hold up (to remain in the same condition) I hope this hot weather will hold up for a couple of days. Prices have held up well the whole year. (to support; bear the weight of) Six massive concrete pillars held up the roof. This chair is too weak to hold him up. (to delay or stop the progress …
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jack up (to lift a car off the ground with a jack) Jack up the car so you can change the flat tire. The driver jacked up his car to change the wheel. jack up informal (to increase prices, rates, etc. by a large amount) Once the tourists arrive, …
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jabber away (talking quickly and continuously in a way that is impossible to understand) She is on her phone, jabbering away in French. He jabbered away, trying to distract my attention. envocabulary.com
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stick around informal (to stay in a place or near a place) Stick around here; we may need your help. You can go. I’ll stick around until they arrive. I told him to stay, but he didn’t stick around. envocabulary.com
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jump in (to interrupt someone; to join a conversation) If you have any questions, just jump in. Don’t jump in with an objection. Let him have his say. envocabulary.com
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