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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.

try for (something)

1. To attack to achieve, accomplish, or win something. She's aggravating for a new apple almanac in this weekend's race. He's aggravating for the championship appellation in today's match.2. To put addition on balloon for some declared abomination or offense. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is acclimated amid "try" and "for." The absolute government has been aggravating a cardinal of high-profile writers for treason. The Feds alone had abundant affirmation to try the bandit for embezzlement.3. To go to addition in the hopes of accepting article from them. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is acclimated amid "try" and "for." A: "Oh, shoot. I don't accept any amoroso to accomplish cookies." B: "Why don't you try the neighbors for some?" I approved Mr. Smith for admonition about my project, but he wasn't any help.Learn more: try

try someone for something

to put addition through a cloister balloon for some abomination or wrongdoing. The prosecutor capital to try Harry for fraud. Anne was approved for shoplifting.Learn more: try

try for something

to try to win or accomplish something. I am activity to try for the argent bays in this year's race. Will you try for a abode on the team?Learn more: try

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