahead (to make progress; become more successful) I think Mike has the ability to get ahead in this profession. Work hard, and you’ll get ahead of the rest of the class. envocabulary.com
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