Phrases & Expressions

To show that something is true or correct.

• The results bear out our theory.
• Witnesses bore out his story.

To leave a place or situation suddenly and quickly, often in panic.

• When the alarm sounded, everyone bugged out.
• They decided to bug out before the storm hit.

To move something from one period, place, or situation to another.

• Unused holidays can be carried over to next year.
• You can carry over up to five days of leave into next year.

To complete a plan or task successfully, even when it is difficult.

• We need to carry this plan through to the end.
• It's a good idea, but can we carry it through?

To go directly across an area, making the journey shorter.

• We cut across the field to save time.
• The children cut across the park on their way to school.

To lower something, like curtains or a flag.

• Please draw down the blinds.
• She drew down the blinds to keep the sun out.

To use up or reduce a supply of something, especially money or time.

• Costs ate into the profits.
• Meetings eat into my time.

To continue fighting or trying hard despite difficulties.

• The team fought on even though they were losing.
• He vowed to fight on until justice was done.

To remove unwanted parts using a filter or careful selection.

• This software filters out spam emails.
• The mask filters out harmful particles.

To fail completely, especially by going bankrupt.

• Many small businesses went under during the recession.
• If they can't pay their debts, the company will go under.