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to call around
to contact with multiple people.
Example: Roy called around to find a nearby mechanic.
To call [x] off
to cancel
Example: We called the party off. or We called off the party.
To check [x] out
To verify a person or thing. When regarding a person, this phrase can also be flirtatious.
Example: I’ll check the contract out. or I’ll check out the contract.
To clean [x]up
To clean a general area.
Example: John cleaned the living room up. or John cleaned up the living room.
To dive into
To occupy oneself with something.
Example: I’ll dive into that new TV show later tonight.
To dress up
To wear nice clothes.
Example: Abed dressed up for the presentation.
To end up
To eventually become a certain way, or find oneself in a situation.
Example: He ended up taking the job
To fill [x] up
To fill something completely.
Example: Bruce filled his wine glass up. or Bruce filled up his wine glass.
To find out
To discover.
Example: Let me know when you find out the answer.
To get [x] back
To have something returned.
Example: Rodger got his pencil back from Lenny. or Rodger got back his pencil from Lenny.
To get away with
To escape punishment or some other unpleasantness.
Example: Shirley got away with cheating on the test.
To get along
To be friendly with one another.
Example: Franny gets along with Kristin.
To give [x] away
To donate something or to give it up for free.
Example: Mindy gave her prized doll collection away. or Mindy gave away her prized doll collection.
To give up
To accept defeat.
Example: Carin felt like giving up.