hand down (to give to a younger person) My grandmother handed her necklace down to my mother. (to announce a decision) The board will hand down the budget next week. The court has handed down its judgment. envocabulary.com
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map out (arrange or plan in detail) I like to map out my time in advance. Her parents have already mapped out her future career. The company held a meeting to map out its strategy. envocabulary.com
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make up (to become friends again after a quarrel or disagreement) Claire and Tim quarreled but made up after a while. Tom is coming to make up with you. (to put on makeup) She always makes up before going out. They made him up for the play. (form a …
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make out (to see, hear, or understand something that is not very clear) I could not make out who that figure was in the darkness. No one can make out your writing. (to write what is necessary for something) I will make out a check for you. The doctor …
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make off informal (to leave quickly in order to escape) When the rabbit saw us, it made off at once. The police arrested the burglar as he was about to make off with a stolen car. envocabulary.com
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