to make use of sth
11make inroads into something — make inroads into/in/on/something phrase to take or use a large part of something European cars have started to make inroads into the Japanese market. All these repair bills are making huge inroads into my savings. Thesaurus: to use all or a lot… …
12make inroads on something — make inroads into/in/on/something phrase to take or use a large part of something European cars have started to make inroads into the Japanese market. All these repair bills are making huge inroads into my savings. Thesaurus: to use all or a lot… …
13make capital (out) of something — make capital (out) of sth idiom to use a situation for your own advantage • The opposition parties are making political capital out of the government s problems. Main entry: ↑capitalidiom …
14make hard work of something — make hard ˈwork of sth idiom to use more time or energy on a task than is necessary Main entry: ↑hardidiom …
15use — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 using; being used ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, extensive, great, heavy, liberal ▪ full, maximum ▪ He made …
16ˈmake sth ˌof sb/sth — phrasal verb 1) to understand someone or the meaning of something in a particular way I don t know what to make of our new teacher.[/ex] What do you make of this news?[/ex] 2) make the best of sth to try to get a good result despite a bad… …
17use something up — consume or expend the whole of something the money was soon used up ■ find a purpose for something that is left over I might use up all my odd scraps of wool to make a scarf ■ be used up informal (of a person) be worn out, esp. with overwork she… …
18call on sth — UK US call on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with call({{}}/kɔːl/ verb ► to make use of something, especially a quality: »Companies across the country have called on her expertise in designing marketing programs …
19call on/upon sth — UK US call on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with call({{}}/kɔːl/ verb ► to make use of something, especially a quality: »Companies across the country have called on her expertise in designing marketing programs …
20call upon sth — UK US call on/upon sth Phrasal Verb with call({{}}/kɔːl/ verb ► to make use of something, especially a quality: »Companies across the country have called on her expertise in designing marketing programs …
