| deal with |
To handle, take care of (problem, situation) |
Catherine is not good at dealing with stress. |
| die down |
To calm down, become less strong |
After the storm died down, we went outside to see the damage it had caused. |
| Die out |
become out of use or existence |
He thought that the custom had died out a long time ago. |
| Do away with |
To put an end to something or to eliminate something |
If you want to live in peace, you have to do away with the superstitions and judgements. |
| Do for |
serve the purpose |
This book will do for the SSC examination. |
| Do with |
(have done with) have no relation |
I have done with him because of his dishonesty. |
| do without |
To manage without |
She didn't get a salary this month, so she'll have to do without extra treats. |
| Done for, do in |
ruined |
He appears to be done for since he lost heavily in gambling. |
| drag on |
To last longer than expected |
The suspect's trial dragged on longer than we had expected! |
| Draw on or upon |
to get money from |
He was able to draw on vast reserves of talent. |
| draw up |
To write (contract, agreement, document) |
They drew up a contract and had me sign it. |
| dress up |
wear elegant clothes |
Their wedding gave us a chance to dress up and get out of the house. |
| drop in |
To visit, usually on the way somewhere |
Why don't you drop in to see us on your way home? |
| drop off |
To deliver someone or something |
I'll drop off the papers later today. |
| drop out |
To leave school without finishing |
Zack dropped out of college and joined the army. |
