find sth on sb
31call sth up — UK US call sth up Phrasal Verb with call({{}}/kɔːl/ verb ► IT to find and show information on a computer screen: »Airplane mechanics use laptops and a wireless network that can instantly call up repair manuals, parts lists, airplane records, etc …
32check in sth — UK US check in/check into sth Phrasal Verb with check({{}}/tʃek/ verb ► TRANSPORT to go to a desk at an airport, port, etc., or a hotel and say that you have arrived: »Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight. »Please… …
33check in/check into sth — UK US check in/check into sth Phrasal Verb with check({{}}/tʃek/ verb ► TRANSPORT to go to a desk at an airport, port, etc., or a hotel and say that you have arrived: »Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight. »Please… …
34check into sth — UK US check in/check into sth Phrasal Verb with check({{}}/tʃek/ verb ► TRANSPORT to go to a desk at an airport, port, etc., or a hotel and say that you have arrived: »Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight. »Please… …
35follow sth up — UK US follow sth up Phrasal Verb with follow({{}}/ˈfɒləʊ/ verb ► to find out more about something, or take further action connected with it: »Industry officials say they hope the meeting will be followed up by concrete actions to remove trade and …
36get your hands on sb/sth — ► INFORMAL to find or get someone or something you want: »She would have to wait days for funds to clear before she could get her hands on the money. Main Entry: ↑hand …
37get your hands on sth — get your hands on sb/sth ► INFORMAL to find or get someone or something you want: »She would have to wait days for funds to clear before she could get her hands on the money. Main Entry: ↑hand …
38hold sth in check — hold/keep sth in check ► to put a limit on something so that it does not increase or become worse: »We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check. Main Entry: ↑check …
39hold/keep sth in check — ► to put a limit on something so that it does not increase or become worse: »We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check. Main Entry: ↑check …
40keep sth in check — hold/keep sth in check ► to put a limit on something so that it does not increase or become worse: »We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check. Main Entry: ↑check …
