right away: very soon; immediately (also: at once) Examples of RIGHT AWAY I need sixty dollars right away, or they’ll turn off my phone. Clean this mess up right away!

to catch up: to work with the purpose of fulfilling a requirement or beingequal to others Examples of TO CATCH UP They still fall behind, only now they lack the energy or enthusiasm to catch up. If pupils fall behind, a second teacher can be sent in to help them to catch up.

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.

to be bound to: to be certain to, to be sure to Examples of TO BE BOUND TO “You’re bound to love this hit musical!” read the ad. Let me write down the shopping list; I’m bound to forget something.

to take up with: to consult someone about an important matter Examples of TO TAKE UP WITH If you don’t like it, take it up with your Congress member, and your conscience. Take this up with your manager, if you can’t help me.

to live it up: to spend money freely, to live luxuriously Examples of TO LIVE IT UP Jackson and Aiden saved up money for two years so that they could travel to Europe and live it up. After receiving a large inheritance from a rich aunt, I was able to live it up for years.