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