They said the operation had been successful and they expected his wife to pull through. PLAY THROUGH
to become well again after a serious illness, especially when you might have dieD
The study followed up over 200 heart patients. FOLLOW UP
to check the health of someone who has received medical treatment, in order to be certain that it was effective
The joke didn't go down very well. GO DOWN WELL
to be received in a particular way:
This heat has made me come out in an itchy red rash. COME OUT IN
If you come out in something, such as spots, they appear on your skin
rainy days always get me down. GET DOWN
depress or demoralize someone.
I always summon up my childhood memories when I visit this place. SUMMON UP
to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc
1. The fruit dried and shriveled up. 2. Our clients' patience has shriveled up—they want an answer, now! SHRIVEL UP
To become totally withered or wrinkled, as due to an absence or departure of water.
He passed on the chance to be head coach and took a job in Florida. PASS ON
to refuse an opportunity or decide not to take part in something
The look on his face just creased me up. CREASE UP
to laugh a lot, or make someone else laugh a lot:
I was only teasing him and suddenly he lashed out (at me) and hit me in the face.LASH OUT
to suddenly attack someone or something physically or criticize him, her, or it in an angry way
She’s just getting over the flu. GET OVER
to return to your usual state of health or happiness after having a bad or unusual experience, or an illness:
He used his umbrella to ward off the fierce sun. WARD OFF
to keep someone or something away or prevent something from happening or harming you
I'd only just cottoned on to the fact that they were having a relationship. COTTON ON
to begin to understand a situation or fact
she passed away in her sleep. PASS AWAY
DIE
He plays you up because he likes you. PLAY UP
misbehave
I blacked out right after the accident. BLACK OUT
to become unconscious