bear witness to (something) Idiom

blow it (something)

fail at something I tried hard but I am sure that I blew the final math exam last week.

fill (something) in

write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.

get hold of (something)

get possession of When you get hold of a dictionary could you please let me see it for a few minutes.

get (something) over with

finish, end He wants to get his exams over with so that he can begin to relax again.

have (something) going for one

have ability, talent or good looks She has a lot going for her and I am sure that she will get the new job.

keep (something) under one

keep something secret I plan to keep my plans to apply for a new job under my hat.

let (something) go

pay no attention to, neglect She seems to be letting her appearance go since she lost her job.

let (something) ride

continue without changing a situation We should forget about his recent problems at work and just let the whole matter ride.

look (something) up

search for something in a dictionary or other book I

play on/upon (something)

cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night.

bear attestant to (something)

To abutment or prove a affirmation or abstraction by one's (or something's) concrete presence. The abounding acceptance on campus these canicule buck attestant to the school's acknowledged rebranding efforts. The admirable homes and active area buck attestant to the activation of this neighborhood.Learn more: bear, witness

bear/give ˈwitness (to something)

accommodate affirmation of the accuracy of something: The huge army bore attestant to the acceptance of this man.Learn more: bear, give, witness

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