Idioms Lev06-B

Idioms Lev 06 (600 advanced)
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Idioms Lev06-B

B1 . beat up on .
・ beat up on .
・ Critics beat up on the film despite its innovative narrative structure.
・ He felt the media were beating up on him unfairly during the controversy.
・ beat up on is to criticize harshly or treat someone unfairly.
beat up on

/ beat up on

・ Critics beat up on the film despite its innovative narrative structure.

/ Critics beat up on the film despite its innovative narrative structure.

・ Critics beat up on the film despite its innovative narrative structure.
・ He felt the media were beating up on him unfairly during the controversy.

/ He felt the media were beating up on him unfairly during the controversy.

・ He felt the media were beating up on him unfairly during the controversy.

B2 . beef up .
・ beef up .
・ The organization plans to beef up security after several alarming incidents.
・ They beefed up the proposal with additional empirical evidence.
・ beef up is to strengthen or reinforce something.
beef up

/ beef up

・ The organization plans to beef up security after several alarming incidents.

/ The organization plans to beef up security after several alarming incidents.

・ The organization plans to beef up security after several alarming incidents.
・ They beefed up the proposal with additional empirical evidence.

/ They beefed up the proposal with additional empirical evidence.

・ They beefed up the proposal with additional empirical evidence.

B3 . bide one’s time .
・ bide one’s time .
・ She decided to bide her time until a more advantageous opportunity emerged.
・ He bided his time, waiting for the perfect moment to negotiate.
・ bide one’s time is to wait patiently for the right moment.
bide one’s time

/ bide one’s time

・ She decided to bide her time until a more advantageous opportunity emerged.

/ She decided to bide her time until a more advantageous opportunity emerged.

・ She decided to bide her time until a more advantageous opportunity emerged.
・ He bided his time, waiting for the perfect moment to negotiate.

/ He bided his time, waiting for the perfect moment to negotiate.

・ He bided his time, waiting for the perfect moment to negotiate.

B4 . black out .
・ black out .
・ He blacked out during the strenuous training session.
・ The entire district blacked out after a catastrophic power failure.
・ black out is to lose consciousness or lose electrical power.
black out

/ black out

・ He blacked out during the strenuous training session.

/ He blacked out during the strenuous training session.

・ He blacked out during the strenuous training session.
・ The entire district blacked out after a catastrophic power failure.

/ The entire district blacked out after a catastrophic power failure.

・ The entire district blacked out after a catastrophic power failure.

B5 . blend in with .
・ blend in with .
・ The new building blends in with the surrounding architectural landscape.
・ She tried to blend in with the crowd during the highly publicized event.
・ blend in with is to match or harmonize with the surroundings.
blend in with

/ blend in with

・ The new building blends in with the surrounding architectural landscape.

/ The new building blends in with the surrounding architectural landscape.

・ The new building blends in with the surrounding architectural landscape.
・ She tried to blend in with the crowd during the highly publicized event.

/ She tried to blend in with the crowd during the highly publicized event.

・ She tried to blend in with the crowd during the highly publicized event.

B6 . block out .
・ block out .
・ She tried to block out the distracting noise while drafting the intricate proposal.
・ He blocked out the painful memory to maintain emotional stability.
・ block out is to stop something from entering your mind or senses; to ignore or prevent.
block out

/ block out

・ She tried to block out the distracting noise while drafting the intricate proposal.

/ She tried to block out the distracting noise while drafting the intricate proposal.

・ She tried to block out the distracting noise while drafting the intricate proposal.
・ He blocked out the painful memory to maintain emotional stability.

/ He blocked out the painful memory to maintain emotional stability.

・ He blocked out the painful memory to maintain emotional stability.

B7 . blow over .
・ blow over .
・ The controversy eventually blew over after several conciliatory statements were issued.
・ The tension blew over once both parties reached a pragmatic compromise.
・ blow over is to pass and be forgotten; to fade away.
blow over

/ blow over

・ The controversy eventually blew over after several conciliatory statements were issued.

/ The controversy eventually blew over after several conciliatory statements were issued.

・ The controversy eventually blew over after several conciliatory statements were issued.
・ The tension blew over once both parties reached a pragmatic compromise.

/ The tension blew over once both parties reached a pragmatic compromise.

・ The tension blew over once both parties reached a pragmatic compromise.

B8 . blow up .
・ blow up .
・ The debate blew up into a highly contentious argument.
・ They blew up the image to examine the minute details more clearly.
・ blow up is to explode; or to become suddenly intense; or enlarge.
blow up

/ blow up

・ The debate blew up into a highly contentious argument.

/ The debate blew up into a highly contentious argument.

・ The debate blew up into a highly contentious argument.
・ They blew up the image to examine the minute details more clearly.

/ They blew up the image to examine the minute details more clearly.

・ They blew up the image to examine the minute details more clearly.

B9 . boil down to .
・ boil down to .
・ The entire dispute boils down to a fundamental misunderstanding.
・ Her argument ultimately boiled down to a single, compelling premise.
・ boil down to is to reduce to the essential meaning or core issue.
boil down to

/ boil down to

・ The entire dispute boils down to a fundamental misunderstanding.

/ The entire dispute boils down to a fundamental misunderstanding.

・ The entire dispute boils down to a fundamental misunderstanding.
・ Her argument ultimately boiled down to a single, compelling premise.

/ Her argument ultimately boiled down to a single, compelling premise.

・ Her argument ultimately boiled down to a single, compelling premise.

B10 . border on .
・ border on .
・ His remarks bordered on insolence during the formal hearing.
・ The landscape bordered on surreal beauty at sunset.
・ border on is to be almost something; to be close to a particular quality.
border on

/ border on

・ His remarks bordered on insolence during the formal hearing.

/ His remarks bordered on insolence during the formal hearing.

・ His remarks bordered on insolence during the formal hearing.
・ The landscape bordered on surreal beauty at sunset.

/ The landscape bordered on surreal beauty at sunset.

・ The landscape bordered on surreal beauty at sunset.

B11 . bottle up .
・ bottle up .
・ She bottled up her frustration during the exhaustive negotiations.
・ He tends to bottle up emotions instead of expressing them constructively.
・ bottle up is to suppress feelings and keep them inside.
bottle up

/ bottle up

・ She bottled up her frustration during the exhaustive negotiations.

/ She bottled up her frustration during the exhaustive negotiations.

・ She bottled up her frustration during the exhaustive negotiations.
・ He tends to bottle up emotions instead of expressing them constructively.

/ He tends to bottle up emotions instead of expressing them constructively.

・ He tends to bottle up emotions instead of expressing them constructively.

B12 . bottom out .
・ bottom out .
・ The market finally bottomed out after months of precipitous decline.
・ Prices bottomed out and began to stabilize gradually.
・ bottom out is to reach the lowest point before rising again.
bottom out

/ bottom out

・ The market finally bottomed out after months of precipitous decline.

/ The market finally bottomed out after months of precipitous decline.

・ The market finally bottomed out after months of precipitous decline.
・ Prices bottomed out and began to stabilize gradually.

/ Prices bottomed out and began to stabilize gradually.

・ Prices bottomed out and began to stabilize gradually.

B13 . bow out .
・ bow out .
・ She bowed out of the project to focus on more consequential responsibilities.
・ He bowed out gracefully after decades of distinguished service.
・ bow out is to withdraw or retire from something.
bow out

/ bow out

・ She bowed out of the project to focus on more consequential responsibilities.

/ She bowed out of the project to focus on more consequential responsibilities.

・ She bowed out of the project to focus on more consequential responsibilities.
・ He bowed out gracefully after decades of distinguished service.

/ He bowed out gracefully after decades of distinguished service.

・ He bowed out gracefully after decades of distinguished service.

B14 . branch off .
・ branch off .
・ The trail branches off into several secluded pathways.
・ The discussion branched off into unrelated but intellectually stimulating topics.
・ branch off is to divide into different directions.
branch off

/ branch off

・ The trail branches off into several secluded pathways.

/ The trail branches off into several secluded pathways.

・ The trail branches off into several secluded pathways.
・ The discussion branched off into unrelated but intellectually stimulating topics.

/ The discussion branched off into unrelated but intellectually stimulating topics.

・ The discussion branched off into unrelated but intellectually stimulating topics.

B15 . branch out .
・ branch out .
・ The company plans to branch out into international markets.
・ She branched out from traditional research into interdisciplinary studies.
・ branch out is to expand into new areas.
branch out

/ branch out

・ The company plans to branch out into international markets.

/ The company plans to branch out into international markets.

・ The company plans to branch out into international markets.
・ She branched out from traditional research into interdisciplinary studies.

/ She branched out from traditional research into interdisciplinary studies.

・ She branched out from traditional research into interdisciplinary studies.

B16 . break away .
・ break away .
・ Several members broke away to form an independent coalition.
・ The horse broke away from the group and sprinted across the field.
・ break away is to separate suddenly from a group.
break away

/ break away

・ Several members broke away to form an independent coalition.

/ Several members broke away to form an independent coalition.

・ Several members broke away to form an independent coalition.
・ The horse broke away from the group and sprinted across the field.

/ The horse broke away from the group and sprinted across the field.

・ The horse broke away from the group and sprinted across the field.

B17 . break away from .
・ break away from .
・ He broke away from conventional norms to pursue a more avant‑garde approach.
・ The movement broke away from its original ideology over time.
・ break away from is to detach from something established.
break away from

/ break away from

・ He broke away from conventional norms to pursue a more avant‑garde approach.

/ He broke away from conventional norms to pursue a more avant‑garde approach.

・ He broke away from conventional norms to pursue a more avant‑garde approach.
・ The movement broke away from its original ideology over time.

/ The movement broke away from its original ideology over time.

・ The movement broke away from its original ideology over time.

B18 . break down .
・ break down .
・ The negotiations broke down after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.
・ The machine broke down due to a critical mechanical failure.
・ break down is to stop functioning; or to fail; or to collapse emotionally.
break down

/ break down

・ The negotiations broke down after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.

/ The negotiations broke down after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.

・ The negotiations broke down after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.
・ The machine broke down due to a critical mechanical failure.

/ The machine broke down due to a critical mechanical failure.

・ The machine broke down due to a critical mechanical failure.

B19 . break even .
・ break even .
・ The organization managed to break even despite the volatile economic climate.
・ They broke even after implementing several cost‑efficient strategies.
・ break even is to neither gain nor lose money; to reach financial balance.
break even

/ break even

・ The organization managed to break even despite the volatile economic climate.

/ The organization managed to break even despite the volatile economic climate.

・ The organization managed to break even despite the volatile economic climate.
・ They broke even after implementing several cost‑efficient strategies.

/ They broke even after implementing several cost‑efficient strategies.

・ They broke even after implementing several cost‑efficient strategies.

B20 . break faith with .
・ break faith with .
・ The administration broke faith with the public by abandoning previously pledged reforms.
・ He felt the committee had broken faith with him after reversing their commitment.
・ break faith with is to betray trust or fail to keep a promise.
break faith with

/ break faith with

・ The administration broke faith with the public by abandoning previously pledged reforms.

/ The administration broke faith with the public by abandoning previously pledged reforms.

・ The administration broke faith with the public by abandoning previously pledged reforms.
・ He felt the committee had broken faith with him after reversing their commitment.

/ He felt the committee had broken faith with him after reversing their commitment.

・ He felt the committee had broken faith with him after reversing their commitment.

B21 . break into .
・ break into .
・ The team broke into a highly confidential database during the investigation.
・ She broke into a triumphant smile after hearing the extraordinary news.
・ break into is to enter forcibly; or suddenly begin doing something.
break into

/ break into

・ The team broke into a highly confidential database during the investigation.

/ The team broke into a highly confidential database during the investigation.

・ The team broke into a highly confidential database during the investigation.
・ She broke into a triumphant smile after hearing the extraordinary news.

/ She broke into a triumphant smile after hearing the extraordinary news.

・ She broke into a triumphant smile after hearing the extraordinary news.

B22 . break off .
・ break off .
・ The negotiations broke off after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.
・ She broke off the conversation to address an urgent matter.
・ break off is to stop suddenly; to end something abruptly.
break off

/ break off

・ The negotiations broke off after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.

/ The negotiations broke off after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.

・ The negotiations broke off after a series of irreconcilable disagreements.
・ She broke off the conversation to address an urgent matter.

/ She broke off the conversation to address an urgent matter.

・ She broke off the conversation to address an urgent matter.

B23 . break out .
・ break out .
・ A fierce debate broke out during the parliamentary session.
・ Several fires broke out across the region following the heatwave.
・ break out is to begin suddenly, especially something violent or unpleasant.
break out

/ break out

・ A fierce debate broke out during the parliamentary session.

/ A fierce debate broke out during the parliamentary session.

・ A fierce debate broke out during the parliamentary session.
・ Several fires broke out across the region following the heatwave.

/ Several fires broke out across the region following the heatwave.

・ Several fires broke out across the region following the heatwave.

B24 . break the ice .
・ break the ice .
・ The facilitator told a humorous anecdote to break the ice at the seminar.
・ Games were used to break the ice and encourage meaningful interaction.
・ break the ice is to ease tension and start friendly communication.
break the ice

/ break the ice

・ The facilitator told a humorous anecdote to break the ice at the seminar.

/ The facilitator told a humorous anecdote to break the ice at the seminar.

・ The facilitator told a humorous anecdote to break the ice at the seminar.
・ Games were used to break the ice and encourage meaningful interaction.

/ Games were used to break the ice and encourage meaningful interaction.

・ Games were used to break the ice and encourage meaningful interaction.

B25 . break through .
・ break through .
・ The researchers finally broke through a long‑standing scientific barrier.
・ She broke through the noise with a remarkably compelling argument.
・ break through is to overcome an obstacle; achieve success after difficulty.
break through

/ break through

・ The researchers finally broke through a long‑standing scientific barrier.

/ The researchers finally broke through a long‑standing scientific barrier.

・ The researchers finally broke through a long‑standing scientific barrier.
・ She broke through the noise with a remarkably compelling argument.

/ She broke through the noise with a remarkably compelling argument.

・ She broke through the noise with a remarkably compelling argument.

B26 . break up .
・ break up .
・ The demonstration broke up after authorities issued a formal directive.
・ They decided to break up due to fundamentally incompatible priorities.
・ break up is to end a relationship or disperse a group.
break up

/ break up

・ The demonstration broke up after authorities issued a formal directive.

/ The demonstration broke up after authorities issued a formal directive.

・ The demonstration broke up after authorities issued a formal directive.
・ They decided to break up due to fundamentally incompatible priorities.

/ They decided to break up due to fundamentally incompatible priorities.

・ They decided to break up due to fundamentally incompatible priorities.

B27 . break with .
・ break with .
・ The movement broke with traditional ideology to adopt a more progressive stance.
・ He broke with convention by proposing an unorthodox methodology.
・ break with is to separate from tradition, group, or practice.
break with

/ break with

・ The movement broke with traditional ideology to adopt a more progressive stance.

/ The movement broke with traditional ideology to adopt a more progressive stance.

・ The movement broke with traditional ideology to adopt a more progressive stance.
・ He broke with convention by proposing an unorthodox methodology.

/ He broke with convention by proposing an unorthodox methodology.

・ He broke with convention by proposing an unorthodox methodology.

B28 . bring A to light .
・ bring A to light .
・ The audit brought several inconsistencies to light during the review.
・ Her research brought to light a previously undocumented phenomenon.
・ bring A to light is to reveal or uncover something hidden.
bring A to light

/ bring A to light

・ The audit brought several inconsistencies to light during the review.

/ The audit brought several inconsistencies to light during the review.

・ The audit brought several inconsistencies to light during the review.
・ Her research brought to light a previously undocumented phenomenon.

/ Her research brought to light a previously undocumented phenomenon.

・ Her research brought to light a previously undocumented phenomenon.

B29 . bring about .
・ bring about .
・ The reform brought about substantial improvements in public welfare.
・ Technological innovation has brought about unprecedented transformation.
・ bring about is to cause something to happen.
bring about

/ bring about

・ The reform brought about substantial improvements in public welfare.

/ The reform brought about substantial improvements in public welfare.

・ The reform brought about substantial improvements in public welfare.
・ Technological innovation has brought about unprecedented transformation.

/ Technological innovation has brought about unprecedented transformation.

・ Technological innovation has brought about unprecedented transformation.

B30 . bring back .
・ bring back .
・ The documentary brought back poignant memories of her childhood.
・ They brought back the traditional festival after decades of absence.
・ bring back is to return something; or cause someone to remember.
bring back

/ bring back

・ The documentary brought back poignant memories of her childhood.

/ The documentary brought back poignant memories of her childhood.

・ The documentary brought back poignant memories of her childhood.
・ They brought back the traditional festival after decades of absence.

/ They brought back the traditional festival after decades of absence.

・ They brought back the traditional festival after decades of absence.

B31 . bring down .
・ bring down .
・ The scandal brought down the entire administration.
・ The new policy aims to bring down excessive operational costs.
・ bring down is to reduce; or cause someone/something to fall or fail.
bring down

/ bring down

・ The scandal brought down the entire administration.

/ The scandal brought down the entire administration.

・ The scandal brought down the entire administration.
・ The new policy aims to bring down excessive operational costs.

/ The new policy aims to bring down excessive operational costs.

・ The new policy aims to bring down excessive operational costs.

B32 . bring in .
・ bring in .
・ The initiative brought in significant revenue for the organization.
・ The committee brought in external experts to provide specialized insight.
・ bring in is to introduce or generate; to include someone for help.
bring in

/ bring in

・ The initiative brought in significant revenue for the organization.

/ The initiative brought in significant revenue for the organization.

・ The initiative brought in significant revenue for the organization.
・ The committee brought in external experts to provide specialized insight.

/ The committee brought in external experts to provide specialized insight.

・ The committee brought in external experts to provide specialized insight.

B33 . bring out .
・ bring out .
・ The new edition brings out the subtle nuances of the original text.
・ Her mentor brought out her latent potential through rigorous guidance.
・ bring out is to highlight; to make something noticeable.
bring out

/ bring out

・ The new edition brings out the subtle nuances of the original text.

/ The new edition brings out the subtle nuances of the original text.

・ The new edition brings out the subtle nuances of the original text.
・ Her mentor brought out her latent potential through rigorous guidance.

/ Her mentor brought out her latent potential through rigorous guidance.

・ Her mentor brought out her latent potential through rigorous guidance.

B34 . bring up .
・ bring up .
・ He brought up a critical issue during the strategic meeting.
・ She was brought up in an environment that valued intellectual curiosity.
・ bring up is to mention; or to raise a child.
bring up

/ bring up

・ He brought up a critical issue during the strategic meeting.

/ He brought up a critical issue during the strategic meeting.

・ He brought up a critical issue during the strategic meeting.
・ She was brought up in an environment that valued intellectual curiosity.

/ She was brought up in an environment that valued intellectual curiosity.

・ She was brought up in an environment that valued intellectual curiosity.

B35 . brush aside .
・ brush aside .
・ The minister brushed aside concerns despite their considerable gravity.
・ She brushed aside the criticism and continued with unwavering determination.
・ brush aside is to ignore or dismiss something as unimportant.
brush aside

/ brush aside

・ The minister brushed aside concerns despite their considerable gravity.

/ The minister brushed aside concerns despite their considerable gravity.

・ The minister brushed aside concerns despite their considerable gravity.
・ She brushed aside the criticism and continued with unwavering determination.

/ She brushed aside the criticism and continued with unwavering determination.

・ She brushed aside the criticism and continued with unwavering determination.

B36 . brush off .
・ brush off .
・ She brushed off the criticism as merely superficial and uninformed.
・ He tried to brush off the incident, but it clearly left a profound impact.
・ brush off is to ignore or dismiss something as unimportant.
brush off

/ brush off

・ She brushed off the criticism as merely superficial and uninformed.

/ She brushed off the criticism as merely superficial and uninformed.

・ She brushed off the criticism as merely superficial and uninformed.
・ He tried to brush off the incident, but it clearly left a profound impact.

/ He tried to brush off the incident, but it clearly left a profound impact.

・ He tried to brush off the incident, but it clearly left a profound impact.

B37 . brush up .
・ brush up .
・ He brushed up his presentation to make it more compelling for the committee.
・ She brushed up her skills before applying for the highly competitive program.
・ brush up is to improve or polish something.
brush up

/ brush up

・ He brushed up his presentation to make it more compelling for the committee.

/ He brushed up his presentation to make it more compelling for the committee.

・ He brushed up his presentation to make it more compelling for the committee.
・ She brushed up her skills before applying for the highly competitive program.

/ She brushed up her skills before applying for the highly competitive program.

・ She brushed up her skills before applying for the highly competitive program.

B38 . brush up on .
・ brush up on .
・ She brushed up on advanced grammar before the certification exam.
・ He brushed up on his negotiation techniques for the upcoming high‑stakes meeting.
・ brush up on is to review or practice something to improve proficiency.
brush up on

/ brush up on

・ She brushed up on advanced grammar before the certification exam.

/ She brushed up on advanced grammar before the certification exam.

・ She brushed up on advanced grammar before the certification exam.
・ He brushed up on his negotiation techniques for the upcoming high‑stakes meeting.

/ He brushed up on his negotiation techniques for the upcoming high‑stakes meeting.

・ He brushed up on his negotiation techniques for the upcoming high‑stakes meeting.

B39 . build on .
・ build on .
・ The new theory builds on decades of meticulous scientific research.
・ Her argument builds on a foundational principle widely accepted in academia.
・ build on is to use something as a base for further development.
build on

/ build on

・ The new theory builds on decades of meticulous scientific research.

/ The new theory builds on decades of meticulous scientific research.

・ The new theory builds on decades of meticulous scientific research.
・ Her argument builds on a foundational principle widely accepted in academia.

/ Her argument builds on a foundational principle widely accepted in academia.

・ Her argument builds on a foundational principle widely accepted in academia.

B40 . build up to .
・ build up to .
・ The tension built up to a dramatic confrontation during the summit.
・ Weeks of preparation built up to an exceptionally successful performance.
・ build up to is to gradually progress toward a significant event.
build up to

/ build up to

・ The tension built up to a dramatic confrontation during the summit.

/ The tension built up to a dramatic confrontation during the summit.

・ The tension built up to a dramatic confrontation during the summit.
・ Weeks of preparation built up to an exceptionally successful performance.

/ Weeks of preparation built up to an exceptionally successful performance.

・ Weeks of preparation built up to an exceptionally successful performance.

B41 . bump into .
・ bump into .
・ She bumped into an old colleague during a prestigious conference.
・ He unexpectedly bumped into the professor who inspired his dissertation.
・ bump into is to meet someone by chance.
bump into

/ bump into

・ She bumped into an old colleague during a prestigious conference.

/ She bumped into an old colleague during a prestigious conference.

・ She bumped into an old colleague during a prestigious conference.
・ He unexpectedly bumped into the professor who inspired his dissertation.

/ He unexpectedly bumped into the professor who inspired his dissertation.

・ He unexpectedly bumped into the professor who inspired his dissertation.

B42 . burst into .
・ burst into .
・ The audience burst into enthusiastic applause after the breathtaking finale.
・ She burst into tears upon receiving the overwhelming news.
・ burst into is to suddenly begin doing something.
burst into

/ burst into

・ The audience burst into enthusiastic applause after the breathtaking finale.

/ The audience burst into enthusiastic applause after the breathtaking finale.

・ The audience burst into enthusiastic applause after the breathtaking finale.
・ She burst into tears upon receiving the overwhelming news.

/ She burst into tears upon receiving the overwhelming news.

・ She burst into tears upon receiving the overwhelming news.

B43 . buy into .
・ buy into .
・ Many investors bought into the ambitious vision presented by the startup.
・ She refused to buy into the misleading narrative circulating online.
・ buy into is to accept or believe an idea; or invest in something.
buy into

/ buy into

・ Many investors bought into the ambitious vision presented by the startup.

/ Many investors bought into the ambitious vision presented by the startup.

・ Many investors bought into the ambitious vision presented by the startup.
・ She refused to buy into the misleading narrative circulating online.

/ She refused to buy into the misleading narrative circulating online.

・ She refused to buy into the misleading narrative circulating online.

B44 . buy off .
・ buy off .
・ The corporation attempted to buy off several critics with lucrative incentives.
・ He was accused of trying to buy off opposition through covert payments.
・ buy off is to bribe someone to gain favor or silence.
buy off

/ buy off

・ The corporation attempted to buy off several critics with lucrative incentives.

/ The corporation attempted to buy off several critics with lucrative incentives.

・ The corporation attempted to buy off several critics with lucrative incentives.
・ He was accused of trying to buy off opposition through covert payments.

/ He was accused of trying to buy off opposition through covert payments.

・ He was accused of trying to buy off opposition through covert payments.

B45 . buy out .
・ buy out .
・ The firm bought out its partner to gain complete operational autonomy.
・ She bought out the remaining shares to secure full ownership of the enterprise.
・ buy out is to purchase someone’s share or ownership completely.
buy out

/ buy out

・ The firm bought out its partner to gain complete operational autonomy.

/ The firm bought out its partner to gain complete operational autonomy.

・ The firm bought out its partner to gain complete operational autonomy.
・ She bought out the remaining shares to secure full ownership of the enterprise.

/ She bought out the remaining shares to secure full ownership of the enterprise.

・ She bought out the remaining shares to secure full ownership of the enterprise.

B46 . call A on the carpet .
・ call A on the carpet .
・ The director called the team on the carpet for repeated procedural violations.
・ He was called on the carpet after submitting an inadequately substantiated report.
・ call A on the carpet is to reprimand someone formally.
call A on the carpet

/ call A on the carpet

・ The director called the team on the carpet for repeated procedural violations.

/ The director called the team on the carpet for repeated procedural violations.

・ The director called the team on the carpet for repeated procedural violations.
・ He was called on the carpet after submitting an inadequately substantiated report.

/ He was called on the carpet after submitting an inadequately substantiated report.

・ He was called on the carpet after submitting an inadequately substantiated report.

B47 . call by .
・ call by .
・ She decided to call by the office to deliver the confidential documents.
・ He called by unexpectedly, bringing an intriguing proposal.
・ call by is to visit briefly.
call by

/ call by

・ She decided to call by the office to deliver the confidential documents.

/ She decided to call by the office to deliver the confidential documents.

・ She decided to call by the office to deliver the confidential documents.
・ He called by unexpectedly, bringing an intriguing proposal.

/ He called by unexpectedly, bringing an intriguing proposal.

・ He called by unexpectedly, bringing an intriguing proposal.

B48 . call for .
・ call for .
・ The situation calls for immediate and decisive intervention.
・ The report calls for substantial reforms across multiple sectors.
・ call for is to require or demand something.
call for

/ call for

・ The situation calls for immediate and decisive intervention.

/ The situation calls for immediate and decisive intervention.

・ The situation calls for immediate and decisive intervention.
・ The report calls for substantial reforms across multiple sectors.

/ The report calls for substantial reforms across multiple sectors.

・ The report calls for substantial reforms across multiple sectors.

B49 . call in .
・ call in .
・ They called in a specialist to evaluate the complex structural damage.
・ The committee called in external auditors for an impartial assessment.
・ call in is to request help or summon someone.
call in

/ call in

・ They called in a specialist to evaluate the complex structural damage.

/ They called in a specialist to evaluate the complex structural damage.

・ They called in a specialist to evaluate the complex structural damage.
・ The committee called in external auditors for an impartial assessment.

/ The committee called in external auditors for an impartial assessment.

・ The committee called in external auditors for an impartial assessment.

B50 . call in on .
・ call in on .
・ She called in on her mentor during a short visit to the institute.
・ He called in on the research team to observe their groundbreaking experiment.
・ call in on is to visit someone briefly.
call in on

/ call in on

・ She called in on her mentor during a short visit to the institute.

/ She called in on her mentor during a short visit to the institute.

・ She called in on her mentor during a short visit to the institute.
・ He called in on the research team to observe their groundbreaking experiment.

/ He called in on the research team to observe their groundbreaking experiment.

・ He called in on the research team to observe their groundbreaking experiment.