to happen to do sth

  • 51provide against sth — UK US provide against sth Phrasal Verb with provide({{}}/prəʊˈvaɪd/ US  /prəˈvaɪd/ verb [T] FORMAL ► to make plans in order to deal with something unpleasant that may happen: »During the 12 month period in question, the consultancy firm either… …

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  • 52push for sth — UK US push for sth Phrasal Verb with push({{}}/pʊʃ/ verb ► to demand something repeatedly, or to take strong action to try to make it happen: »Business leaders are pushing for a change in tax laws …

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  • 53put sth back — UK US put sth back Phrasal Verb with put({{}}/pʊt/ verb (putting, put, put) ► to return something to where it belongs: »I phoned pointing out that there had been no mistake on my account and demanded that the money be put back. »Money spent on… …

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  • 54put sth into action — ► to begin working to make an idea or a plan happen or be successful: »We need to put these plans into action in measurable ways, so that employees regain a sense of control over their lives. Main Entry: ↑action …

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  • 55run a risk of doing sth — run a/the risk of doing sth ► to be in a situation in which there is the possibility that something bad might happen: »A company without good customer service runs the risk of losing its customers good will. Main Entry: ↑run …

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  • 56run a/the risk of doing sth — ► to be in a situation in which there is the possibility that something bad might happen: »A company without good customer service runs the risk of losing its customers good will. Main Entry: ↑run …

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  • 57run the risk of doing sth — run a/the risk of doing sth ► to be in a situation in which there is the possibility that something bad might happen: »A company without good customer service runs the risk of losing its customers good will. Main Entry: ↑run …

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  • 58rush sth through — UK US rush sth through Phrasal Verb with rush({{}}/rʌʃ/ verb ► to cause something to happen or be produced too quickly: »The bill was rushed through parliament …

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  • 59sb's money is on sb/sth — ► used to say that someone strongly believes that a particular thing is likely to happen or a particular person is likely to be the one to do something: »My money is on the bond markets getting it right. Main Entry: ↑money …

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  • 60sb's money is on sth — sb s money is on sb/sth ► used to say that someone strongly believes that a particular thing is likely to happen or a particular person is likely to be the one to do something: »My money is on the bond markets getting it right. Main Entry: ↑money …

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