pull away (to start moving away) We waved as the bus pulled away. (to move ahead) She pulled away from the other cars and won easily. envocabulary.com
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pull aside (to take someone away from other people for a private conversation) The doctor pulled me aside to tell me something about my dad’s illness. Jim pulled his brother aside to discuss his improper behavior. envocabulary.com
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do without (to manage without having) There’s no cheese left, so I’m afraid you’ll just have to do without. Jim is away on vacation; we’ll have to do without him for a while. can/could do without informal (would prefer not to have, or do not like) We can do …
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do with (would like to have; need very much) I could do with a nice cup of coffee. This kitchen could do with some cleaning up. (to manage) We can do with very little spending money this week. envocabulary.com
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do up (to put on nice clothes or make yourself attractive) Jane is doing herself up for the party. All the waiters were done up in costumes. (to repair or decorate something) We’ll buy an old trailer, then we can do it up. (to fasten) There is no need to do …
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