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101rig somebody out (in something) — ˌrig sb/sth/yourselfˈout (in/with sth) derived often passive (old fashioned) to provide sb/sth with a particular kind of clothes or equipment • I was accepted for the job and rigged out in a uniform. • The van w …
102rig somebody out (with something) — ˌrig sb/sth/yourselfˈout (in/with sth) derived often passive (old fashioned) to provide sb/sth with a particular kind of clothes or equipment • I was accepted for the job and rigged out in a uniform. • The van w …
103rule somebody out of something — ˌrule sb ˈout of sth derived usually passive (in sport) to state that a player, runner, etc. will not be able to take part in a sporting event; to prevent a player from taking part • He has been ruled out of the match with a knee injury.… …
104scare somebody into doing something — ˈscare sb into doing sth derived to frighten sb in order to make them do sth • Local businesses were scared into paying protection money. Main entry: ↑scarederived …
105set somebody apart from something — ˌset sb/sth aˈpart (from sb/sth) derived to make sb/sth different from or better than others • Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists. Main entry: ↑setderived …
106set somebody off (doing something) — ˌset sb ˈoff (doing sth) derived to make sb start doing sth such as laughing, crying or talking Main entry: ↑setderived …
107shame somebody into doing something — ˈshame sb into doing sth derived to persuade sb to do sth by making them feel ashamed not to do it • She shamed her father into promising more help. Main entry: ↑shamederived …
108shut somebody off from something — ˌshut sb/sth ˈoff from sth derived to separate sb/sth from sth • Bosnia is shut off from the Adriatic by the mountains. Main entry: ↑shutderived …
110shut somebody up in something — ˌshut sb/sth ˈup (in sth) derived to keep sb/sth in a place and prevent them from going anywhere Main entry: ↑shutderived …