do something with somebody

do something with somebody
ˈdo sth with sb/sth derived
(used in negative sentences and questions with what)

I don't know what to do with

(= how to use)

all the food that's left over.

What have you done with

(= where have you put)

my umbrella?

What have you been doing with yourselves

(= how have you been passing the time)

?

Main entry:doderived

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  • square something with somebody — ˈsquare sth with sb derived to ask permission or check with sb that they approve of what you want to do • I think I ll be able to come, but I ll square it with my parents first. Main entry: ↑squarederived …   Useful english dictionary

  • match something with somebody — ˈmatch sb/sth against/with sb/sth derived to arrange for sb to compete in a game or competition against sb else • We are matched against last year s champions in the first round. Main entry: ↑matchderived …   Useful english dictionary

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  • something doesn't wash (with somebody) — sth won t/doesn t ˈwash (with sb) idiom used to say that sb s explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/sb else will not accept it • That excuse simply won t wash with me. Main entry: ↑washidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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  • slam something into somebody — ˌslam ˈinto/aˈgainst sb/sth | ˌslam sth ˈinto/aˈgainst sb/sth derived to crash into sth with a lot of force; to make sth crash into sth with a lot of force • The car skidded and slammed into a tree. • The force of the explosion slammed me against …   Useful english dictionary

  • slam something against somebody — ˌslam ˈinto/aˈgainst sb/sth | ˌslam sth ˈinto/aˈgainst sb/sth derived to crash into sth with a lot of force; to make sth crash into sth with a lot of force • The car skidded and slammed into a tree. • The force of the explosion slammed me against …   Useful english dictionary

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