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1. to break into sth
= to enter a building or open a vehicle by force (i.e. not using a key to open the door). Typically it describes what burglars or robbers might do, but it might be possible that you hire a professional to open your door because you have lost your key.
Thieves broke into the elderly couple's home early in the morning.
We had our brand new Porsche broken into two weeks ago.
As I had left the keys to the car inside the car, I had to break into it by smashing the window.
2. to take sth in
= to make a piece of clothing, like a dress or pants, narrower (i.e. smaller in size), by changing the position of the stitching (where the material is sewn together).
As Sally lost 12kg on her diet, she took her dress to the tailor's to get it taken in.
3. to pull sth apart
= to separate something into pieces by pulling different parts of it in different directions
Synonyms: to disassemble sth, to take sth apart, to dismantle sth
The bookshelf is so large we may have to pull it apart so that it can fit in the lift.
4. to build up (sth)
= to increase in quantity, to create or develop sth, to become greater or more powerful
Before applying for the big role, you may need to build up experience at lesser known companies.
Tension in the region is starting to build up with the deployment of more troops at the border.
5. to come out
= to refer to a product (like a book, a movie, a new video game console etc.) becomes available for people to buy or see
Synonyms: to publish a book, to launch a product, to release a product,
I'm so excited that the new Blackpink album is coming out tomorrow.
The new iPhone 12 came out yesterday.
6. to cut in
= to interrupt someone when they are speaking by saying something yourself
Synonyms: to interrupt sb, to butt in (inf),
David and Sue were deep in conversation when Sebastian cut in unexpectedly.
7. to get away
= to go somewhere on holiday, often because you are in need of rest
Synonyms: to interrupt sb, to butt in (inf),
I've been working for months on end and I would really love to just get away somewhere like a tropical island.
8. to turn in
= to go to bed. It is a little old-fashioned nowadays.
I don't think I can keep my eyes open any longer. I think I'll turn in now.
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