to get lost: to become lost; to go away in order not to bother Examples of TO GET LOST It turned out to be an even better thing as I got lost on my way to the airport. So I told him to get lost, and that we could raise the baby separately.

butter up: be nice to, suck up to Examples of BUTTER UP – Butter him up before you ask to borrow his car.– So I’m trying to butter up those officials so we do get a call once in a while.

to take pains: to work carefully and conscientiously Examples of TO TAKE PAINS She takes pains to do everything well; she’s our best employee. She takes pains to conceal his true identity from her villagers and even her husband.

to give off: to release, to produce, to release Examples of TO GIVE OFF When water boils, it gives off stream. The flowers in this garden give off a strange odor.

to make clear: to clarify, to explain Examples of TO MAKE CLEAR I want to make clear to you that we won’t start construction until we’re paid in full. You need to make clear to your customers that they’ll regret not buying the extended warranty.

to keep time: to operate accurately (for watches and clocks) Examples of TO KEEP TIME The clock keeps quite good time. The old clock keeps perfect time; it’s never fast or slow.