DO WITHOUT sth.

 

I don’t think we can do without the machine.

 

Pasar sin; prescindir de.

 

DO AWAY WITH

Abolish

 

Suprimir, eliminar, acabar con.

 

eg.: We should do away with monarchy. They’re all useless and expensive.

 

 

TO COME THROUGH something

Sobrevivir o recuperarse de una situación delicada o enfermedad.

To survive or to recover from a serious illness or situation.

Ex.: Bill came through his operation as cheerful as ever.

TO WEAR OFF

Algo, como por ejemplo una dolencia, va remitiendo gradualmente.

To disappear gradually until it no longer exists or has any effect.

The doctor told me that the effect of the medicine would wear off soon.

TO TAKE SOMEONE IN

Expresión usada para decir que alguien o uno mismo ha sido engañado. También cuando alguien intenta engañar a otro.

To deceive or trick someone.

Ex.: A man visited yesterday selling books. I let him come in and I was completely taken in.