to look over: to examine, to inspect closely (also: to go over, to read over,to check over) Examples of LOOK OVER The supervisor scheduled a meeting to look over her report. The doctor needed to look over the file in detail, before he could reach a correct diagnosis.

to take on: to employ, to hire; to accept responsibility for, to undertake Examples of TO TAKE ON That factory is taking a lot of new employees on for its new production line. Would you be willing to take on the task of organizing the next company picnic?

to keep out: not to enter, not allow to enter Examples of TO KEEP OUT She ignored the sign saying to keep out of the spooky warehouse and it didn’t end well. I’ve told you to keep the dog out of the house.

to wear out: to use something until it has no value or worth anymore, tomake useless through wear Examples of TO WEAR OUT I was the first one to leave the party, because I didn’t want to wear out my welcome. I had to have my shoes fixed; the hike caused me to wear out…

a lost cause: a hopeless case, a person or situation having no hope of positivechange. Examples of A LOST CAUSE Repeat these steps as necessary to remove the stain, but it may be a lost cause. Even this late in the game, the search for the black boxes is not a lost cause.

by oneself: alone, without assistance Examples of BY ONESELF He drove four hours to Los Angeles, by himself, for the audition. Frustrated with her useless team, Carol finished the project by herself.