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 …
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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 …
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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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get through (to make a connection by telephone) I got through to Jane on her cellphone yesterday. I tried to call you all day but couldn’t get through. (to finish a job) We have a lot of work to get through before lunch. When you get through your …
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give out (to stop working) I hope my car doesn’t give out in the middle of the desert. Her leg gave out, and she fell to the ground. (to distribute a number of things among a group of people) The teacher will give out the examination papers to the …
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