run across (to meet or find unexpectedly) When did you run across her? I ran across an old friend in Paris last week. Jane ran across an old camera while she was cleaning the attic. envocabulary.com
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keep from informal (to prevent someone from doing something) We couldn’t keep from laughing. I don’t intend to keep you from your work. (to not tell someone) They kept their relationship from us for years. envocabulary.com
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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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