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Use of Phrases
Use of Phrases
Nuts on
He is nuts on swimming. (to be very keen on)
Out-and-out
He is an out-and-out rogue. (complete)
Pick at
Why do you always pick at me? (to find fault with)
On purpose
She did that on purpose. (intentionally)
Put away
You must put away bad habits. (to give up)
Throw away
Do not throw away this chance. (to reject)
Keen on
He is keen on football. (finding delight in)
Stand up for
You must stand up for your rights. (to defend)
Step in
Step in for a moment and have a cup of tea. (enter for a moment)
Aim high
.So you want to be a rich man? You are aiming high. (to be
ambitious)
Off and on
He calls off and on. (occasionally)
Do with
I could do with a new suit. (to make use of)