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 go up: to increase (also: to drive up); to be constructed, to be erected Examples of TO GO UP As a matter of fact, that’s more often the case than when earnings are going up. Not because rates are going up, but because they were under-insured in the past.

to be in charge of: to manage, to have responsibility for Examples of TO BE IN CHARGE OF I can’t wait to be in charge of a big corporation. Veronica was in charge of handling scheduling while Frank’s regular secretary was on leave.

to put away: to remove from slight, to put in the proper place Examples of PUT AWAY The kid refused to put away his toys and so he didn’t get his allowance. He wanted to put away the leftovers right away, so they wouldn’t spoil.

for once: this one time, for only one time Examples of FOR ONCE For once they were the stars, not just a sideshow in the track-and-field circus. For once I agree that the brilliant Shaw talks his way into a theatrical morass.

to cut corners: to economize, to save money Examples of TO CUT CORNERS Most students live on limited budgets and have to cut corners whenever possible. The Livingstons have nine children, so it is essential that they cut corners at all times.