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Question		Answer
spell it out - explain in a very clear way start learning		You don't understand? Do I have to spell it out for you?
go to bat - support, help someone start learning		I heard them gossiping about Sue so I went to bat for her.
in remembrance = na pamiątkę start learning		In remembrance of the victory
uproot = remove from one's home, environment, etc. start learning		The war uprooted nearly two thirds of the country's population.
come to pass = happen, take place start learning		It has not come to pass yet.
hit a snag = run into a problem start learning		I'm afraid we've hit a snag.
disparate = different in every way start learning		The two cultures were utterly disparate.
hold off = postpone start learning		Hold off making your decision until Monday.
spell = cause start learning		The new regulations could spell disaster for small businesses.
stunt = prevent from development start learning		The scandal stunted her career.
concurrently = at the same time start learning		Her two dramas are being shown concurrently by rival TV stations.
override = be more important start learning		Parents' concern for their children often override all their other concerns.
maul = criticised start learning		Both films were mauled by the critics.
mauling = severe criticism start learning		Her latest novel got a real mauling in the review I read.
aerial = in or from the air start learning		aerial postcard
put in a bind = put in a trouble start learning		I don't want to put you in a bind.
dig = remark start learning		He is always having/taking/making digs at me.
wag = shook start learning		He wagged his finger sternly at the two boys.
in droves = in large numbers start learning		The fans flew/came in droves.
ragtag = not similar or organised start learning		The village was guarded by a ragtag group of soldiers.
bolster = improve start learning		He tried to bolster her confidence.
bring on =cause start learning		Smoking can bring on an asthma attack.
get shirty = get angry, annoyed start learning		Don't get shirty with me!
exhort = stronly encourage start learning		The government exhorted the prisoners not to riot.
out of hand = refuse completely start learning		Moving to London is certainly a possibility - I wouldn't dismiss it out of hand.
revoke = annul start learning		Her license was revoked.
in throes = experiencing sth difficult start learning		He's in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
fall on hard times = to be in a bad position start learning		The hotel has fallen on hard times.
a leap of faith = an act of believing something that is not easily believed start learning		It took a big leap of faith ti quit the job and try something new.
have a crack = try start learning		It's not something I've done before, but I'll have a crack at it.
leave off = stop start learning		I've decided to leave off eating meat for a while.
acquiescent = willing to do what other people want start learning		She has a very acquiescent nature.
pale in comparison = to seem much less serious or important start learning		I thought I was badly treated but my experiences pale in comparison with yours.
be on a roll = to have a lucky period start learning		She won five games in a row and it was obvious she was on a roll.
skirt = go around start learning		Take the road which skirts (round) the village, not the one which goes through it.
skirt round = avoid discussing start learning		Though the government has promised to deal with drug abuse, it has been accused of skirting round the issue.
pluck up courage = to force yourself to be brave enough start learning		He finally plucked up courage to ask her to marry him.
arouse = cause to have a particular feeling start learning		Our suspicions were aroused when we heard a muffled scream.
get at sth = reach start learning		I've put the cake on a high shelf where he can't get at it.
hover = to stand somewhere, especially near another person, eagerly or nervously waiting for their attention start learning		A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order.
hover = to stay at or near a particular level start learning		Inflation is hovering at three percent
benevolent = kind start learning		He was a benevolent old man and wouldn't hurt a fly.
auspicious = suggesting a positive and successful future start learning		Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument.
hold onto = hold sth firmly start learning		Hold onto the rope and don't let go.
purge = get rid of start learning		Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists.
cashgrab = made only for profits start learning		This sequel is a cashgrab!
set = to cause someone to start doing sth start learning		His remarks set me thinking.
set = give a piece of work or task start learning		My science teacher always sets a lot of homework./What books have been set for this term?

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