to try to find out someone’s opinions, ideas, feelings etc by talking to them
15
spin out
to make something last for a long time, usually longer than is good or necessary
15
blot out
to forget something unpleasant, or to make someone forget an unpleasant memory or feeling
15
mark up
to increase the price of something, especially something that you bought for a lower price/ to correct or write notes or instructions on a piece of writing, esp
15
draw out
to make something continue longer than usual
15
nail up
to use nails to fasten a door or window firmly shut
15
saw off
to remove something by cutting through it with a saw or a knife
15
rake in
earn a lot of money
15
hammer out
to reach a decision or agreement after discussing it or arguing about it for a long time
15
choke off
choke. prevent from developing
15
play down
to try to make a problem or difficult situation seem less important than it is
15
crack down
start dealing with someone or something much more strictly
15
lash out
to criticize someone or something angrily
15
knock out
to make someone unconscious
15
mark down
to intend or plan that a particular thing should happen to someone or something
