to draw up: to create by drawing, such as a map; to prepare documents or legal papers Examples of TO DRAW UP Draw up the plan with defined timelines to ensure you avoid derailment early on. Draw up a simple monthly balance sheet showing your regular income and expenses.

to stand a chance: to have the possibility of accomplishing something Examples of TO STAND A CHANCE With coast guard teams using the Stiletto, smugglers seem not to stand a chance. Poor little child doesn’t stand a chance at a good life, being with such losers.

to cross out: to cancel by marking with a horizontal lines Examples of TO CROSS OUT I want to cross out this line from the contract; I don’t agree to it. She crossed out the items from her shopping list as she put them into her cart.

to leave open: to delay making a decision on. Examples: So, mark the date, get your list together, and make sure to leave the date open. While he tries to leave open spaces in his schedule, sometimes they get filled.

to throw the book at: to punish with full penalty, to be harsh on Examples of TO THROW THE BOOK AT The judge threatened to throw the book at me if I didn’t stop insulting the police officer. Because the criminal was a repeat offender, the judge threw the book at him with heavy fines…

to believe in: to accept as true, have faith in Examples of TO BELIEVE IN If you believe God’s grace touches you, then you have to believe in forgiveness. I do not believe in any religion, nor was I speaking in defense of any religion.