rack up US informal (to get as time passes; to accumulate) John racked up a $3000 debt when he was in Florida. He has been racking up a lot of unauthorized absences recently. (to increase something) We are doing our best to rack up the highest score possible. They racked up the charges by …
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vouch for (to promise that someone will have a good character or behavior) I’ll vouch for him. He’s a good boy. You can phone my office; they’ll vouch for me. (to say that you believe that something is good or true) She has the ability to work hard, …
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veer away (to change course; to stay away) The car was going straight towards a tree but veered away at the last minute. Some birds veered away from the flock. envocabulary.com
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get on (to board a bus, train, etc.) I got on the train and went to Indiana. We get on the boat and leave this island. UK (to have a friendly relationship) I hope we’ll get on well together. I don’t really get along with my neighbors. How do you get on …
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get off informal (escape a punishment) You were lucky to get off with a fine. She’ll get off if there isn’t enough evidence against her. (to leave a place, usually to start a journey) If we get off early in the morning, the roads will be clearer. They got off straight …
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