Her name keeps CROPPING UP in conversation. (IFML)
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Happen or appear unexpectedly
They NAILED him DOWN to a specific time and place.
Happen or appear unexpectedly
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Remove problems or find solutions
We're still trying to IRON OUT some problems with the computer system.
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Remove problems or find solutions
Happen or appear unexpectedly
These figures don't make sense - have we SLIPPED UP somewhere?
Happen or appear unexpectedly
Get rid of or destroy something
Happen or appear unexpectedly
Make a mistake
The governor is proposing to DO AWAY WITH the state transportation department.
Cause an event to continue for more time than is necessary
Get rid of or destroy something
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Happen or appear unexpectedly
I was FLICKING THROUGH the newspaper the other day and I saw an article about healthy eating
Cause an event to continue for more time than is necessary
Make a mistake
Look quickly at the pages of a magazine, book, etc.
Delay or stop the progress of SB or ST
Buying that suit must have SET YOU BACK (IFML)
Establish someone or yourself in a business or position
Cost someone a large amount of money
Delay or stop the progress of SB or ST
Remove problems or find solutions
When it started to rain again, we decided to PACK IT IN and go home. (IFML)
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Stop doing something
Happen or appear unexpectedly
Remove problems or find solutions
I don't want to DRAG this meeting OUT too long, so could we run through the main points quickly?
Cause an event to continue for more time than is necessary
Want something very much
Happen or appear unexpectedly
Remove problems or find solutions
He was lonely and ACHING FOR love (LITERARY)
Remove problems or find solutions
Make SB give you exact details or a firm decision about ST
Want something very much
Stop doing something