to look down on: to feel superior to, to think of someone as less important Examples of TO LOOK DOWN ON People who are in positions of power should be careful not to look down on those who work for them. A lot of people look down on us because we’re homeless,” she says.

to make out: to read or see clearly; to prepare a legal document, such as a will, a check, Examples of TO MAKE OUT The letter was so poorly handwritten that I couldn’t make out many of the words. Harold, please make the check out to Acme Piano Company.

to slow down: to go, or cause to go, more slowly Examples of TO SLOW DOWN – Your best approach is to slow down and allow yourself extra time for everything.– You’re eating too fast to digest your food well. Slow down!

to call off: to cancel Examples of CALL OFF We’re going to call off the rescue mission because the weather is too bad. Henry couldn’t convince them to call off the attack, even though he knew it was a bad idea.

to work out: to exercise; to develop, to devise (a plan) Examples of TO WORK OUT She home-schools her 15-year-old son, runs errands, cleans house, takes care of her family, works out at the fitness center and tries to sleep. Eventually we worked out a plan so that he could return to work.

to give birth to: to bear a human being or animal Examples of TO GIVE BIRTH TO His wife, Olivia, had given birth to their second son two days before the crash. His reliable nanny goat, Honeybear, had given birth to five baby goats, or kids.