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