to part with something
101not touch something with a ten foot pole — verb a) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion. Serious actors of the world wouldnt touch the part with a ten foot pole. b) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach something or… …
102take something with a grain of salt — take something with a grain (or pinch) of salt regard something as exaggerated; believe only part of something take a stock tip with a grain of salt …
103play a part — 1. (with in) to be instrumental in, help in doing something 2. To act a theatrical role • • • Main Entry: ↑play * * * have/play/a part (in something) phrase to be involved in a particular situation or activity an …
104Man with a Movie Camera — For other uses, see Man with a Movie Camera (disambiguation). Man with a Movie Camera Original film poster Directed by Dziga Vertov …
105take something with a pinch (or grain) of salt — regard something as exaggerated; believe only part of something. → salt …
106go over something with a fine-tooth comb — go over (something) with a fine tooth comb to examine every part of something very carefully. My accountant is going over my tax return with a fine tooth comb. Usage notes: also used in the form fine toothed comb …
107enter into the spirit of something — enter/get/into the spirit of something phrase to take part in something with enthusiasm Everyone entered into the spirit of things by wearing costumes. Thesaurus: to take part, or to become involvedsynonym Main entry: spirit …
108get into the spirit of something — enter/get/into the spirit of something phrase to take part in something with enthusiasm Everyone entered into the spirit of things by wearing costumes. Thesaurus: to take part, or to become involvedsynonym Main entry: spirit …
109out of step with — out of step (with (something)) 1. not having the same ideas or beliefs as a group you are part of. The governor s remarks show she is seriously out of step with voters. 2. not aware of something. Many parents are surprisingly out of step with the …
110(the) better part of — the better part of (something) more than half of something. We waited for the better part of an hour, then called again. Usage notes: usually used with periods of time, as in the example …
