Wordskills unit 28 Flashcards
At a time of day when it is not dark or beginning to get dark (often used when you are surprised to see sth at this time of day)
In broad daylight
INF be looking carefully for sb/sth in order to find them
Be on the lookout for sb/sth
Use violence to steal from a shop, bank, etc.
Hold sth up
Hide while waiting to surprise, attack, or catch sb.
Lie in wait (for sb)
While being threatened with a gun
At gunpoint
Steal sth and hurry away with it in order to escape
Make off with sth
Increase the amount or speed of sth
Step sth up
Coming soon after of following sth
In the wake of sth
INF try harder to prevent an illegal activity and deal severely with those caught doing the activity.
Crack down (on sth/sb) / Crackdown N.
FML having or owning sth, often sth that is illegal or important
In possesion of sth
INF stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development
Nip sth in the bud
Officially accuse sb of committing a crime
Press charges (against sb)
Prove that sb did not do sth that they were accused of
Clear sb’s name
Make a law, rule, or system more strict
Tighten sth up
Begin to take action against sb who is attacking or criticizing you, or sth you think is undesirable
Go on the offensive
