work up (to develop something by physical or mental effort) I always go for a long walk before breakfast to work up an appetite. I just can’t work up the courage to go to the dentist. (to become angry or upset) Don’t work yourself up about this. It isn’t worth it. envocabulary.com
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cut out (to stop operating) The engine cut out in the middle of the lake. If the temperature is high, the heater will automatically cut out. (to stop something) My doctor advised me to cut out smoking. I think you should cut out eating ice cream for a while. (to …
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cut off (to remove a part of something by cutting it) Cut off the fat before you cook the meat. She cut off her long hair. (to stop the supply of) They will cut off the electricity if we don’t pay the bill. The earthquake cut off the gas supply. (to …
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cut into (to reduce the amount of time, money, etc.) I am working overtime, which is cutting into my time with my family. The rise in house rent has cut into our savings. envocabulary.com
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cut in (to interrupt someone who are speaking by saying something yourself) Don’t cut in while others are talking. Sorry to cut in on you, but there is still one thing unclear. (to suddenly drive too closely in front of a moving vehicle) A red car cut in right in front of …
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