by far
Meaning: to a great extent—the difference between two or more things is substantial.
Example: She is by far the most talented singer in the competition. Read more ➺
Phrasal Verbs
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done in
Meaning: be too tired to do any more.
Example: He was done in after working the night shift. Read more ➺
wane
Meaning: a period of decline or reduction
Example: With his health on the wane, the coal worker had to take better care of himself. Read more ➺
run across
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read more ➺
on board
Meaning: be physically on a plane, ship, vehicle, train, or rocket
Example: Let's get Phoebe on board for the Madison project. After all, it is her area of expertise. Read more ➺
on/to hand
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read more ➺
call on
Meaning: use courage, reserve, nerve or strength to achieve something
Example: He had to call on all his strength to get to the finals. Read more ➺
turn aside
Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere
Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read more ➺
get rid of
Meaning: to remove something or someone
Example: He finally got rid of the door to door salesman, by saying he had to go out. Read more ➺
come across
Meaning: to meet someone
Example: The men had never come across a failure and hence did not know how to deal with it. Read more ➺
