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(the) going rate (for something) — the ˌgoing ˈrate (for sth) idiom the usual amount of money paid for goods or services at a particular time • They pay slightly more than the going rate. Main entry: ↑goingidiom … Useful english dictionary
make a case for something — make a case for (something) to explain why something should be done. Everything seems to be going pretty well, and she has yet to make a case for change. Usage notes: also used in the form make a case that to explain that something is true: It is … New idioms dictionary
someone can whistle for something — informal phrase used for saying a little rudely that you are not going to give someone what they have asked for Thesaurus: ways of saying nosynonym Main entry: whistle … Useful english dictionary
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go all out to do for something — go all out (to do something/for something) phrase to try as hard as you can to achieve something UK based companies are going all out to secure overseas contracts. We’re going all out for a big win in Saturday’s game. Thesaurus: to try hard to… … Useful english dictionary
be in for something — informal phrase to be going to experience something, especially something unpleasant It looks as if we’re in for some stormy weather. If he’s expecting everyone to support him, he’s in for a shock. be in for it (=be likely to be punished): When… … Useful english dictionary
be in for something — informal to be going to experience something, especially something unpleasant It looks as if we re in for some stormy weather. If he s expecting everyone to support him, he s in for a shock. be in for it (= be likely to be punished): When Mum… … English dictionary
answer for something — answer for (something) to admit responsibility for causing a problem or situation. He may not go to jail, but someday he is going to have to answer for what he did before God. If you mix art and politics critics get upset and you have to answer… … New idioms dictionary
stump up something (for something) — ˌstump ˈup (for sth) | ˌstump ˈup sth (for sth) derived (BrE, informal) to pay money for sth Syn: ↑cough up • We were asked to stump up for the repairs … Useful english dictionary
splash something out (for something) — ˌsplash ˈout (on sth) | ˌsplash sthˈout (on/for sth) derived (BrE, informal) to spend a lot of money on sth • We re going to splash out and buy a new car. • … Useful english dictionary
