To rope in somebody (or rope somebody in) means to persuade them to do something to help you – especially when it is something they might not want to do. Examples of use: 1. I need to sweep up the leaves in the garden so I’ll rope in the children to help. 2. Let’s rope [...]
To write off a vehicle is to damage it so badly that it cannot be repaired. A write-off (noun) is a vehicle that is so badly damaged it cannot be repaired. Examples of use: 1. I crashed my car at the weekend and it's a write-off. 2. If he continues to drive that fast he'll [...]
To be tied up (informal) is to be so busy that you are unable to do anything else. Examples of use: 1. I'm sorry, I'm tied up with meetings all day so I won't be able to meet you for lunch later. 2. Mr Jones is tied up all this week. Please make an appointment [...]
If you fork out for something you pay for something, or give money to someone. Fork out is used especially if you don’t really want to pay for something. Examples of use: 1. I’ve just had to fork out £500 for a new television because my old one stopped working. 2. I’ll have to be [...]
To thaw out something (or thaw something out) is to warm it up so it is not frozen any more. Examples of use: I must remember to take the bread out of the freezer so it can thaw out before lunch. Don’t forget to thaw the turkey out before you put it in the oven! [...]
Belt up! is an informal British and Australian English way of telling someone to be quiet – usually said in anger. Example of use: Belt up! I’m trying to study! Image of belt by ingermaaike2
If you jump at something you enthusiastically accept the opportunity to do or have something. Examples of use: She jumped at the chance to go on a business trip to Australia. I would jump at the opportunity to play the leading role in that new musical. Image of jumping dog by mylerdude
