zero in (on)

zero in (on somebody/something)

Definition: to aim at somebody/something

Example: The artillery zeroed in on several enemy positions.

Usage note: military phrasal verb

zero in (on somebody/something)

Definition: to concentrate on somebody/something

Example: It's high time we zeroed in (on the really important issues).

Usage note: informal phrasal verb

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issue from

issue from something

Definition: to come from something in a stream

Examples: Blood was issuing from his wound. ○ From the chimney issued a column of smoke.

Usage note: formal phrasal verb

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linger on

linger on

Definitions: 1. to continue to live, although very weak or ill 2. to remain

Examples: 1. The injured driver lingered on for a week. 2. Sarah had gone but the smell of her perfume lingered on.

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weigh down

weigh somebody/something down

Definition: to make somebody/something bend

Examples: 'Look at that poor husband. All the luggage is weighing him down.' ○ The branches were weighed down with ripe fruit.

weigh somebody down

Definition: to make somebody depressed

Example: She looks weighed down by the responsibilities of her new position.

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marry in/into

marry in/into something

Definition: to become part of a family or group by marrying one of its members

Examples: He wasn't born into the aristocracy but married in. ○ She married into the royal family.

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