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account for somebody — … Useful english dictionary
settle a score account (with somebody) — settle a ˈscore/an acˈcount (with sb) | settle an old ˈscore idiom to hurt or punish sb who has harmed or cheated you in the past • ‘Who would do such a thing?’ ‘Maybe someone with an old score to settle.’ Main entry: ↑settleidiom … Useful english dictionary
settle a an account (with somebody) — settle a ˈscore/an acˈcount (with sb) | settle an old ˈscore idiom to hurt or punish sb who has harmed or cheated you in the past • ‘Who would do such a thing?’ ‘Maybe someone with an old score to settle.’ Main entry: ↑settleidiom … Useful english dictionary
account — ac|count1 W1S2 [əˈkaunt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(description)¦ 2¦(at a bank)¦ 3 take account of something 4 on account of something 5 accounts 6 on account 7¦(with a shop/company)¦ 8¦(bill)¦ 9¦(arrangement to sell goods)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
account for — verb 1. be the reason or explanation for (Freq. 24) The recession accounts for the slow retail business • Hypernyms: ↑be • Verb Frames: Something s something 2. give reasons for (Freq. 6) … Useful english dictionary
account for something to somebody — acˈcount for sth (to sb) derived to give a record of how the money in your care has been spent • We have to account for every penny we spend on business trips. Main entry: ↑accountderived … Useful english dictionary
take into account — verb allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something (Freq. 12) I allow for this possibility The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash • Syn: ↑allow • Derivationally related forms: ↑allowable … Useful english dictionary
take account — verb be fully aware of; realize fully (Freq. 2) Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter? • Syn: ↑appreciate • Derivationally related forms: ↑appreciator (for: ↑appreciate) … Useful english dictionary
on somebody's account — on sb s account idiom because of what you think sb wants • Please don t change your plans on my account. Main entry: ↑accountidiom … Useful english dictionary
put yourself out (for somebody) — ˌput yourself ˈout (for sb) derived (informal) to make a special effort to do sth for sb • Please don t put yourself out on my account. Main entry: ↑putderived … Useful english dictionary
