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to accept something as it appears to be rather than studying it more closely idiom start learning
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take something at face value I took the offer at face value. I didn't think they might be trying to trick me.
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synonym saying that something is improvised idiom start learning
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The WristWhirl prototype is literally duct-taped together.
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similar to other things of the same type, especially in a way that shows little imagination start learning
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There are no cookie-cutter contracts.
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to choose not to be in a position of responsibility in an activity idiom start learning
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Due diligence took a back seat.
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to draw gradually to a close start learning
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as the party wound down, the couple hopped in their rented car and headed back to the hotel
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to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed start learning
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The traffic was creeping along at a snail's pace.
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to slowly increase the value or amount start learning
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Over the last year, the rate of inflation has crept up to almost seven percent.
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to begin a rapid decline or deterioration idiom start learning
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Michael's career hit the skids.
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relating to sideways movement start learning
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The bird spread its wings for lateral stability.
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to support or improve something that is likely to fail start learning
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The new public relations manager has the difficult task of shoring up the company's troubled image.
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a low point in a regular series of high and low points start learning
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The economy is in a trough right now.
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decorative or complicated start learning
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I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.
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collocation start learning
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We've all made mistakes, but it's important to own up to them and learn from what happened.
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to do more or better than would usually be expected of someone start learning
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go above and beyond (something) We have a very dedicated team of people who go above and beyond what is required.
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for short periods but not regularly over a long period of time start learning
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He worked off and on as a bicycle messenger, but he never found permanent work.
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great problems or troubles start learning
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The country has been beset by economic woes for the past few years.
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to give an opinion or enter a discussion or argument start learning
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The senator weighed in with a blistering attack on welfare cheats.
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not able to decide something start learning
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be on the fence with something Many consumers are still on the fence, waiting for a less expensive computer to come along.
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As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats.
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someone who can do many different jobs start learning
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An artist with the right technology can become a jack-of-all-trades.
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someone who is not an expert in anything start learning
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to give someone all the latest information about something start learning
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bring someone up to speed I guess I should bring you up to speed on what's happened since I came to see you yesterday.
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to reach a performance at a desirable level start learning
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It took me a while to get up to speed after the flu.
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to trap or involve someone in something troubling, such as an issue, problem, or scandal start learning
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ensnare (someone) in (something) They wanted to make a formal complaint about their doctor, but ended up ensnared in the complexities of the legal system.
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to consider or judge something in a particular way start learning
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Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer.
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strongly felt and sincere start learning
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heartfelt apology Please accept my heartfelt thanks.
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