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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.

have a affection for (something)

To accept a able alternative for something. She had a affection for accomplished wine and big-ticket restaurants.Learn more: have, penchant

have a affection for accomplishing something

to accept a taste, desire, or affection for accomplishing something. John has a affection for bistro fattening foods. Ann has a affection for affairs clothes.Learn more: have, penchant

have a affection for

Have a addiction or aftertaste for. For example, He has a affection for adage the amiss thing, or She has a able affection for bizarre music. [Second bisected of 1600s] Learn more: have, penchant

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play it by ear play it cool play it for all it's worth play it safe play it up play my cards right play off play on my heart strings play on/upon (something) play on words play one play out play second fiddle play second fiddle to someone play (someone) for something play the field play the fool have a mountain to climb have a near miss have a nerve have a nice day Have a nice day! have a nice flight have a nice one have a nice trip have a nodding acquaintance (with someone or something) have a nodding acquaintance with somebody/something have a nodding acquaintance with someone or something have a nose (round) have a nose for have a nose for (something) have a nose for something have a nose round have a one-track mind have a package on have a pair have a panic attack have a part in (something) have a part to play have a passion for have a passion for (something) have a penchant for have a penchant for (something) have a penchant for doing have a pick-me-up have a pink fit have a pink/blue fit have a place in have a place in (something) have a plum in (one's) mouth have a plum in your mouth have a point have a poke around have a poker up (one's) arse have a poker up (one's) ass have a poker up (one's) butt have a pop at have a pop at (someone or something) have a pop at something have a prayer have a price on (one's) head have a purple patch have a quick temper have a rare old time have a right to have a ring to it have a ringside seat have a ringside seat/view