English expressions Flashcards
repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester.
“Tom had finally [_]ed her into going”
To badger someone
delay making a decision on something until the following day.
“I’m going to [_ _] it tonight, and I’ll make the decision tomorrow”
To sleep on
short of money.
“I’m too [––] to buy fancy clothes”
Hard up
If you [-] something [-] someone, it can mean you are telling them about an idea and asking their opinion about it.
If you run something by someone, it can mean you are telling them about an idea and asking their opinion about it.
To stop being a nuisance to someone
Would you like me to [- - - - -] and leave you alone?
get out of your hair
to know about something or be in a situation that could lead to a good result for you
Scientists believe they are [-] something big.
She’s [-] a good thing with that new job.
be onto something