- to cause smth
- причинять что-либо
Большой англо-русский учебный словарь сочетаемости. Кауль М.Р., Хидекель С.С. 2010.
to cause smth
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bring smth on — cause to develop rapidly I don t know what brought on his anger but you should avoid him until he calms down … Idioms and examples
start\ smth — v. phr. informal To make trouble; cause a quarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likes to play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: make smth of … Словарь американских идиом
do\ someone\ out\ of\ smth — v informal To cause to lose by trickery or cheating. The clerk in the store did me out of $2.00 by overcharging me … Словарь американских идиом
have smth up one's sleeve — something kept secretly ready for the right time I m not too worried about the meeting as I have something up my sleeve if they try to cause any more problems … Idioms and examples
play on — (smth) cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night … Idioms and examples
play upon — (smth) cause an effect on, influence They played on his feelings of loneliness to get him to come and buy them dinner every night … Idioms and examples
stir\ up — v 1. To bring (smth) into being, often by great exertion or activity; cause. It was a quiet afternoon, and John tried to stir up some excitement. Bob stirred up a fight between Tom and Bill. Compare: whip up(2) 2. To cause (someone) to act;… … Словарь американских идиом
break\ down — v (stress on down ) 1. To smash or hit (smth) so that it falls; cause to fall by force. The firemen broke down the door. 2. To reduce or destroy the strength or effect of; weaken; win over. By helpful kindness the teacher broke down the new boy s … Словарь американских идиом
make\ certain — v. phr. To see about something yourself; look at to be sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report… … Словарь американских идиом
make\ sure — v. phr. To see about something yourself; look at to be sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report… … Словарь американских идиом
