dumb down (to simplify; to make something easier to understand) He was trying to dumb down the scientific language so that everyone would understand it. We need to dumb down the book for kids. envocabulary.com
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chop up (to cut something into small pieces) I do not like to chop up onions. That makes my eyes sting. Can you chop up the vegetables for me? envocabulary.com
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call up US informal (to telephone someone) We’ll call you up tomorrow morning. I called up a friend just for a chat. Do you want me to call up the doctor? (bring to mind, evoke) This music calls up memories of my childhood. envocabulary.com
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step down (to resign from an important job or position and let someone else take your place) He has decided to step down from his post. The chairman had to step down on account of poor health. It’s time for him to step aside in favor of a younger person. also: …
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carry on (continue) Don’t mind me; carry on with what you were doing. We will carry on this conversation at some other time. envocabulary.com
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