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speak\ for — v 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. At the meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The other girls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make a request for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred… … Словарь американских идиом
bring oneself to do smth — (from Idioms in Speech) to get oneself to do something, to make oneself do something I could not bring myself to tell him that I had not seen Jean for the past four days. (A. Cronin) With a considerable effort, he brought himself to look the… … Idioms and examples
lay\ down — v 1. To let (smth) be taken; give up or surrender (smth). The general told the troops to lay down their arms. He was willing to lay down his life for his country. Compare: give up 2. To ask people to follow; tell someone to obey; make (a rule or… … Словарь американских идиом
put\ in — v 1. To add to what has been said; say (smth) in addition to what others say. While the boys were discussing the car accident, Ben put in that the road was icy. My father put in a word for me and I got the job. 2. To buy and keep in a store to… … Словарь американских идиом

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