to rule out
to rule out: to refuse to consider, to prohibit
Examples of TO RULE OUT
- Despite the man’s condition, he could not be ruled out as a suspect, Akers said.
- The price of half-decent tomatoes at this time of year rules that one out.
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to hear from
to hear from: to receive news or information fromTo hear from is used for receiving a letter, telephone call, etc., from a personor organization. Examples of TO HEAR FROM I hope to hear from you next week, when you’re back in town. If you don’t honor the contract, you’re going to hear from my lawyer!
to hold out
to hold out: to endure, to be sufficient; to survive by resisting; to persist in one’s efforts Examples of TO HOLD OUT If our supply of food and water holds out, we plan to camp here for another week. However, whenever it gives out, we’ll have to leave. That nation’s troops cannot hold out much…
to be used to
to be used to: be accustomed to Examples of TO BE USED TO He is used to taking snaps under center and is accustomed to a pro-style offense. I am used to using one hand to punch in names and send e-mails and text messages.
to wear off
to wear off: to disappear gradually Examples of TO WEAR OFF Thankfully, most of the initial feelings of awkwardness wear off fairly quickly. It will wear off as we get older.
in touch
in touch: having contact Examples of IN TOUCH He likes that his former players keep in touch and come back for alumni weekend. We have remained in touch throughout the years, through sad and happy occasions.
to give in
to give in: to surrender, to stop resisting Examples of TO GIVE IN Completely surrounded by our soldiers, the enemy finally gave in. Management gave in to the strikers’ demands and agreed to a shortened work week.